New mexico ncaab
Here are some interesting facts and tidbits about college basketball in New Mexico:
Teams:
- University of New Mexico Lobos (NCAA Division I)
- New Mexico State University Aggies (NCAA Division I)
- University of the Southwest Mustangs (NAIA)
- Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds (NCAA Division II)
- Western New Mexico University Mustangs (NCAA Division II)
Notable Players:
- Danny Granger (UNM) - NBA player
- Danny Manning (UNM) - NBA player and coach
- Tim Hardaway (NMSU) - NBA player
- Herb Pope (NMSU) - NBA player
- Kendall Williams (UNM) - NBA player
Tournaments:
- The New Mexico State Tournament is held annually in Albuquerque, featuring teams from around the state.
- The UNM Pit is a historic basketball arena on the University of New Mexico campus, known for its loud and intimidating atmosphere.
Rivalries:
- The Battle of I-40 is a rivalry game between UNM and NMSU, with the two teams competing for bragging rights in the state.
- The UNM-NMSU rivalry is one of the oldest and most intense in the country, with the two teams having played each other over 200 times.
Championships:
- UNM has won 14 conference championships, including 6 Mountain West Conference titles.
- NMSU has won 10 conference championships, including 5 Western Athletic Conference titles.
I hope you found these facts interesting!