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. He played his sophomore and junior seasons at Sunrise Christian Academy, after spending his freshman year at Life Prep Academy in Wichita, Kansas. 16The last Lobo men's basketball game played in the Pit was Feb. 29, 2020. Lobo men's basketball team romps to fun Senior Night win The donut shop has announced it has closed its South Valley and Northeast Heights locations. Your infectious personality, the way you made people feel and that smile of yours will always stay with me. 2020 The Lair NM. LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) A former multi-sport athlete for the Longview Lobos has been charged with murder in Louisiana. 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. [6] Raised in Southwick, Massachusetts, Lobo was the state scoring record-holder with 2,740 points in her high school career for Southwick-Tolland Regional High School in Massachusetts. 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. At New Mexico St, a meltdown that runs beyond basketball 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. The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. John Bridgers, formerly the athletic director at Florida State, was hired late in 1979 after the Lobogate scandal surfaced. Video of the melee . The Pit. The next season she was traded to the Connecticut Sun, where she retired in 2003. Posted : February 28, 2023 9:44 pm. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Lobo, who played at UConn from 1991-95, was at a pre-draft camp for WNBA players and she didn't have childcare for her six-month-old daughter. I also moved Darryl Minniefield down. He had been unresponsive since the car accident last December. Stay tuned! CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - North Carolina has hired former Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens as its run-game coordinator and tight ends coach. They discuss current events, sports and family life. 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. Gethro 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. Lobo played college basketball at the University of Connecticut, where she was a member of the team that won the 1995 national . With the dynamic PBA and scouting and improvement programs, the National Team is reviving past success. They published the first episode on October 23, 2017. Get the latest on New Mexico Lobos RB Christian Washington including news, stats, videos, and more on CBSSports.com CBSSports.com 247Sports MaxPreps . The University of New Mexico's 50 greatest Men's Lobo basketball players through 2020 1) Mel Daniels PF 65-67. 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. It was an impressive and emotional bounce-back both for the team and fans an energetic 12,520 on Tuesday. 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 . Here is my list. 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? 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. Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. 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. 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. 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. Muscadin played at Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas and Aspire Academy in Louisville, Kentucky during his high school career. With a BVM Sports account, submitting content to appear on our website is easier to keep track of and share. 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 . Pages in category "New Mexico Lobos men's basketball players" The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. New Mexico and ABQ News, Sports, Business and more, By Geoff Grammer / Journal Staff Writer Kendall Williams - University of New Mexico Some extra notes, quotes, news and notes from the Lobos Friday night basketball game in Fort Collins, Colorado. Ten years have passed since my original rankings, so I figured it was time to do an update. The Lobos got to 21-9 Tuesday by defeating Fresno State 94-80 on Senior Night. 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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. Mitchell was named to the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and to the UNM Alumni Lettermen's Hall of . I'm the villain who won't rehire Robin Hood. Prior to going to Florida State, he had been Baylor's athletic director. Hey thanks lavida, and yes I'm interested in seeing how others would adjust the order. Christian Washington, New Mexico Lobos, RB - News, Stats, Bio All deserving to be on the Top 50 Lobos list. Judge denies motion to toss case for Grand Rapids officer charged in Thank you for the laughs ! Designed by Urban Walrus Creative. 140-ranked player in the recruiting Class of 2020 by Rivals.com, played 33 minutes total in 12 games his freshman season at KU (2020-21). As for how he ended up at New Mexico the 2020-21 freshman season of the highly recruited prep star didnt turn out as he had hoped after playing just 11 games at Kansas that came down to a prior relationship with Pitino. I understand that this list is about how these gents did as Lobos, but winning 3 NBA championships with MJ and Pippen has got to count for something beyond a big gold trophy. Im devastated heartbroken and just hopeful. Sports of The Times; in The Pit, Lobogate Lives To eliminate having to remember which decade each player played in, I have listed the years played to the right of each players name. 6.5 Golf. Jaguars at Lobos Team Records USA. But now where are those seven players who were declared ineligible - Craig Gilbert, Larry Belin, Larry Hubbard, Andre Logan, Larry Tarrance, Paul Roby and Jerome Henderson? 5 seed in the MWC Tournament. My overall impression of Greg Brown would have been a few hairs better had he not missed so many shots in the NCAA tournament game vs Virginia. MLB including Negro League records is special to former Lobo basketball 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). This list may not reflect recent changes. Patrick Ewing is a Jamaican-American former basketball player who played for popular NBA teams like New York Knicks and Seattle SuperSonics. The seven newcomers who are part of the 2021 recruiting class include four guards Jamal Mashburn Jr., a transfer from Minnesota; Jaelen House, a transfer from Arizona State; Taryn Todd, a transfer from TCU; and K.J. McAfee signed with Weatherford College in Texas before transferring for one year with the University of Louisiana Rajun Cajuns in the 2020-2021 season. Published: Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 at 8:23PMUpdated: Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 at 11:17PM. ''Ellenberger's around, I see him from a distance, but I've never spoken to him,'' John Bridgers says. 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. The driver reportedly sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. Soon after he declared for the NFL Draft. Rebecca Rose Lobo-Rushin (born October 6, 1973) is an American television basketball analyst and former women's basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) from 1997 to 2003. Slick and smooth, he now operates a nightclub called Ned's and coaches the Albuquerque Quicksilvers of the Continental Basketball Association. Vegas should be Fun, Would not be in shock to see a Lobo V AF Chip game Lol. 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. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Taylor scores 28, leads No. It was a great experience because culture is very big in any program that youre in, J.R. Giddens said. Lobo basketball: Two more players transfer, roster now at scholarship [14], Lobo was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2010. Flipboard. We are just praying for him we really are. After playing 12 games with the Lobos, he and the team announced he was leaving the program on Dec. 20 after . March 1, 2003. Lafayette, Louisiana police were called to a home Saturday morning just after 11:30 a.m. to conduct a welfare check. We are saddened by the news of Gethros passing, UNM head coach Richard Pitino said in a statement sent to the Journal. [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. Muscadin was hospitalized since and after news of his passing broke on social media Tuesday morning, his former coach at Kansas, Bill Self, posted in part that Muscadin had been unresponsive since the car accident last December.. Rest in peace Gethro ! Talk RP Basketball in our Philippines/PBA forum! 6PM - NFHS | 4A Boys Basketball, Reg. III Quarterfinal: Yates vs Ray Allen, Rebecca Lobo to have their numbers retired by UConn 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. SPORTS OF THE TIMES; IN THE PIT, LOBOGATE LIVES, https://www.nytimes.com/1983/04/03/sports/sports-of-the-times-in-the-pit-lobogate-lives.html. 6.2 Football. [29] They have four children (three daughters and one son).[30]. It's a stretch with Thomas I know, but he did move Albuquerque in high school and play for AHS his senior year. Muscadin initially chose Kansas over Memphis, Louisville, Kansas State, Minnesota and Texas Tech. Swen was dismissed from the Wyoming football program for a "violation of team rules" following the regular-season finale. But eventually that college career came to an end and it . 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. The current roster is comprised primarily of UNM alumni including: Jamaal Smith (2006-08) J.R. Giddens (2006-08) Phillip McDonald (2008-12) Darington Hobson (2009-10) The third and final game of the Wichita regional will take place on Tuesday, July 20. Lobo alumni basketball game returning to the Pit - AOL 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. 3) Info from the plaques located on the Pit concourse, 4) Much online research including articles and stats, 5) Statistical comparisons between players. 2) Opinions of fans older than me who watched the players from the 1960s (my memory of the players starts in about 1970). The following senior season, Lobos won the WAC title and went to the NCAA tournament. Lobo shared her story with others suffering from the same type of injury and strongly advocated for patient self-education via the Internet. Though her minutes on the floor were few, Lobo shared in the gold medal. ''None were put off scholarship if they wanted to stay, but most of 'em drifted away.''. So they got a lot of talent on this team, its just a matter of if theyre going to implement it on a consistent basis.. Its one of those things where I felt the energy was cool, I think they got a nice squad in [Jalen House and Jamal Mashburn Jr.] because I played with Jalen Houses dad, Eddie House, and I played against Jamal Mashburn Sr. He was an assistant and later head coach of New Mexico Military Institutes junior college team from 2009 to 2018. Love you G ! On Dec. 21, 2021, it was announced Muscadin had left New Mexicos program via mutual decision of Muscadin and Lobos coach Richard Pitino. 2) Michael Cooper SG 77-78. His high school coach is a friend of mine. 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. Kansas one of three schools in running for California small forward Marcus Adams Jr. Expect a lot of fun: Kansas football QB room continues to grow after breakout 2022. 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. 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.. UNM is coming off a 111-55 win over Utah State on Saturday and has won five straight games. . Seven basketball players and three football players had been ruled . 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. #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. 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! 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. [9] Lobo was named the 1995 Sportswoman of the Year (in the team category) by the Women's Sports Foundation. A call from his former coach . 6.3 Baseball. VYPE. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. New Mexico Lobos men's basketball players, Category:New Mexico Lobos women's basketball players, New Mexico Lobos men's basketball statistical leaders, Charles Smith (basketball, born August 1975), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:New_Mexico_Lobos_men%27s_basketball_players&oldid=950612294, This page was last edited on 13 April 2020, at 00:11. With the End of the Basketball season comes the VYPE HOU Basketball Player of the Year Fan Poll presented by Freddy's. VYPE HOU sorted through all of the stats from around H-town this season and has narrowed it down to some of the top athletes in the area. For me, I'd remove Olney and Hobson from the most elite tier and replace them with Greene and Hardin. Lobos is Spanish for the timber wolves in the Sandia Mountains, which hover over this desert pancake of a city like a side order of sausage. . Its all one family here. The team won their first four games, then lost 8070 to Brazil, finishing with the silver medal for the event, but qualifying for the 1993 world games. At New Mexico State, a meltdown that runs beyond basketball PG- Greg Brown. Former Gymnastics Coach Rusty Mitchell Passes Away at 80 Were praying for him in a big way.. 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. 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.