Since there was recent interest in discussing all time greats, and to continue with the theme of finding something positive to talk about in this poor Lobo hoops year, I thought I would share some additional information. 6.3 Baseball. 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. 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. WALK-ONS MOVE ON: Two Lobo walk-ons in the past week have made their transfer plans known. We are just praying for him we really are. Two teams will advance from each of TBTs four regionals to compete in Championship Weekend in Dayton, Ohio at UD Arena. But just as Richard M. Nixon still doesn't seem to understand why Watergate was wrong, Norm Ellenberger still doesn't seem to understand why Lobogate was wrong. I would have Makuach somewhere on the list. 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 . Per an earlier comment, I should move Marlow White and Greg Brown up a few notches, perhaps Kendall Williams and Willie Long as well. Get in-depth, sideline coverage of Kansas City area sports - only $1 a month. It has some good info about some of the players. In his lenient ruling, the judge described Norm Ellenberger as ''only one cog in the entire machine'' that also had succeeded in having The Pit chosen in 1978 as this year's Final Four site. RIP., Southern Assault AAU coach Vonzell Thomas wrote on Twitter: Rest in peace Gethro ! Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Show More Show Less 2 of 4. Also think you missed naming Phil Abney (leading scorer on 1977-1978 fourth-ranked in nation Lobos); 1975-1976's George Berry and Larry Gray; and F Willie Howard from Norm Ellenberger's great late 1970s squads. The third and final game of the Wichita regional will take place on Tuesday, July 20. Their additional three locations remain open. was convinced that we've done everything we could to straighten the program out. Im going to keep praying. This story was originally published November 1, 2022, 10:53 AM. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. May 8The Lobos got a big man. His personality along with his talent will make him a fan favorite from day one at Kansas.. LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) A former multi-sport athlete for the Longview Lobos has been charged with murder in Louisiana. ''Ellenberger's around, I see him from a distance, but I've never spoken to him,'' John Bridgers says. [6] She helped lead the Huskies to the 1995 National Championship with an undefeated 350 record. Jenkins, a transfer from Kilgore (Junior) College one wing Jamel King, a high school recruit from Bella Vista Prep School in Scottsdale, Ariz. and two forwards Jay Allen-Tovar, a transfer from Salt Lake Community College; and Gethro Muscadin, a transfer from Kansas. Email addresses are used solely for verification and to speed the verification process for repeat questioners. The donut shop has announced it has closed its South Valley and Northeast Heights locations. Read, rate and discuss on Football Alliance - the Ultimate Football Network 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. Currently, the Maxwell Museum is displaying 'Conversing with the Land: Native North American Baskets of the Maxwell Museum Collections,' through Jan. 10, 2024. Ron Nelson, Ron Sanford, Bernard Hardin, Mark Saiers, and Dairese Gary are 5 of them. To get this news is heartbreaking. Game Totals: An average of 158.80 pts in the previous 10 games Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road Over 153.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.50 pts and allowed 79.30 pts in the last 10 games The chance to link up with the current generation of Lobo basketball was also important for the alumni. 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. The University of New Mexicos 50 greatest Mens Lobo basketball players through 2020. With few exceptions, the top 50 players listed below all have 1 thing in common. They each rank #1 or #2 all time at UNM in a particular statistical category and/or received all conference honors at some point during their Lobo playing career. The Harwood Museum of Art's exhibition 'Outriders: Legacy of the Black Cowboy' explores this history through archival photographs and contemporary art. Were just trying to give them as much knowledge as possible and good vibes. The big news out of Lobo men's basketball on Wednesday was the program, for now, has a roster for the 2021-22 season that no longer exceeds the NCAA's maximum scholarship limit of 13. De-extinction is a, Roundhouse Roundup: Paramilitary rules, youth parole, Rio Bravo Park cleanup will take longer than expected, More from KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos, Gun safety bill passes Senate, faces one more hurdle, Restaurants still struggling to recover from COVID, Roswell PD: Woman steals, drives wrong-way to get, State basketball tournament: Girls first round recap, BCSO: Kids were living in dirty home containing drugs, Local casino hosts National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show, Victims identified in ABQ neighborhood murder suicide, Bear found in Red River dumpster on way to recovery, Elderly man who killed sister takes plea deal, Whats happening around New Mexico Feb. 24 Mar. In my rankings from 10 years ago, I had him #22. Patrick Ewing is a Jamaican-American former basketball player who played for popular NBA teams like New York Knicks and Seattle SuperSonics. Some extra notes, quotes, news and notes from the Lobos Friday night basketball game in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Lobo women's basketball team has appeared in the NCAA tournament 8 times. Lobo was named the Women's Sports Foundation's Sportswoman of the Year (team category) in 1995. In March 2020, Nob Hill mainstay Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. Gary Bedore covers all aspects of Kansas basketball for The Star the current team as well as former players and coaches and recruiting. Lobo started . [4][5] Her brother Jason played basketball at Dartmouth College and her sister Rachel played basketball at Salem State College. And in almost a silent surrender to the shame that permeates so much of college athletics, the Final Four gathered here in the cathedral of that religion. So sad. Pitino noted: I was very close to Gethro off the court. 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. After posting a record of 15-11 overall and a conference mark of 11-7, five Sul Ross State women's basketball players were named to the 2023 All-American Southwest Conference team. In a podcast with Zach Schumaker of Schuz Views, Muscadin said he wished to make the folks back in Republic of Haiti proud. Thinking about her makes me want to push harder. Be sure to vote for your favorite athlete out of the ones listed below! 6.4 Track and Field. Privacy Policy The team competed in Guanajuato, Mexico in August 1992. Best Version Media, LLC. * New Mexico Lobos men's basketball statistical leaders; B. Flipboard. The first season the Liberty fell to the Houston Comets in the WNBA Finals. New Mexico and ABQ News, Sports, Business and more, By Geoff Grammer / Journal Staff Writer All things considered I hold him in high regards. Will Ruling On NCAA Student-Athlete Payments . The Lobos got to 21-9 Tuesday by defeating Fresno State 94-80 on Senior Night. Lobo basketball fans will remember Kendall Williams from any number of Lobo highlights throughout his college career. Udeze finished with 25 points and 9 rebounds, House went for 24 points and 5 assists and UNM on Tuesday night shot a blistering 58.2% in a 94-80 . The most important thing, obviously, I didnt coach any of these former players, but were all one family, and we want you guys to know that you are a part of this, said Pitino. Guitarist Ottmar Liebert bringing his unique blend of music Ottmar Liebert and his band Luna Negra will perform with the New Mexico Philharmonic at Popejoy Hall on Saturday, March 11. Regarding Larry Gray, he was my favorite player the year he played for the Lobos. PF-Kenny Thomas. 1 of 4. The locker room was very very very somber today. Lobo, at 6'4", played the center position for much of her career. 17-15 Record: 21-9 4-10/10-4: Away/Home: 5-5/15-4: sunbelt . With the dynamic PBA and scouting and improvement programs, the National Team is reviving past success. KU coach Bill Self wrote on Twitter: Gethro Muscadin passed away late last night. Topic starter. Thank you for the laughs ! Good list. 2-Rob Robbins. First team to the Target Score, wins. The trust you gave to me and my family !! Get original content and the most important sports news from trusted sources delivered to your inbox. One preseason poll is skeptical, KU Jayhawks football coach Leipold sends text of congratulations to K-States Klieman. Texas mom accused of leaving 3-year-old in car while shopping at Target. Email addresses are used solely for verification and to speed the verification process for repeat questioners. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time, read the Twitter post. 4FORT COLLINS, Colo. Here are some extra notes, quotes, stats, videos, trends and whatever other odds and ends I cold empty out of the old notebook after Friday night's 92-84 Lobos . The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. 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. For the school's women's players, see Category:New Mexico Lobos women's basketball players. 3) Kenny Thomas PF 96-99 4) Danny Granger SF 04-05 Feb. 25As the world's attention was focused squarely Thursday on war breaking out in Ukraine, one former Lobo basketball player spent what he called "the craziest day of my life" just trying to get out of a nation under siege. A spokesman for the University of Louisiana-Lafayette confirmed to KLFY that McAfee was a former student and is no longer enrolled at the school. Not long ago, when this season's Lobos were on their way to a 13-15 record under Coach Gary Colson, a local loyalist took out an advertisement in one of the Albuquerque newspapers that beseeched John Bridgers to rehire Norm Ellenberger as coach. Yes, Greenwood, Jaxon & Brown should make the top 75. Copyright 2023 The University of New Mexico. More than 100 colleges recruited Lobo, but she chose the University of Connecticut due to proximity and her belief in its academic excellence. Since his tragic accident last December, we have all been praying for a miracle. 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. Muscadin, 20, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by his girlfriend. I moved Phil Abney down from 36 to just outside the top 50. The smiles ! 2023 BVM Sports. Today, Lobo is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN with a focus on women's college basketball and WNBA games. The driver reportedly sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. Go Lobos!. La Rocque is in her third season at UNLV, and she keeps taking . VYPE. Muscadin, the No. [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. Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. You will now be able to customize your experience on our website. I recently came across the following link. Granted, earlier in the year a healthy UCONN team beat St Johns by 30 in New York. Lobo began working at ESPN in 2004 after retiring . UNM aggressively double-teamed the Monarchs' posts as soon as they caught the Regarding the earlier comment about Makuach: To avoid recency bias, I generally dont place players in a top 50 or honorable mention list until they have been gone from UNM for at least 5 years. Though a newcomer on the team a year ago, Muscadin quickly made his presence felt with teammates, those around the program and often cracked jokes with local media at practices and in interviews. MARCH MADNESS BABYYY. BOSTON, Mass. They also founded the RuthAnn and Rebecca Lobo Scholarship, which offers a scholarship to the UConn School of Allied Health for Hispanic students. On July 7, 1981, Norm Ellenberger was convicted by a jury in State District Court on 21 of 22 counts of fraud and making false public vouchers. #heartbroken #unbreakablefamily, was the Twitter post from his AAU coach Vonzell Thomas in Texas, who Muscadin lived with before going to college. 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. [1], Lobo was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the youngest daughter of RuthAnn (ne McLaughlin) and Dennis Joseph Lobo. The Basketball Tournament the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on ESPN networks revealed Monday that The Enchantment, the New Mexico alumni team, has been admitted into TBTs 64-team field. [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. The 22-year-old from Haiti who played at Kansas before transferring to UNM last season. UNM is coming off a 111-55 win over Utah State on Saturday and has won five straight games. The Lobo community is saddened today by the passing of former New Mexico basketball player Gethro Muscadin. His block of Noah Hartsock vs BYU, and his short baseline jumper vs top 10 ranked SDSU in the final minute of the game played in the Pit were 2 monumental moments for that years 30-5 team. American professional women's basketball player, Breast cancer advocate and health spokesperson, Stated on Finding Your Roots, PBS, September 30, 2014, Big East Conference Women's Basketball Freshman of the Year, Big East Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Year, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, List of Connecticut Huskies women's basketball players with 1000 points, List of Connecticut Huskies women's basketball players with 1000 rebounds, "McGrady, Self, Lobo headline 2017 HOF class", "Wall full of local Warriors - Bellingham, MA - Country Gazette", "Celebrate Hispanic Heritage! 03 Mar, 2023. Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. Were just trying to pass on some of our knowledge to these young guys, talk to them, try to build relationships with them, and help them in any way that we can because theyre a younger version of ourselves. rules, and that was the extent of it.''. Family of cold-case victim gets justice after 40, 3 arrested after reported stolen gun, drugs found, Meet the Ellen Trout Zoos newest addition, Axelle, VIDEOS: Possible tornado, storm damage in ETX, How East Texans can stay safe during flash flooding, Man sentenced for assaulting officer, 3 other felonies, Troup student hosts drug safety seminar for peers, East Texas man reunites with EMTs who saved his life, Man arrested for alleged Overton burglary, Man in custody after standoff with SWAT in Smith, KETK Rise & Shine CTCU Coffee Mug Giveaway, Sloan Firm: What Matters to You Matters to Us, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Rebecca Rose Lobo-Rushin is a basketball analyst and a former center position player in WNBA. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. He was a 1rst Team JUCO AA as well when Whisenant signed him up for the Lobos. And why is it on my car? Whether he's scoring 46 against Colorado State or facing New Mexico State at The Pit, Williams never disappointed Lobo Nation with his exciting style of play. As a fan and Lobo basketball historian, about 10 years ago I put together a top 50 Lobos of all-time list ranked 1-50. 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. Starting in 2000, Lobo served as national spokesperson and backer for Body1.com, a consumer-targeted network of sites providing interactive content-rich information on medical technologies that treat ailments and diseases specific to body parts. Hall of Fame coach Billie Moore, who guided two schools to national championships and was the coach of the first U.S. women's basketball team, has died at 79. 22-year-old Destiny McAfee is a former all-district basketball and volleyball player for the Lobos and graduated in 2019. He also won gold medals at the 1984 and 1992 Olympic Games as part of the US men's national basketball teams. According to an associate athletic director during the Norm Ellenberger regime, Ike Singer Jr., ''around 25 percent'' of the Lobo basketball players graduated. Mike Lucero was a standout prep player at Santa Fe High and for the Lobos in the early 1960s. Lobo sophomore Kurt Wegscheider defends Nevadas Grant Sherfield on Jan. 2 in Lubbock, Texas. Lobos needed extra time against Montana and Zach Ganshaw heroics to win 4-3 in a do or die shootout #GoLobos Lobos hit the ice again tonight for the second game in this series. 8 References. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - North Carolina has hired former Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens as its run-game coordinator and tight ends coach. ''The thing is,'' he said, ''99 percent of these recruiting violations don't help you win anyway. Muscadin played at Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas and Aspire Academy in Louisville, Kentucky during his high school career. Wow, I hadn't realized that Hunter Greene was one of the all-time steals leaders at UNM. ''The Final Four stayed here,'' the new athletic director, John Bridgers, was saying, ''because the N.C.A.A. / . If The Enchantment advances to the second round, the team will face the winner of Eberlein Drive and NG Saints on Sunday, July 18 at 8 p.m. CT (7 p.m. MT). The team will be coached by former New Mexico Star and NBA veteran Kenny Thomas (1995-99). Sotto's father, Ervin, is a former professional basketball player. In 2008, Patrick Ewing was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame for his individual career. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Rusty Mitchell, who coached men's gymnastics at The University of New Mexico from 1966-99, passed away over the weekend at the age of 80. March 1, 2003. He will always be a teammate of ours. The Lobos forced 27 turnovers, outscored the Monarchs 32-16 in the paint and had 17 fast-break points to ODU's eight. Bad feet kept him out of the NBA. I recruited him when he entered the portal. I seem to remember it was only 24. In the months prior to the Lobogate disclosures late in 1979, one of those players was convicted of misappropriating city funds. Former players have joined for . 15 Richest LGBTQ+ Athletes & Former Athletes in the US. Colorado State slices up Lobos; UNM is a 6 To say that defense was optional would imply is was a choice. Jun. Originally, because of Lobogate, the idea of having this year's Final Four in The Pit was almost like having the Miss America contest in a 42d Street porno theater. Quarterfinal games will be played on July 31, and semifinals on August 1. [2] Her father is of Cuban descent, while her mother was of German and Irish heritage. The parking spot for Greg Heiar, former New Mexico State University men's basketball coach, shows a reserved sign outside the Pan American Center, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Las Cruces, N.M . Vegas should be Fun, Would not be in shock to see a Lobo V AF Chip game Lol. McAfee allegedly pulled out a gun and shot the victim then left in his car. Overall, there have been very few Lobo players with outstanding performances in the NCAA tournament or NIT. Pages in category "New Mexico Lobos men's basketball players" The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. 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. [22][23], At the induction ceremony, Lobo was introduced by her college coach, Geno Auriemma who praised her for her "impact on the court and off the court" as "one of the founders [of the WNBA]", and "as a representative of our university, [and] as a member of the board of trustees".[24]. I just don't understand it. New Mexico is currently in a four-way tie for third in the MW with San Diego State, Colorado State and Boise State. Hardin led the Lobos to NYC and the semifinals of the NIT as a Junior. BYU coach Steve Cleveland looks on from the sideline of the BYU-Utah game at the Marriott Center in Provo. Two other former Lobos also playing basketball in Ukraine's top professional league got out of the country last week both of whom played for teams in two of the . . Stay connected with BVM Sports: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram, {"rules": {"password": "required", "password_confirm": {"equalTo": "#registerPassword"}}}. And the scandal is still referred to here as Lobogate. 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. Its devastating. Swen was dismissed from the Wyoming football program for a "violation of team rules" following the regular-season finale. The 22-year-old from Haiti who played at Kansas before transferring to UNM last season. Here is my list. Rebecca was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the United States on October 6, 1973. The team won five games and lost two, but that left them in seventh place. 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. Former University of Kansas and New Mexico Lobos basketball player Gethro Muscadin has died from injuries sustained in a one-car crash during the early-morning hours of Dec. 30, 2021. https://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/26000/old_site/pdf/m-baskbl/mbb-mg-1011-sec-7.pdf?SPSID=616930&SPID=87115&DB_OEM_ID=26000. Joining the program as offensive line coach is former UAB/South Alabama lineman Cam Blankenship. Colorado State slices up Lobos; UNM is a 6 To say that defense was optional would imply is was a choice. Stats from Negro League teams from . KC Star reporter Shreyas Laddha breaks down the hoops matchup between KU and Texas, set for a Saturday afternoon tip. The coach was later acquitted on all seven counts of a Federal indictment that resulted from Federal Bureau of Investigation charges. South Alabama Jaguars vs New Mexico Lobos Game Summary, Odds, Spread, Picks, Live Scoring, Stats, and more. Former University of Kansas and New Mexico Lobos basketball player Gethro Muscadin has died from injuries sustained in a one-car crash during the early-morning hours of Dec. 30, 2021. And yes, if any one out there adds a player to the top 50, then please tell the group who you are removing. In 1996, Lobo and her late mother, Ruth Ann Lobo, collaborated on a book entitled The Home Team,[26] which dealt with Ruth Ann's battle with breast cancer. sevierville police department jobs,