University of new mexico basketball
The University of New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team represents the University of New Mexico in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Mountain West Conference. Here are some key facts about the team:
History: The Lobos men's basketball program was established in 1899 and has a rich history, with 14 conference championships and 10 NCAA Tournament appearances.
Home Arena: The team plays its home games at The Pit, a 15,411-seat arena located on the university's campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Conference: The Lobos are members of the Mountain West Conference, which was formed in 1999. The conference consists of 12 teams, including Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Nevada, New Mexico, San Diego State, San Jose State, UNLV, Utah State, and Wyoming.
Notable Players: Some notable players who have played for the Lobos include:
- Danny Granger (2002-2005): NBA player who played for the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat.
- Danny Manning (1984-1988): NBA player who played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, and Phoenix Suns.
- Tim Hardaway (1989-1991): NBA player who played for the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and Dallas Mavericks.
- Kenny Thomas (1994-1997): NBA player who played for the Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, and Philadelphia 76ers.
Recent Success: The Lobos have had some successful seasons in recent years, including:
- 2013-2014: Finished 27-7 overall and 13-3 in conference play, winning the Mountain West Conference regular-season championship.
- 2014-2015: Finished 27-7 overall and 16-2 in conference play, winning the Mountain West Conference regular-season championship and advancing to the NCAA Tournament.
- 2018-2019: Finished 23-12 overall and 11-7 in conference play, advancing to the NIT.
Current Team: The Lobos are currently led by head coach Paul Weir, who was hired in 2017. The team has a mix of experienced players and young talent, including guards Makuach Maluach and JaQuan Lyle, and forwards Carlton Bragg and Corey Manigault.