Copyright 2023 The University of New Mexico. NMSU Athletics/US Bank Hall of Fame. Division regular season and conference tournament champion Head Coach. That team climbed as high as No. 19 Iowa, No. The 2017-18 season saw Minnesota ranked in the preseason at No. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 24 ranking during the season. Terms of Service, The University of New Mexico Lobos License Plate, Lobo Radio Network Broadcasts Live via TuneIn Radio, UNM Institutional Spot: Unexpected on Purpose, (Two NCAA Tournaments, 2014 NIT Champions), (First winning season in 12 years, 10 win improvement from 2011-12), (Two NCAA Tournaments, 2008 and 2009 Elite 8). Louisville was the No. 1 in both polls. The program canceled its season over the weekend as the . You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. 2 transfer Max Abmas commits to Texas, Five-star prospect Holland decommits from Texas, Longhorns add former Oral Roberts star Max Abmas, Bryant, No. In the Round of 32, the Gophers lost 70-50 to 2nd-seeded Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team then led by Cassius Winston, who went on to a Final Four appearance after a 6867 win over the 1st overall seeded Zion Williamson-led Duke team, which notably also consisted of Cam Reddish and R.J. Barrett. In the suit, Benjamin and Odunewu alleged that they were sexually assaulted by three teammates and that despite reporting it to coaching staff nothing was done. The following season in 2009-10, Florida won the SEC regular season championship and went 29-8 overall, advancing the Elite Eight, losing to a Cinderella Butler squad 74-71 in overtime. 10. The native of Boston, Massachusetts went to Providence, where he earned a B.A. 24 Nebraska before defeating No. A state police officer later noticed the team boarding a bus at a hotel; with his calls to Heiar's phone going straight to voicemail, police ultimately had to track the bus down at a rest stop on a nearby highway. On Nov. 19, forward Mike Peake was allegedly involved in a pre-dawn shootout on the University of New Mexico's campus while in Albuquerque for a game against the school, New Mexico State University officials said. Coach Brazil mentioned while the wins are fun, the real reward has been working with so many students. In his first season with Florida, the Gators went 21-13 overall, making it to the NCAA Tournament as a 10-seed where they would lose 99-92 in double overtime to BYU. [2] In his first stint with the Cardinals, he helped them advance to back-to-back NCAA Elite Eight appearances. LAS CRUCES N.M. (KTSM) - In his first public comments since a deadly shooting involving one of his players, New Mexico State men's basketball coach Greg Heiar said he took, "full responsibility," for what happened Nov. 19 in Albuquerque. The New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team represents the University of New Mexico, competing in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in NCAA Division I.The university established basketball as a varsity sport in 1899 and began competing with regional colleges after establishing an athletics department in 1920.. Lobo basketball first achieved national prominence after Bob King was hired as head . Pilipovich, who served in the same role for the Lobos in 2020-21, came back to UNM after spending the past season as an assistant coach with the Austin Spurs . In December, New Mexico State University announced it will launch an independent investigation into the events and university response involving the shooting. All rights reserved. That squad was ranked the entire season, getting as high as No. The Shockers were one of the top winningest programs in the country during Heiar's six-year run as their 179 wins was tied for the third-most nationally only behind Gonzaga (187) and Kentucky (185). "The attacks usually happened in the locker room before workouts or before practices. Postseason invitational champion The Benjamins and Odunewu are asking for compensation over damages,as well as punitive damages leveled against NMSU over allegations of negligence. That team along the way scored a 59-56 win in Portland over New Mexico in the NCAA Tournament, paving the way for the Cardinals to make it to the Sweet 16. [4] With only six players remaining from the previous season, and not all of them on scholarship, Pitino cobbled together a team and coached a high-pressure defense that finished eighth in the nation in steals. Aiken, Bradley and Washington would prey on Deuce, hold him down, pull his shorts down and expose his bare buttocks. Following a historically bad third-year at Minnesota, Coach Pitino orchestrated an impressive turnaround by improving the team's record by 16 wins, utilizing a revamped roster that included five new contributors. The primary reason behind Heiar's firing is the alleged continual hazing incidents involving members of the New Mexico State basketball team. Richard and his wife Jill are the parents of two daughters, Ava and Zoe, and a son, Jack. In addition to his strong recruiting connections, Heiar's on-court coaching helped Tremont Waters the No. Peake was transported to a local hospital and was listed in stable condition shortly after the incident. ", "Sadly, hazing can become part of an organization's culture left unchecked," Arvizu said. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. University of New Mexico Director of Athletics Eddie Nuez has announced that Richard Pitino, who has been a part of several championships and Power 5 programs, has been named as the 22nd head coach of the Lobo mens basketball team. Travis was pronounced dead at the scene, and Peake was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. CIMARRON, N.M.(KRQE) A basketball coach is a living legend. Just one year after a dismal 8-21 campaign, Pitino led FIU to an 18-14 record and a third-place finish in the Sun Belts East Division. Hes known for making a signature gesture during games. The 68-year-old started coaching when he was just 22. by: Jessica Barron. Phone. . 10 in the polls. April 28, 2023. The Raiders' NJCAA Division I National Championship was the culmination of a remarkable turnaround from the previous campaign. NM State Athletics Insider Podcast Series. 25thin assists (3,057). 12 as the team started out 13-3. Pitino was fired as head coach after his eighth season by athletic director Mark Coyle, on March 15, 2021, after finishing the season 1415, 614 in the conference. That year, Minnesota earned its first national ranking under Pitino, earning a No. In 2020-21, Minnesota climbed up to No. 15 Purdue and No. Under Pitino, UNM brought nine new incoming recruits to Albuquerque in hopes to improve upon a 616 record left by the coaching regime the previous year. That Louisville team was ranked for every week of the season, save one, and finished the year ranked No. Coach Pitino immediately found success in recruiting by attacking the newly invigorated transfer portal. Conference regular season champion He left the University of Louisville and accepted a position to work under Billy Donovan at the University of Florida on April 17, 2009. In his statement, Arvizu added, "hazing is a despicable act. Pitino left his position as the associate head coach at Louisville to become the head coach at FIU on April 15, 2012, replacing Isiah Thomas. Prior to LSU, Heiar spent six seasons as an assistant at Wichita State where the Shockers reached historic heights during his tenure. We are saddened and disappointed that hazing continues to be a part of our society at any level. LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) - After a scandal-plagued men's basketball season for New Mexico State University, new coach Jason Hooten is vowing a dramatic change in culture. 13 Purdue, No. During his time at Providence, Pitino was the manager for the Friars men's basketball team under Tim Welsh. . In his first season with Florida, the Gators went 21-13 overall, making it to the NCAA Tournament as a 10-seed where they would lose 99-92 in double overtime to BYU. They forced Shak to spin around and do squats as they slapped his buttocks.". Twitter. In a section titled "The Downward Spiral of the NMSU Basketball Program," the lawsuit details events that led to the fatal shooting on Nov. 19, 2022, of a student at University of New Mexico . Privacy Policy Twice Pitino had players named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team and twice players were named to the All-Big Ten Defensive Team. On Feb. 10, 2023, Deuce Benjamin reported assaults against him to New Mexico State University Police. Names tossed around to replace Paul Weir at New Mexico. He was able to compile an 1814 record (119 in the Sun Belt conference) in his first season as head coach. Minnesota was the only Big Ten team to be winless on the road, going 010 in the regular season.[9]. Coach Pitino brought future All-Mountain West performers Jaelen House (Arizona State) and Jamal Mashburn Jr (Minnesota) to Albuquerque as foundational pieces for the program. Heiar led Chipola to a third-place finish in 2009 when his team posted a 35-2 record. There, the No. PORTALES, N.M. . The release by New Mexico State police called Peake who was also shot at the scene a victim acting in self-defense. Defendants NMSU and Heiar, Loss of Consortium Brought Pursuant to the Tort Claims Act Plaintiff William Benjamin vs. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. While attending Santa Fe College, he started thinking about coaching and minored in it. The New Mexico State Board of Regents, former head coach Greg Heiar, former assistant coach Dominique Taylor and former players DeShawndre Washington, Doctor Bradley and Kim Aiken Jr., were named as defendants. Updated: Jan 2, 2023 / 06:52 AM MST. Lobo Basketball holds a special place in the hearts of New Mexicans, and I cannot wait to get started.. New Mexico raced out to a 14-0 start with signature wins vs St. Mary's, Iona (coached by Pitino's father, legendary Rick Pitino), and Oral Roberts, all NCAA Tournament teams. The Golden Gophers defeated Pitinos former school, Louisville, in the First Round before falling to No. LAS CRUCES New Mexico State has hired Northwest Florida State College men's basketball head coach Greg Heiar to succeed Chris Jans. in history in 2005. Meanwhile, Skylar Mays, a two-time All-SEC selection, finished his career in the top 10 in nine different LSU statistical categories. in history in 2005. Defendants Aiken, Bradley and Washington, Vicarious Liability Under Theory of Aiding in Agency Plaintiffs Benjamin Jr. and Odunewu vs. Defendent NMSU, Violation of New Mexico Civil Rights Act Plaintiffs Benjamin Jr. and Odunewu vs. Defendent NMSU. The Golden Gophers earned a No. This was a rebuild that, on paper, looked like it would take time, with few . Police eventually found Peake's tablet on the bus in a backpack held by Lorenzo Jenkins, listed as a special assistant to Heiar. That weekend's Albuquerque game and a Dec. 3 rematch in Las Cruces were canceled, and Peake was suspended from the team. He also was named the NABC District 7 Coach of the Year and Reggie Lynch was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. All Rights Reserved. His first NCAA Tournament berth with the Golden Gophers came in 2016-17, when he led Minnesota to a 24-10 record. After graduating, he became the head coach at Cimarron High School for 14 years. 16 in the rankings and picked up five more nationally ranked wins, including a pair in the top 10. Two days after that, the Aggies fired Heiar. Peake was not listed as a suspect at the time. The following season saw Louisville ascend to No. Jason Hooten takes over New Mexico State men's basketball program, Watch: NMSU holds press conference on alleged student athlete hazing, The Reporter's Notebook: Aggie basketball problems, NMSU releases Rodey Law Firm investigation report, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Negligence Brought Pursuant to the Tort Claims Act Plaintiffs Benjamin Jr. and Odunewu vs. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines |, KVIA-TV FCC Public File | FCC Applications |, Breaking News Coach Brazils winning streak continued after he went on to coach at Maxwell High School, leading the team to a championship in 2017. The 24 wins marked the second time in his career that his team surpassed the previous school record for wins. LAS CRUCES, N.M. Former New Mexico State basketball players Deuce Benjamin and Shakiru Odunewu, along with current Las Cruces High Basketball Coach William Benjamin, filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the university, two of its coaches and three players alleging hazing allegations against members of the men's basketball team made earlier this year were actually sexual assault. Richard Pitino is a proven winner with a track record of success on the court, including deep tournament runs and wins over nationally ranked programs, as well as proven success off the court by creating a tremendous student-athlete experience and supporting them as they earn their degrees. Heiar regardless instructed his team to leave Albuquerque, N.M. and return to NMSU's Las Cruces campus on the team bus, despite police requesting to interview three of Peake's teammates Marchelus Avery, Issa Muhammad and Anthony Roy as they searched for the shooting weapon and other evidence. He has been a part of seven NCAA Tournaments, including two as a head coach. *includes games listed in all-time results with no head coach listed, Copyright 2023 The University of New Mexico. "I think we're right on track. / During his visit to Los Lunas High School, University of New Mexico men's basketball Pitino talked with the News-Bulletin about the state of the program as he enters his third season at UNM. 10 Minnesota faced No. Minnesota defeated the Cardinals 8676 to move on to the Round of 32. I welcome Richard, Jill and their three children to The University of New Mexico and to Duke City, and I am excited for the future of Lobo Basketball.. Lost in the shadows of the Super Bowl, a college basketball team canceled the remainder of . 9 Ohio State and No. Pitino replaces Paul Weir, who was fired in February amid a 6-16 season for the Lobos. Phone. Daniel Oturu in 2020 was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by Minnesota, becoming the first Golden Gopher to be drafted into the NBA in 16 years. In a statement on the university's website, the Board of Regents announced it will hold a closed-door meeting on Tuesday on matters that "may include discussion of personally identifiable information about individual NMSU students.". That squad was ranked the entire season, getting as high as No. That 2016-17 team picked up two victories against ranked opponents topping No. The national title was Northwest Florida State College's third in the history of the program, giving the program the third-most national titles among all NJCAA Division I programs. Last season in 2020-21, Minnesota climbed up to No. [7] The win was the Gophers first NIT championship since 1998 - although that was vacated in 1999 - and their first "official" NIT title since 1993. In that Final Four run, the Shockers defeated Pittsburgh, Gonzaga, LaSalle and Ohio State. Through an expansive review and full investigation, we will work to ensure we fully understand what happened here, and that those found responsible are held accountable. Coach Eloy Brazil said his coaching career has been incredible. In New York, he led his team to a 67-64 overtime win over Florida State in the NIT Semifinals to break the school record for wins in a season with 24. 16 in the rankings and picked up five more nationally ranked wins, including a pair in the top 10. "While the task of replacing Chris Jans as the leader of our basketball program is a tall one, I am excited that we have selected Greg Heiar to serve as our new head . Police claimed Peake, who was ultimately suspended from the team as police investigated the shooting, placed his gun, phone and tablet in the car. Follow him on Twitter @jpgroves. 9 Ohio State and No. At just 38, Pitino has the time to rebuild his brand in the profession and position himself for another shot at a high-profile job. 15, climbing to No. ESPAOLA, N.M. (KRQE) - A women's college basketball coach in New Mexico was arrested for allegedly pulling a gun on one of his former players; a woman he claims he was having a relationship . I want to extend my sincere thanks to President Stokes, Eddie Nuez and David Williams for extending this opportunity. Pitino has also had assistant coaching stops at Duquesne, Northeastern and the College of Charleston. It was that season that saw the Golden Gophers open at 5-0, including a championship in the Vancouver Showcase in Vancouver, British Columbia, defeating Texas A&M, Santa Clara and Washington. UNM finished the year at 13-19 and 5-12 in conference play, however, UNM was highly competitive in majority of their games and even beat AP Poll ranked Wyoming Cowboys as Pitino's first signature win in the Duke City. Men's Basketball at Eastern New Mexico University February 20, 2023 7:30 PM MT. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | Academics. Pitinos success isnt just as a head coach, as he has been a part of several deep NCAA Tournament runs as an assistant and as an associate head coach. 5 Michigan State and No. The 2019-20 season was highlighted by the play of Daniel Oturu, who earned Third Team All-America honors from CBS and The Sporting News, becoming the first Golden Gopher named All-America since Kris Humphries was named Honorable Mention in 2004. New Mexico State basketball's problems require a coaching change. He has also been a part of three Elite Eight runs and one Final Four berth as an assistant. 19 Iowa, No. While at Providence he served as a student manager under Tim Welsh before beginning his coaching career the following year. 925-5750. Requests for comment to Heiar, Taylor and Bradley by the Sun-News were not immediately returned. I am committed to the safety and well-being of all members of our campus community, as well as to the integrity of our university. Entertainment [1] From 2013 to 2021, he was head coach of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team. A lot has happened in those three weeks. Richard Pitino has been hired as the next head coach of the New Mexico men's basketball program less than 24 hours after Minnesota announced his firing, the program announced on Tuesday. During his six years at Chipola the last five as a head coach Heiar's teams won 164 games as a head coach, while capturing five Panhandle Conference titles and making four appearances in the National Junior College Tournament. Dave Pilipovich returned to the program as Special Assistant to the Head Coach in May of 2022. 10thin defensive rebounds (5,205)
Pitino spent eight seasons as Minnesota's coach and led the program to NCAA Tournament appearances in 2017 and 2019 before posting losing records the past two seasons. From 2013 to 2021, he was head coach of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team. LAS CRUCES New Mexico State has hired Northwest Florida State College men's basketball head coach Greg Heiar to succeed Chris Jans. A two-year captain and eventual team MVP at Mount St. Clare College, Heiar helped lead his team to its first conference title in the history of the program before graduating from the institution in 2000. '", More: Jason Hooten takes over New Mexico State men's basketball program. Aiken and Bradley pinned him down and pulled his pants and underwear down to his ankles. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. The 2019-20 season was highlighted by the play of Daniel Oturu, who earned Third Team All-America honors from CBS and The Sporting News, becoming the first Golden Gopher named All-America since Kris Humphries was named Honorable Mention in 2004. The following season in 2009-10, Florida won the SEC regular season championship and went 29-8 overall, advancing the Elite Eight, losing to a Cinderella Butler squad 74-71 in overtime. 5 Michigan State and No. "Greg's coaching background is aligned with this program's blueprint of success which has resulted in multiple wins over Power Five programs and our biggest rivals in addition to multiple WAC titles, WAC tournament titles and NCAA Tournament success. The New Mexico State University men's basketball coach has been fired days after the program was suspended for the rest of the season amid an investigation into alleged hazing incidents, the school's chancellor said. 73. Another former New Mexico coach, Dave Bliss, won NCAA Tournament games with the Lobos in four straight seasons from 1996-99, and was then hired by Baylor in the Big 12 -- although his tenure with the Bears then ended in scandal. Further released details, via ESPN, indicate once Peake arrived, the students Travis, two of his friends and a 17-year-old female attacked him with bats. Along the way, the Golden Gophers knocked off three top-20 teams in No. New Mexico State hired Heiar from Northwest Florida State, where in 2021-22 he led the Raiders to the junior college national championship, the third in the school's history. Daniel Oturu in 2020 was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by Minnesota, becoming the first Golden Gopher to be drafted into the NBA in 16 years. That year, Minnesota earned its first national ranking under Pitino, earning a No. 5-seed in the NCAA Tournament in 2016-17, facing Middle Tennessee in the opening round. By Dana O'Neil. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Three former women's basketball players at Eastern New Mexico University have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit claiming their coach coerced them to undergo "treatments" that amounted to sexual assault by her volunteer trainer husband. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. "My wife Jill, our children and I are very excited to join the Lobo Family," Pitino said. One of the brightest young coaches in college basketball, Richard Pitino enters his second season leading the New Mexico mens basketball program in 2022-23. 24 Maryland. Special Assistant to the Head Coach. The matter is still under investigation by law enforcement. That Louisville team was ranked for every week of the season, save one, and finished the year ranked No. Oturu was also the first to be as high as third team since Quincy Lewis was a third team pick in 1999. Heiar, the former Northwest Florida State coach, was hired by New Mexico State University in March 2022. From there, Louisville defeated No. KVIA. 10 in the polls. Said chancellor Arvizu of Heiar's firing: As I've stated previously, hazing has no place on our campus, and those found responsible will be held accountable for their actions. Minnesota was selected as an at-large into the 2019 NCAA Tournament, earning a 10-seed. Arvizu said the players and coaching staff were called back to the school in Las Cruces and interviewed by university personnel specially trained to conduct investigations into hazing incidents. I am excited that we have selected Greg Heiar to serve as our new head coach," New .
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