Muscadin was recruited by Pitino to Minnesota and Thomas also had plenty of recruiting connections himself, both with current and past coaches at UNM. Some extra notes, quotes, news and notes from the Lobos Friday night basketball game in Fort Collins, Colorado. South Alabama Jaguars vs New Mexico Lobos Game Summary, Odds, Spread, Picks, Live Scoring, Stats, and more. Rebecca was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the United States on October 6, 1973. 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. 1. To some extent, that's true. Prior to departing for TBT, the New Mexico Alumni will practice and train at The Pit and other Lobo Basketball facilities. Due to her recurring problems with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, (ACL), she campaigned to raise awareness of knee injury risks in women. The Lobos need a win over Colorado State and a loss by San Jose State on Saturday at Air Force to secure the No. (Courtesy UNM Athletics)And then there were 13. Sotto's father, Ervin, is a former professional basketball player. 22-year-old Destiny McAfee is a former all-district basketball and volleyball player for the Lobos and graduated in 2019. I wonder if he would have had a chance to play 4 years of D1 basketball under Steve Alford at UNM, then maybe he is #2 on the top 50 list behind Mel Daniels. I don't believe there is a player from the last 60 years I haven't considered, but let me know if there is a glaring omission. BOSTON, Mass. [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]. He led the state in scoring in high school and was a fierce rebounder on King's 1964 NIT runnerup squad. Willie Howard remains a top 30 player so no change there. 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. UNM is coming off a 111-55 win over Utah State on Saturday and has won five straight games. 6.5 Golf. [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. I hope to be able to grow even more as a person and a player in coming years and represent everybody well.. 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. New Mexico and ABQ News, Sports, Business and more, By Geoff Grammer / Journal Staff Writer My mom was with me every day. Portions of Calif. home hang over cliff after landslide. 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? A former Lady Lobo standout basketball player has been arrested in the weekend shooting death of her boyfriend in Louisiana. FROM the outside, it's a sprawling dirt brown adobe hut. Former players have joined for In March 2020, Nob Hill mainstay Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. The two were driving from Lawrence to Wichita after they attended the Dec. 29 KU-Nevada game at Allen Fieldhouse. Gary Bedore covers all aspects of Kansas basketball for The Star the current team as well as former players and coaches and recruiting. RALPH DAVIS NEW GIG: Former Lobo assistant coach Ralph Davis earlier this week was introduced as a new assistant coach at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Kurtis (Townsend, assistant) relationship with him and his family played a big role in him coming to Kansas. La Rocque is in her third season at UNLV, and she keeps taking . Soon after he declared for the NFL Draft. For now, the Lobos have six returning scholarship players in guards Jeremiah Francis, Javonte Johnson and Saquan Singleton; and three forwards in Emmanuel Kuac, Rod Brown and Valdir Manuel. Rankings were determined by extracting and reviewing information from a variety of sources including: 1) My personal observations of the players. He averaged a double-double that year with 14.4 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Stay connected with BVM Sports: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram, {"rules": {"password": "required", "password_confirm": {"equalTo": "#registerPassword"}}}. #heartbroken #unbreakablefamily, was the Twitter post from his AAU coach Vonzell Thomas in Texas, who Muscadin lived with before going to college. He will always be a teammate of ours. I seem to remember it was only 24. 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. 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Former head coach Don Flanagan (1999-2011) is the most successful coach in terms of wins. Coach Pitino hopes his players were able to learn something from the Lobos who made it to the next level and wants them to know they are part of something bigger than a basketball team. We are just praying for him we really are. 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. [6] She held this record for 18 years until it was eclipsed by Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir of the new Leadership Charter School in Springfield on January 26, 2009.[7]. Hardin was a beast on the boards and had a nice shooting touch outside when they doubled-teamed him down low. Go Lobos!. 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. [29] They have four children (three daughters and one son).[30]. You will now be able to customize your experience on our website. 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. That statement came not long after the Lobo basketball teams official social media accounts posted about his passing: The Lobo community is saddened today by the passing of former New Mexico basketball player Gethro Muscadin. [1], Lobo was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the youngest daughter of RuthAnn (ne McLaughlin) and Dennis Joseph Lobo. [4][5] Her brother Jason played basketball at Dartmouth College and her sister Rachel played basketball at Salem State College. 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. The Enchantment, the fourth seed in the New Mexico Regional, are once again organized by former Lobos men's basketball coach Brandon Mason and Ryan Berryman, UNM's Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations. 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. Today, Lobo is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN with a focus on women's college basketball and WNBA games. 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. This list may not reflect recent changes. #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. John Bridgers, short but sturdy, was a defensive line coach for the 1958 Baltimore Colts that won the National Football League championship. But inside, the street level is 45 rows above a basketball court as shiny as Indian jewelry. Jaguars at Lobos Team Records USA. She played college basketball too. Funeral arrangements have not been announced yet. Players of men's basketball at the University of New Mexico. On Dec. 21, 2021, it was announced Muscadin had left New Mexicos program via mutual decision of Muscadin and Lobos coach Richard Pitino. It was a great experience because culture is very big in any program that youre in, J.R. Giddens said. I would agree with almost all 50 but change the order somewhat. The wild-born wolf was transferred to Mexico with its mate . Tickets for this exhibition game are on sale now at GoLobos.com/TBT. Rebecca is one of the tallest sports analysts, which should come as no surprise given her background as a former WNBA player. BYU coach Steve Cleveland looks on from the sideline of the BYU-Utah game at the Marriott Center in Provo. Student. They published the first episode on October 23, 2017. Your infectious personality, the way you made people feel and that smile of yours will always stay with me. So young. So all time UNM team with NM players. Mitchell was named to the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and to the UNM Alumni Lettermen's Hall of . [8] She was a member of the inaugural class of inductees to the University of Connecticut women's basketball "Huskies of Honor" recognition program. Talk RP Basketball in our Philippines/PBA forum! 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 . George Scott and Mike Winters should probably be in there too. First team to the Target Score, wins. Get original content and the most important sports news from trusted sources delivered to your inbox. Tickets for TBT summer events can be found at thetournament.com/tickets. promise50 Verified. The following senior season, Lobos won the WAC title and went to the NCAA tournament. 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.. The top five seeds get first-round byes into the . His roommates raved about his cooking and Muscadin told the Journal he used to try and sneak protein powder into the oatmeal he would cook for his roommate Birima Seck so the 6-11, 190-pound center could put on some much needed weight. UNM aggressively double-teamed the Monarchs' posts as soon as they caught the Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Show More Show Less 2 of 4. Can you bring your vape pen or e-cigarette on a plane? 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 is 48 years old and measures 6 feet 4 inches tall as of 2022. In 1999, she was selected to the inaugural WNBA All Star team but could not play because of the injury. Tickets are general admission starting at $10.00 plus applicable fees. WALK-ONS MOVE ON: Two Lobo walk-ons in the past week have made their transfer plans known. She is currently awaiting extradition. This is The Pit, the University of New Mexico's arena where the Final Four yesterday was reduced to tomorrow night's Title-Game Two, the 17,121-seat arena that inspired one of college basketball's most notorious scandals, the arena where the coach who dealt in forged transcripts and phony credits, Norm Ellenberger, is still hailed by many Lobo rooters as a mod version of Albuquerque's original conqueror, the Spanish explorer Coronado. According to an associate athletic director during the Norm Ellenberger regime, Ike Singer Jr., ''around 25 percent'' of the Lobo basketball players graduated. Hey thanks lavida, and yes I'm interested in seeing how others would adjust the order. The next season she was traded to the Connecticut Sun, where she retired in 2003. We all loved Gethro on his visit, Self said after the big man signed with KU. Love you G ! 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 . 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. SF-Mike Winters. TV broadcast information will be announced soon. Nearly a year after his older sister's murder, the Aztecs guard is learning to cope with loss: "I think about her every day" His high school coach is a friend of mine. I'm the villain who won't rehire Robin Hood. [14], Lobo was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2010. I just don't understand it. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 50 retired", "Lobo: I'm just 1st of many Huskies heading to Hall", "The Home Team: Of Mothers, Daughters, and American Champions (9781568361994): Ruth Ann Lobo, Ruthann Lobo, Rebecca Lobo: Books", "Where are they now? 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. Another was convicted of credit-card fraud. I would have have Kendall, Greg Brown, and Marlow White higher, and Hugh Greenwood, Khari Jaxon, and Elijah Brown on the just missed list. 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.
