Seven basketball players and three football players had been ruled ineligible for having received credit for extension courses they never took, some at a college they weren't even aware of. The unraveling can be traced to an NMSU football game last Oct. 15 in which a handful of the school's basketball players got into a brawl with students from rival New Mexico. BYU coach Steve Cleveland looks on from the sideline of the BYU-Utah game at the Marriott Center in Provo. With few exceptions, the top 50 players listed below all have 1 thing in common. Late in the 2nd half I remember thinking Brown was going to rally the Lobos, but then his shot wouldnt fall very unusual for him. A down year for UCONN now with five losses on the season . Daniel Headdings, the Wasilla, Alaska, guard who spent the past two seasons with UNM, will be playing next season for Pima Community College in Tucson. KU coach Bill Self wrote on Twitter: Gethro Muscadin passed away late last night. TV broadcast information will be announced soon. You will now be able to customize your experience on our website. Lobo played college basketball at the University of Connecticut, where she was a member of the team that won the 1995 national championship, going 350 on the season in the process. The chance to link up with the current generation of Lobo basketball was also important for the alumni. SHARE Why this former BYU coach is dumbfounded by Cougars' lack of success in league tourney. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Show More Show Less 2 of 4. With the dynamic PBA and scouting and improvement programs, the National Team is reviving past success. It's a stretch with Thomas I know, but he did move Albuquerque in high school and play for AHS his senior year. 3) Kenny Thomas PF 96-99 4) Danny Granger SF 04-05 He died in Wichita, according to his AAU coach. The next season she was traded to the Connecticut Sun, where she retired in 2003. Morris Udeze, a 6-foot-8, 245-pound center who played four seasons at Wichita State, including starting every game the past two seasons for the Shockers, announced Sunday he'll use his graduate transfer option to play his final season for Richard Pitino and the University of New Mexico. These guys are proud Lobos, and we want to make them proud.. After the (7 p.m.) game, he called me at 9:56 (p.m.). I didnt pick up, Self explained, because I didnt have my phone with me. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He was a 1rst Team JUCO AA as well when Whisenant signed him up for the Lobos. Swen did appear in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl in late January where he led Team American with 73 yards on the ground -- 49 alone on the game-winning drive -- on just eight attempts. Flipboard. For the fourth year in a row, TBT games will feature the Elam Ending, the end-of-game format adopted by the NBA All-Star game for the past two years that eliminates the game clock after a certain point and features teams playing to a Target Score. , Youngs height creates new debate for scouts at NFL, Grizzlies Morant to miss at least 2 games; NBA probes, Chase Elliott out of NASCAR indefinitely after tibia, Athlete dead in shipwreck left Pakistan to help disabled, Former UNM basketball player flees Ukraine, back to playing at the Pit, UNM Hospital wants to know publics feedback, Bile acids and gut microbes could potentially treat, Should we bring back the dodo? I don't believe there is a player from the last 60 years I haven't considered, but let me know if there is a glaring omission. Email addresses are used solely for verification and to speed the verification process for repeat questioners. Good job but I would rate Willie Long in the top 10. It was a win over a Utah State team that went on to win the Mountain West Tournament the following week and . Rebecca was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the United States on October 6, 1973. Terms of Service, Udeze and House Shine in Senior Night Win over Fresno State, Lobos Host Fresno State Tuesday on Senior Night, Buzzer-Beating Three Gives San Diego State 73-71 Win over the Lobos, The University of New Mexico Lobos License Plate, Lobo Radio Network Broadcasts Live via TuneIn Radio, UNM Institutional Spot: Unexpected on Purpose. She is charged with second-degree murder and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. I think our personal choices are determined, by large, by whom you were impressed with when they were playing if you were watching them perform. 2) Opinions of fans older than me who watched the players from the 1960s (my memory of the players starts in about 1970). Thanks for the feedback and reminding me of the particulars about Bernard Hardin. For the Lobos, he averaged 20.5 minutes a game. Former players have joined for [13] In 2002, she was traded to the Houston Comets in exchange for Houston's second-round selection (26th overall) in the 2002 WNBA draft. But yesterday the bands were playing in The Pit, with New Mexico's new athletic regime as host. Its a family out here in Lobo land., Im only used to a certain kind of culture, which is winning, especially here, said Kenny Thomas. Players of men's basketball at the University of New Mexico. Texas mom accused of leaving 3-year-old in car while shopping at Target. The Lobos forced 27 turnovers, outscored the Monarchs 32-16 in the paint and had 17 fast-break points to ODU's eight. Jeremy Kipness, Muscadins former coach at Aspire Academy in Louisville, where Muscadin played his senior season of high school, posted on his Twitter account, in part: Your infectious personality, the way you made people feel and that smile of yours will always stay with me., Added Self on Twitter, Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gethros loved ones. He attended KU and was born and raised in Chicago, as well as Lisle, Ill. Is KU a contender for a repeat NCAA basketball title? For now, the Lobos have six returning scholarship players in guards Jeremiah Francis, Javonte Johnson and Saquan Singleton; and three forwards in Emmanuel Kuac, Rod Brown and Valdir Manuel. I moved Phil Abney down from 36 to just outside the top 50. The Harwood Museum of Art's exhibition 'Outriders: Legacy of the Black Cowboy' explores this history through archival photographs and contemporary art. I recently came across the following link. 22-year-old Destiny McAfee is a former all-district basketball and volleyball player for the Lobos and graduated in 2019. Hospital CEO Kate Becker says 'we really want to hear from our community about what, In March 2020, Nob Hill mainstay Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro closed due to the, Currently, the Maxwell Museum is displaying 'Conversing with the Land: Native North American Baskets of. He could have received a maximum sentence of one to five years on each of the 21 counts, but Judge Philip Baiamonte deferred sentence for a year at the end of which all counts would be dropped. Choose your favorite sports and teams to follow to be able to see all of the content you want to enjoy first. Its all one family here. He led the state in scoring in high school and was a fierce rebounder on King's 1964 NIT runnerup squad. Their additional three locations remain open. Nov. 2Gethro Muscadin, the former University of New Mexico Lobo basketball player who had been hospitalized since being in a single-vehicle crash 10 months ago in Kansas, died Monday night. If Maluach does decide to return, he would be scholarship player No. Gone way too soon but never forgotten!, The vehicle according to the Kansas Highway Patrols crash log went off the road (Kansas Turnpike), rolled multiple times, and came to rest on the fence line.. Prior to going to Florida State, he had been Baylor's athletic director. Lobo's championship streak with the national team in 1977 included a basketball crown in the Pesta Sukan league in Genting Highlands, Malaysia, as well as the Southeast Asian Games men's title in . They discuss current events, sports and family life. This list may not reflect recent changes. If the Lobos' three-year probation had not expired, the Final Four would have been moved to another site. Per an earlier comment, I should move Marlow White and Greg Brown up a few notches, perhaps Kendall Williams and Willie Long as well. Muscadin initially chose Kansas over Memphis, Louisville, Kansas State, Minnesota and Texas Tech. He also does local television commercials and hosts tours. Posted : February 28, 2023 9:44 pm. John Bridgers, short but sturdy, was a defensive line coach for the 1958 Baltimore Colts that won the National Football League championship. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. Lobo coaches and players, including some who shared an apartment with Muscadin at Lobo Village until he left the team in December, shared their thoughts on the passing if their friend n social media accounts, posting photos and videos of him. To eliminate having to remember which decade each player played in, I have listed the years played to the right of each players name. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - As Richard Pitino continues to rebuild the UNM men's basketball program, he is teaching his team the importance of Lobo history. #heartbroken #unbreakablefamily., Jeremy Kipness, Muscadins coach at Aspire Academy in Louisville where Muscadin played as a senior in high school, wrote on Twitter: Rest in eternal peace Gethro. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. the program is proceeding now as though the four-year starter is moving on. In 27 games for Udeze this past season at Wichita State, the Houston native . One preseason poll is skeptical, KU Jayhawks football coach Leipold sends text of congratulations to K-States Klieman. I did my best. Thus, he is not up for evaluation. To some extent, that's true. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Major League baseball righted a wrong this year. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Pages in category "New Mexico Lobos men's basketball players" The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. He was an assistant and later head coach of New Mexico Military Institutes junior college team from 2009 to 2018. The Philippines are slowly regaining the spotlight that once belonged to them: kings of Asian basketball. New Mexico and ABQ News, Sports, Business and more, By Geoff Grammer / Journal Staff Writer Good list. Lobo started . Cam (@Coach_Cam71), . FROM the outside, it's a sprawling dirt brown adobe hut. I had both him and Larry Belen written on my paper as a player just outside the top 50, but didn't list them above so as not to make the list too long. Im devastated heartbroken and just hopeful. This list may not reflect recent changes. Greene's 21.1 ppg in the 1986-1987 season is among the highest single-year scoring averages in Lobo basketball. Seems like UCONN has had a lot of injuries this year but this probably considered an upset (and look out if there is a rematch in that conference tourney). Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. It was an impressive and emotional bounce-back both for the team and fans an energetic 12,520 on Tuesday. Lobo's mother and father were both teachers; in addition, her father coached both basketball and track and field. Lobo said she was surprised . After playing 12 games with the Lobos, he and the team announced he was leaving the program on Dec. 20 after . This is The Pit, the University of New Mexico's arena where the Final Four yesterday was reduced to tomorrow night's Title-Game Two, the 17,121-seat arena that inspired one of college basketball's most notorious scandals, the arena where the coach who dealt in forged transcripts and phony credits, Norm Ellenberger, is still hailed by many Lobo rooters as a mod version of Albuquerque's original conqueror, the Spanish explorer Coronado. He UNM to Madison Square Garden where the Lobos were edged 65-63 by eventual champion Virginia Tech in the 1973 NIT quarterfinals despite his 22 points in that game. The University of New Mexicos 50 greatest Mens Lobo basketball players through 2020. LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) A former multi-sport athlete for the Longview Lobos has been charged with murder in Louisiana. Lobo starred for the Huskies when they won a national championship in 1995 following an undefeated season and was also an Olympic gold medalist for Team USA in 1996. In addition, former Lobo mens basketball director of operations and current associate AD at UNM, Ryan Berryman, will serve as the teams assistant general manager. Another was convicted of credit-card fraud. Published: Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 6:09PMUpdated: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 12:25AM. Joining the program as offensive line coach is former UAB/South Alabama lineman Cam Blankenship. I also moved Darryl Minniefield down. . If it MUST be the NIT, UNM basketball has University of New Mexico Hospital launching health care listening tour, Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro to reopen after three years, Maxwell Museum exhibit focuses on Native American basketry from its collection, Harwood exhibit looks at the overlooked history of the Black cowboy. Ten years have passed since my original rankings, so I figured it was time to do an update. Kansas Jayhawks vs. Texas Longhorns mens basketball: Probable starters, game time, TV, Kansas footballs Lonnie Phelps raising draft stock with strong showing at NFL Combine, Kansas Jayhawks Q&A: What history says about KU basketball in KC at NCAA Tournament, Grade A Jayhawks travel to Austin for regular-season finale versus Longhorns. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time, read the Twitter post. Its traumatic. 14, but as a super senior, the unofficial term for college athletes who would have exhausted their eligibility in 2020-21 had it not been for COVID, the NCAA has ruled he would not count against the Lobos scholarship limit of 13. [1], Lobo was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the youngest daughter of RuthAnn (ne McLaughlin) and Dennis Joseph Lobo. I recruited him coming out of high school very hard at Minnesota. [6] She held this record for 18 years until it was eclipsed by Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir of the new Leadership Charter School in Springfield on January 26, 2009.[7]. VYPE. Two years ago we recruited him hard pre pandemic when you could go on the road I used all seven visits to see him in Louisville. The NCAA wont allow a return of in-person recruiting for college coaches until late June. At 5-11, the season looked lost. On July 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., the alumni team will participate in an exhibition game in University Arena The Pit against other notable Lobo alumni. Kurtis (Townsend, assistant) relationship with him and his family played a big role in him coming to Kansas. Norm Ellenberger, who had guided the Lobos to two Western Athletic Conference titles while putting together a 134-62 record, was dismissed; so was Manny Goldstein; so was Lavon McDonald, then the athletic director. South Alabama Jaguars vs New Mexico Lobos Game Summary, Odds, Spread, Picks, Live Scoring, Stats, and more. Lobo, at 6'4", played the center position for much of her career. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gethros loved ones. University of New Mexico Hospital launching health care listening Hospital CEO Kate Becker says 'we really want to hear from our community about what their health needs are' in order to prioritize resources. In the early morning hours of Dec. 30, 2021, after attending a Kansas-Nevada basketball game as a fan, he was the passenger in a car driven by a 21-year-old female friend when the car left the roadway and rolled several times. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Ervin was known for shooting from outside the arc and played for teams such as Shell Turbo Chargers, Barangay Ginebra Kings, the Air21 Express, and Alaska Aces. He will always be a teammate of ours. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Can you bring your vape pen or e-cigarette on a plane? BOSTON, Mass. I feel Im here for a reason now: to be the best I can be., I am humble, friendly, open to anybody, grateful for this opportunity. Hey thanks lavida, and yes I'm interested in seeing how others would adjust the order. His high school coach is a friend of mine. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (BVM) Many of the best athletes to ever play basketball for the University of New Mexico didnt begin their college careers at UNM, but they certainly left their mark on the program before moving on to play professionally. The log said the crash involving a 2018 Ford utility vehicle took place at mile marker 163.9, which is 13 miles south of the second Topeka, Kansas exit off the Turnpike. The school announced the hiring Tuesday, with Kitchens named to replace John Lilly after Lilly joined Frank Reich's staff with the NFL's Carolina Panthers. Today, Lobo is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN with a focus on women's college basketball and WNBA games. [11], Lobo continued with the team to the 1993 U19 World Championship (then called the Junior World Championship). PF-Kenny Thomas. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. The TBT Championship game will be August 3, where one player will hit a shot during the Elam Ending to win his team $1 million. She played college basketball too. Lobo suffered a setback in 1999, tearing her left anterior cruciate ligament and her meniscus in the first game of the season. STATE TOURNAMENT: Though fans will be allowed in a limited capacity in the Pit this week for the state high school basketball tournament, and the court is quite literally across the hall from Pitinos new office in the Rudy Davalos practice facility, neither the new Lobos coach nor anyone on his staff will be allowed to sneak a peek at any of the action. A former Lady Lobo standout basketball player has been arrested in the weekend shooting death of her boyfriend in Louisiana. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (BVM) Many of the best athletes to ever play basketball for the University of New Mexico didn't begin their college careers at UNM, but they certainly left their mark on the program before moving on to play professionally. He had 19 blocks. They published the first episode on October 23, 2017. While the Lobos have effectively been eliminated from the at-large conversation, there is still a conference tournament seeding up for grabs, and the Lobos have a chance at the . New Mexico doesn't have any professional sports, but the community rallies behind the Lobos basketball team, which is staging a comeback after a rough downfall. University of New Mexico Hospital launching health care listening Hospital CEO Kate Becker says 'we really want to hear from our community about what their health needs are' in order to prioritize resources. We are just praying for him we really are. 5 seed in the MWC Tournament. MARCH MADNESS BABYYY. Rebecca Rose Lobo-Rushin is a basketball analyst and a former center position player in WNBA. The coach was later acquitted on all seven counts of a Federal indictment that resulted from Federal Bureau of Investigation charges. [27] Lobo was the 1996 spokesperson for the Lee National Denim Day fund raiser which raises millions of dollars for breast cancer research and education. Even so, the Norm Ellenberger mystique still permeates much of Albuquerque and New Mexico where the Lobos of his regime were described as a ''state religion.'' Im going to keep praying. Lobo was named to the USA U18 team (then called the Junior World Championship Qualifying Team) in 1992. Lobo began working at ESPN in 2004 after retiring . With a BVM Sports account, submitting content to appear on our website is easier to keep track of and share. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. Overall, there have been very few Lobo players with outstanding performances in the NCAA tournament or NIT. He hit 48.8% of his shots, including 2 of 5 threes and 30 of 39 free throws (76.9%). I like the choices. LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) Of all the troubling video made public over a year of crisis at New Mexico State - from the brawl involving basketball players to the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old . BOISE, Idaho Each Mountain West Conference school keeps an unadorned championship trophy, without year or team or sport, for immediate photo ops in the event that someone clinches a conference . If it MUST be the NIT, UNM basketball has University of New Mexico Hospital launching health care listening tour, Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro to reopen after three years, Maxwell Museum exhibit focuses on Native American basketry from its collection, Harwood exhibit looks at the overlooked history of the Black cowboy. ''I wrote that man a letter and tried to explain the situation to him,'' John Bridgers said. McAfee signed with Weatherford College in Texas before transferring for one year with the University of Louisiana Rajun Cajuns in the 2020-2021 season. If you forgot your password, no worries: enter your email address and we'll send you a link you can use to pick a new password. Tickets are general admission starting at $10.00 plus applicable fees. 1 of 21 NBA player and former Connecticut basketball player Ray Allen, right, hugs WNBA and former Connecticut basketball player Sue Bird as former player Rebecca Lobo, left, watche, during at the . The current roster is comprised primarily of UNM alumni including: Being a head coach for The Enchantment New Mexico alumni team is an honor, former Lobo, NBA great and The Enchantment head coach Kenny Thomas said. Though her minutes on the floor were few, Lobo shared in the gold medal. Funeral arrangements have not been announced yet. RALPH DAVIS NEW GIG: Former Lobo assistant coach Ralph Davis earlier this week was introduced as a new assistant coach at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. His personality along with his talent will make him a fan favorite from day one at Kansas.. Get in-depth, sideline coverage of Kansas City area sports - only $1 a month. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 6.2 Football. The third and final game of the Wichita regional will take place on Tuesday, July 20. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) As Richard Pitino continues to rebuild the UNM mens basketball program, he is teaching his team the importance of Lobo history. He had averaged 9.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game at UNM. Logan Padgett, the forward and son of former Lobos assistant coach Scott Padgett, will transfer to play next season at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. New Mexico basketball scores, news, schedule, players, stats, photos, rumors, depth charts on RealGM.com Thank you for the laughs ! Rebecca is one of the tallest sports analysts, which should come as no surprise given her background as a former WNBA player. We are just devastated as a program. 3) Info from the plaques located on the Pit concourse, 4) Much online research including articles and stats, 5) Statistical comparisons between players. RIP., Southern Assault AAU coach Vonzell Thomas wrote on Twitter: Rest in peace Gethro ! [9] Lobo was named the 1995 Sportswoman of the Year (in the team category) by the Women's Sports Foundation. KU coach Bill Self explained what he knew of the accident to the media a day after the crash occurred. In addition, former Lobo men's basketball director of operations and current associate AD at UNM, Ryan Berryman, will serve as the team's assistant general manager. . Life is so fragile; its a really really difficult reminder of that; its gonna be a fight., After Muscadin decided to leave KU on March 31, 2021, coach Self said: We certainly wish him the very best and know that he will be successful and he knows that well always cheer for him.. , VIDEO: Giant I-40 light poles sway in strong ABQ, Taxidermy birds used to make drones at New Mexico, PHOTOS: Storm leaves parts of state covered in snow, PHOTOS: Winter storm moves through NM leaving snow, PHOTOS: Storm causes snowy, icy roads across New, Map: New Mexico Veterans Monuments and Memorials, 13 Broadcast Pl SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [4][5] Her brother Jason played basketball at Dartmouth College and her sister Rachel played basketball at Salem State College. But inside, the street level is 45 rows above a basketball court as shiny as Indian jewelry. [3] Lobo was raised a Catholic. 2023 BVM Sports. The smiles ! Topic starter. 8 References. After playing 12 games with the Lobos, he and the team announced he was leaving the program on Dec. 20 after playing just 12 games. Lobo was named the Women's Sports Foundation's Sportswoman of the Year (team category) in 1995. 15 Richest LGBTQ+ Athletes & Former Athletes in the US. The 22-year-old from Haiti who played at Kansas before transferring to UNM last season. The Lobos got to 21-9 Tuesday by defeating Fresno State 94-80 on Senior Night. 2020 The Lair NM. Players; 2023 Top Recruits . All rights reserved. was convinced that we've done everything we could to straighten the program out. What is mud rain? If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. Since his tragic accident last December, we have all been praying for a miracle.