Former Kansas and New Mexico Lobos basketball player Gethro Muscadin WALK-ONS MOVE ON: Two Lobo walk-ons in the past week have made their transfer plans known. PF-Kenny Thomas. PG- Greg Brown. 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. 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. Rebecca Rose Lobo-Rushin is a basketball analyst and a former center position player in WNBA. The big news out of Lobo mens basketball on Wednesday was the program, for now, has a roster for the 2021-22 season that no longer exceeds the NCAAs maximum scholarship limit of 13. Were praying for him in a big way.. 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. RIP., Southern Assault AAU coach Vonzell Thomas wrote on Twitter: Rest in peace Gethro ! Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gethros loved ones. The Enchantment, which will host an exhibition alumni game on July 11 at 6 p.m. in The Pit (Tickets), is organized by former New Mexico assistant Brandon Mason and coached by former Lobo star and NBA veteran Kenny Thomas (UNM: 1995-99). We all loved Gethro on his visit, Self said after the big man signed with KU. ''I never heard back from him. Rebecca Lobo's favorite Pat Summitt memory isn't about basketball Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. The NCAA wont allow a return of in-person recruiting for college coaches until late June. [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. Granted, earlier in the year a healthy UCONN team beat St Johns by 30 in New York. He gets a positive mark from me for his outstanding 1st half defensive performance against Allen Iverson in an NCAA tournament game vs Georgetown. Muscadin, the No. Designed by Urban Walrus Creative. Topic starter. In 2008, Patrick Ewing was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame for his individual career. Its all one family here. He was the seventh overall pick in the 2004 PBA Draft by the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs. 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. Prior to departing for TBT, the New Mexico Alumni will practice and train at The Pit and other Lobo Basketball facilities. I moved Phil Abney down from 36 to just outside the top 50. The two were driving from Lawrence to Wichita after they attended the Dec. 29 KU-Nevada game at Allen Fieldhouse. McAfee signed with Weatherford College in Texas before transferring for one year with the University of Louisiana Rajun Cajuns in the 2020-2021 season. Lobo averaged 6.8 points per game during the event. 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. We are just praying for him we really are. 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. 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) FILE - Former Davidson basketball player, coach, and Athletic Director, and former Virginia coach, Terry Holland, smiles during a ceremony to retire his jersey number 42 following an NCAA college basketball game between LaSalle and Davidson on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Davidson, N.C. Terry Holland, who elevated Virginia basketball to national prominence during 16 seasons as coach and later had . 6.5 Golf. The driver reportedly sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. Exciting College Betting Opportunities for March 3rd - MyBookie 03 Mar, 2023. 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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. 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. Soon after he declared for the NFL Draft. 2023 BVM Sports. 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. Will Ruling On NCAA Student-Athlete Payments . Published: Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 at 8:23PMUpdated: Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 at 11:17PM. One of those courses was Fundamentals of Basketball. 1 of 4. Ray Allen, Rebecca Lobo to have their numbers retired by UConn 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. Well, at least one former Lobo helps beat UCONN I like the choices. Thank you for the laughs ! 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? Sports of The Times; in The Pit, Lobogate Lives I tried to keep him, but certainly understand what he wants to do going forward. Vegas should be Fun, Would not be in shock to see a Lobo V AF Chip game Lol. UNC hires former NFL head coach Freddie Kitchens as TE coach The Pit. 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The next season she was traded to the Connecticut Sun, where she retired in 2003. The University of New Mexico's 50 greatest Men's Lobo basketball players through 2020 1) Mel Daniels PF 65-67. According to a Kansas Highway Patrol crash log from December 20, 2021, Muscadin was the passenger in a car driven by a 21-year-old female friend when the car went off the road, rolled multiple times and came to a rest in the fence line. The crash was reported at 3:10 a.m. on Interstate 335 about 14 miles south of Topeka. But not many other coaches would even dare to recruit some of the renegades Norm Ellenberger and Manny Goldstein had the nerve to identify as student-athletes, the renegades who inspired a T-shirt that read, ''I are a college student at UNM.''. Even though he wasnt part of the team any more doesnt mean hes not the great kid he is. I would agree with almost all 50 but change the order somewhat. He averaged a double-double that year with 14.4 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Talk RP Basketball in our Philippines/PBA forum! UNM Alumni Team Accepted into TBT's 64-Team Field He made clutch 3-pointers time and time again in close games, was always strong driving to the basket and finishing, good free throw shooter, great passer & great defender. In 1997, the WNBA was formed and enjoyed its inaugural season, and Lobo was assigned to the New York Liberty during the league's first player allocations on January 22, 1997. Former star Lobo basketball player arrested for murder In the months prior to the Lobogate disclosures late in 1979, one of those players was convicted of misappropriating city funds. 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. I support them all in their next destination, wherever it is.. 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. 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Get the latest on New Mexico Lobos RB Christian Washington including news, stats, videos, and more on CBSSports.com CBSSports.com 247Sports MaxPreps . 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. 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. I just don't understand it. She is charged with second-degree murder and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. His high school coach is a friend of mine. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Players of men's basketball at the University of New Mexico. Lobo names from the past, Any Memories? Where are they now? This list may not reflect recent changes. The smiles ! A down year for UCONN now with five losses on the season . The following senior season, Lobos won the WAC title and went to the NCAA tournament. 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. 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. He joined the Lobos in 2018 as video coordinator before bumping up a year later to Director of Operations then this past season as assistant coach. The University of New Mexicos 50 greatest Mens Lobo basketball players through 2020. Funeral arrangements have not been announced yet. 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. Lobo sophomore Kurt Wegscheider defends Nevadas Grant Sherfield on Jan. 2 in Lubbock, Texas. Rebecca was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the United States on October 6, 1973. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Lobo shared her story with others suffering from the same type of injury and strongly advocated for patient self-education via the Internet. 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. Slick and smooth, he now operates a nightclub called Ned's and coaches the Albuquerque Quicksilvers of the Continental Basketball Association. Feb. 28Whatever happens next week in Las Vegas at the Mountain West Tournament and beyond, Lobo seniors Morris Udeze and Jaelen House made sure the final regular season impression their fans would have of them in the Pit would be a memorable one. Per an earlier comment, I should move Marlow White and Greg Brown up a few notches, perhaps Kendall Williams and Willie Long as well. George Scott and Mike Winters should probably be in there too. #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. Im going to keep praying. 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. Players; 2023 Top Recruits . Terry Holland, who transformed Virginia basketball, is dead New head coach Richard Pitino confirmed that sophomore Kurt Wegscheider, a 6-foot-5 sophomore guard from Central African Republic who played in 36 games the past two seasons for the Lobos, and 7-1 Assane Ndiaye, a center who was with the team this past season but was never cleared to play in a game, have entered the NCAA transfer portal and will leave the program. One of Norm Ellenberger's earlier players enrolled at New Mexico while on parole for a rape conviction in Arizona, where he attended Scottsdale Community College even though he had never graduated from high school; he had spent some of his high school years in several New York state reformatories instead. Here are the top five former Lobos who starred in Albuquerque before taking their talents to the professional ranks. Be sure to vote for your favorite athlete out of the ones listed below! 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. New Mexico is currently in a four-way tie for third in the MW with San Diego State, Colorado State and Boise State. I would have Makuach somewhere on the list. * New Mexico Lobos men's basketball statistical leaders; B. College Basketball (W): Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights - Yardbarker Aztecs have plenty to play for at Boise State, even after clinching 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 . After Lafayette police obtained an arrest warrant for McAfee, she turned herself into Longview Police in Texas. Kurtis (Townsend, assistant) relationship with him and his family played a big role in him coming to Kansas. BYU coach Steve Cleveland looks on from the sideline of the BYU-Utah game at the Marriott Center in Provo. All deserving to be on the Top 50 Lobos list. Lobo said she was surprised . Love you G ! I agree with the OPs top 4, but would switch Longley for Spider. The Lobo women's basketball team has appeared in the NCAA tournament 8 times. He (Muscadin) and his friend actually came to our game and unknown to any of us sat at the very top (of fieldhouse stands) because he sent pictures to his guardian from the game sitting at the top, Self said. Danilo Amat, former mayor of Dolores in Quezon, was gunned down in San Pablo City, Laguna on July 22, 2022, according to an ABS-CBN . 22-year-old Destiny McAfee is a former all-district basketball and volleyball player for the Lobos and graduated in 2019. 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. The donut shop has announced it has closed its South Valley and Northeast Heights locations. 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. 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. The Lobos need a win over Colorado State and a loss by San Jose State on Saturday at Air Force to secure the No. I talked to him about finding another school for him, helping him. 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. 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. New Mexico Lobos (-4) at Colorado State Rams It is not typical to play two road teams during the same slate, but New Mexico is the best option on the slate for Friday. 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. Thank you for the laughs ! SF-Mike Winters. I grew up without a father, he said. At New Mexico State, a meltdown that runs beyond basketball Patrick Ewing is a Jamaican-American former basketball player who played for popular NBA teams like New York Knicks and Seattle SuperSonics. Overall, there have been very few Lobo players with outstanding performances in the NCAA tournament or NIT. The chance to link up with the current generation of Lobo basketball was also important for the alumni. Former Lady Lobo basketball standout arrested on murder charge in 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. UNM is coming off a 111-55 win over Utah State on Saturday and has won five straight games. And why is it on my car? Were just trying to give them as much knowledge as possible and good vibes. The first season the Liberty fell to the Houston Comets in the WNBA Finals. He died in Wichita, according to his AAU coach. The Enchantment will be competing in the Wichita Regional at Koch Arena from July 16-20. He also gets a negative mark for not seeing Lamont Long come open on the baseline and thus not passing him the ball on the game's final play vs Louisville. 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. Former Florida State Basketball Star suffers another devastating ''With many fans and people here, he's still their Robin Hood, he's still a hero.''. ''I wrote that man a letter and tried to explain the situation to him,'' John Bridgers said. 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). 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. Former UConn women's basketball player, ESPN's Rebecca Lobo talks 1995 Muscadin was recruited by Pitino to Minnesota and Thomas also had plenty of recruiting connections himself, both with current and past coaches at UNM. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - North Carolina has hired former Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens as its run-game coordinator and tight ends coach. He had averaged 9.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game at UNM. 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. Former players have joined for Lobo women rout Old Dominion, prepare for powerful team on Wednesday So all time UNM team with NM players. Inquiries also were made by the F.B.I. Not quite. [3] Lobo was raised a Catholic. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices.
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