1998–99 New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team

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The 1998–99 New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team represented the University of New Mexico as a member of the Western Athletic Conference. The Lobos were coached by head coach Dave Bliss and played their home games at the University Arena, also known as "The Pit", in Albuquerque, New Mexico. New Mexico finished 2nd in the WAC Pacific division regular season standings and lost to Utah in the WAC Tournament championship game. The Lobos received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as No. 9 seed in the West region. After defeating Missouri in the opening round,[2] New Mexico was bounced in the round of 32 by No. 1 seed and eventual National champion Connecticut, 78–56,[3] to finish with a 25–9 record (9–5 WAC).

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1998–99 New Mexico Lobos men's basketball
NCAA tournament, Second round
ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference
DivisionPacific
Ranking
APNo. 25
Record25–9 (9–5 WAC)
Head coach
Home arenaUniversity Arena
Seasons
1999–2000 
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1998–99 WAC men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Mountain
UNLV95 .6431613  .552
Tulsa95 .6432310  .697
Rice86 .5711810  .643
TCU77 .5002111  .656
SMU77 .5001515  .500
Colorado State77 .5001911  .633
Wyoming77 .5001810  .643
Air Force212 .1431016  .385
Pacific
No. 6 Utah140 1.000285  .848
No. 25 New Mexico95 .643259  .735
Fresno State95 .6432112  .636
UTEP86 .5711612  .571
BYU68 .4291216  .429
San Jose State59 .3571216  .429
Hawaii311 .214620  .231
San Diego State212 .143422  .154
1999 WAC tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll[1]
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Roster

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1998–99 New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearHometown
G 3 Lamont Long 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Jr
F 4 Kenny Thomas 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)230 lb (104 kg) Sr Albuquerque, New Mexico
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • (W) Walk-on
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    Schedule and results

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    More information Date time, TV, Rank# ...
    Date
    time, TV
    Rank# Opponent# Result Record Site (attendance)
    city, state
    Regular season
    Nov 13, 1998*
    No. 20 т DePaul W 82–81  1–0
    University Arena 
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Jan 2, 1999*
    New Mexico State W 77–66  12–1
    University Arena 
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Jan 4, 1999
    at Fresno State L 80–86  12–2
    (0–1)
    Selland Arena 
    Fresno, California
    Jan 7, 1999
    San Diego State W 90–60  13–2
    (1–1)
    University Arena 
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Jan 9, 1999
    Hawaii W 82–59  14–2
    (2–1)
    University Arena 
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Jan 13, 1999
    No. 16 at San Jose State W 82–81 OT 15–2
    (3–1)
    The Event Center 
    San Jose, California
    Jan 16, 1999*
    No. 16 No. 7 Arizona W 79–78[5][6]  16–2
    University Arena 
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Jan 19, 1999*
    No. 12 at New Mexico State L 55–76  16–3
    Pan American Center 
    Las Cruces, New Mexico
    Jan 23, 1999
    No. 12 at UTEP L 49–67  16–4
    (3–2)
    Don Haskins Center 
    El Paso, Texas
    Jan 30, 1999
    BYU W 78–68  17–4
    (4–2)
    University Arena 
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Feb 1, 1999
    No. 20 Utah L 39–57  17–5
    (4–3)
    University Arena 
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Feb 6, 1999
    at Hawaii L 68–72 OT 17–6
    (4–4)
    Stan Sheriff Center 
    Honolulu, Hawaii
    Feb 8, 1999
    at San Diego State W 85–60  18–6
    (5–4)
    Viejas Arena 
    San Diego, California
    Feb 11, 1999
    San Jose State W 82–46  19–6
    (6–4)
    University Arena 
     
    Feb 13, 1999
    Fresno State W 83–81  20–6
    (7–4)
    University Arena 
     
    Feb 20, 1999
    UTEP W 81–65  21–6
    (8–4)
    University Arena 
     
    Feb 25, 1999*
    No. 21 at BYU W 85–64  22–6
    (9–4)
    Marriott Center 
    Provo, Utah
    Feb 27, 1999
    No. 21 at No. 12 Utah L 47–77  22–7
    (9–5)
    Jon M. Huntsman Center 
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    WAC tournament
    Mar 4, 1999*
    No. 25 vs. Rice
    Quarterfinals
    W 51–49  23–7
    Thomas & Mack Center 
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Mar 5, 1999*
    No. 25 vs. SMU
    Semifinals
    W 57–56  24–7
    Thomas & Mack Center 
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Mar 6, 1999*
    No. 25 vs. No. 8 Utah
    Championship game
    L 45–60  24–8
    Thomas & Mack Center 
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    NCAA tournament
    Mar 11, 1999*
    (9 W) No. 25 vs. (8 W) Missouri
    First Round
    W 61–59  25–8
    McNichols Sports Arena 
    Denver, Colorado
    Mar 13, 1999*
     CBS
    (9 W) No. 25 vs. (1 W) No. 3 Connecticut
    Second Round
    L 56–78  25–9
    McNichols Sports Arena (16,237)
    Denver, Colorado
    *Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
    W=West.
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    Rankings

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    Team players in the 1999 NBA draft

    More information Round, Pick ...
    Round Pick Player NBA Club
    122Kenny ThomasHouston Rockets
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    References

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