2014–15 New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team

The 2014–15 New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team represented the University of New Mexico during the 2014–15 NCAA Division I men's basketball season as a member of the Mountain West Conference. They played their home games at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Lobos were led by second year head coach Craig Neal. They finished the season 15–16, 7–11 in Mountain West play to finish in eighth place. They lost in the first round of the Mountain West Tournament to Fresno State.

2014–15 New Mexico Lobos men's basketball
ConferenceMountain West Conference
2014–15 record15–16 (7–11 Mountain West)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home arenaThe Pit (Capacity: 15,411)
2014–15 Mountain West Conference men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
Boise State14–4 .778  25–9  .735
San Diego State14–4 .778  27–9  .750
Colorado State13–5 .722  27–7  .794
Wyoming †11–7 .611  25–10  .714
Utah State11–7 .611  18–13  .581
Fresno State10–8 .556  15–17  .469
UNLV8–10 .444  18–15  .545
New Mexico7–11 .389  15–16  .484
Air Force6–12 .333  14–17  .452
Nevada5–13 .278  9–22  .290
San Jose State*0–18 .000  2–28  .067
*Ineligible for postseason play due to APR penalties
† 2015 MWC Tournament winner

Previous season

The Lobos finished the season with an overall record of 27–7, 15–3 in the Mountain West to finish in second place. In the Mountain West Conference Tournament, the Lobos defeated Fresno State, Boise State, and San Diego State to become the Tournament Champions, their third consecutive title. The Lobos received an automatic bid to the 2014 NCAA Tournament as a 7–seed in the South Region. They were defeated by Stanford, 53–58 in the Round of 64.

Offseason

Departures
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotes
Cameron Bairstow41PF6'9"250SeniorBrisbane, AustraliaGraduated/2014 NBA draft.
Chris Perez2PG6'0"190SeniorCorona, CaliforniaGraduated.
Kendall Williams10SG6'4"180SeniorRancho Cucamonga, CaliforniaGraduated/2014 NBA draft.
Alex Kirk53C7'0"245RS JuniorLos Alamos, New MexicoDeclared for 2014 NBA draft.
Cleveland Thomas1G6'3"195JuniorBaton Rouge, LouisianaElected to transfer.
Nick Banyard23F6'8"205SophomoreFlower Mound, TexasElected to transfer.
Tim Myles24F6'6"225FreshmanRancho Cucamonga, CaliforniaElected to transfer.
Merv Lindsay22G/F6'7"215RS SophomoreMoreno Valley, CaliforniaElected to transfer.

Incoming transfers
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotes
J.J. N'Ganga0F6'10"260SophomoreAubervilliers, FranceJunior College transfer from Northern Oklahoma College.
Jordan Goodman2F6'9"210SophomoreLargo, MarylandJunior College transfer from Harcum College.
Elijah Brown4G6'4"185SophomoreSanta Ana, CaliforniaTransferred from Butler. Under NCAA transfer rules, Brown will have to redshirt for the 2014–15 season. Will have three years of remaining eligibility.
Tim Williams32F6'8"210JuniorChicago, IllinoisTransferred from Samford. Under NCAA transfer rules, Williams will have to redshirt for the 2014–15 season. Will have two years of remaining eligibility.

2014 Recruiting class
US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Sam Logwood
SF		 Indianapolis, IN La Lumiere HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Aug 16, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 79
Xavier Adams
G/F		 Flower Mound, TX Marcus HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Jan 13, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 70
Joe Furstinger
PF		 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Santa Margarita Catholic HS 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Oct 5, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 70
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2014 New Mexico Basketball Commits". ESPN.com.

    Roster
    2014–15 New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team
    PlayersCoaches
    Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearHometown
    F 0 J.J. N'Ganga 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)250 lb (113 kg) Jr Aubervilliers, France
    G 1 Cullen Neal  6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)190 lb (86 kg) So Albuquerque, New Mexico
    F 2 Jordan Goodman 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)205 lb (93 kg) Jr Largo, Maryland
    G 3 Hugh Greenwood 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)205 lb (93 kg) Sr Hobart, Australia
    G 4 Elijah Brown  6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)190 lb (86 kg) So Cleveland, Ohio
    F 5 Arthur Edwards 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)210 lb (95 kg) Jr Temple Hills, Maryland
    C 11 Obij Aget 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)220 lb (100 kg) So La Porte, Indiana
    G/F 12 Devon Williams 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)205 lb (93 kg) RS So Dallas, Texas
    G/F 20 Sam Logwood 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)210 lb (95 kg) Fr Indianapolis, Indiana
    G 21 Xavier Adams 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)205 lb (93 kg) Fr Flower Mound, Texas
    F 23 Joe Furstinger 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)210 lb (95 kg) Fr Rancho Santa Margarita, California
    G 25 Tim Jacobs 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)200 lb (91 kg) Jr Las Cruces, New Mexico
    G 30 Adam Cumber 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)180 lb (82 kg) Fr Albuquerque, New Mexico
    F 32 Tim Williams  6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)220 lb (100 kg) Jr Flossmoor, Illinois
    G 33 DeShawn Delaney 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)200 lb (91 kg) Sr Chicago, Illinois
    Head coach
    Assistant coach(es)
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • (W) Walk-on

    Roster

    Schedule
    Date
    time, TV    		 Opponent Result Record Site (attendance)
    city, state
    Exhibition
    11/01/2014*
    7:00 pm    		 Western New Mexico W 89–45 
    		The Pit (13,131)
    Albuquerque, NM
    11/07/2014*
    7:00 pm    		 Adams State W 62–50 
    		The Pit (13,171)
    Albuquerque, NM
    Regular season
    11/14/2014*
    8:00 pm, RTRM    		 Idaho State W 79–55  1–0
    		 The Pit (13,927)
    Albuquerque, NM
    11/16/2014*
    7:00 pm, RTRM    		 Cal State Fullerton W 67–59  2–0
    		 The Pit (13,829)
    Albuquerque, NM
    11/20/2014*
    3:00 pm, ESPN2    		 vs. Boston College
    Puerto Rico Tip-Off Quarterfinals    		 L 65–69  2–1
    		 Roberto Clemente Coliseum (6,723)
    San Juan, PR
    11/21/2014*
    5:00 pm, ESPN3    		 vs. George Mason
    Puerto Rico Tip-Off Consolation 2nd round    		 W 69–58  3–1
    		 Roberto Clemente Coliseum (7,438)
    San Juan, PR
    11/23/2014*
    12:00 pm, ESPNU    		 vs. Texas A&M
    Puerto Rico Tip-Off 5th place game    		 L 51–64  3–2
    		 Roberto Clemente Coliseum (8,002)
    San Juan, PR
    11/30/2014*
    2:00 pm, CBSSN    		 USC L 54–66  3–3
    		 The Pit (14,404)
    Albuquerque, NM
    12/03/2014*
    7:00 pm, ESPN3    		 New Mexico State
    Rio Grande Rivalry    		 W 62–47  4–3
    		 The Pit (15,335)
    Albuquerque, NM
    12/06/2014*
    6:00 pm, ESPN3    		 at Valparaiso W 63–46  5–3
    		 Athletics–Recreation Center (4,227)
    Valparaiso, IN
    12/13/2014*
    6:00 pm, RTRM    		 Louisiana–Monroe W 54–46  6–3
    		 The Pit (13,710)
    Albuquerque, NM
    12/17/2014*
    8:00 pm, RTRM    		 Central Arkansas W 76–55  7–3
    		 The Pit (13,117)
    Albuquerque, NM
    12/20/2014*
    7:00 pm, RTRM    		 at New Mexico State
    Rio Grande Rivalry    		 W 69–67  8–3
    		 Pan American Center (8,148)
    Las Cruces, NM
    12/23/2014*
    7:00 pm    		 at Grand Canyon L 65–68  8–4
    		 GCU Arena (6,340)
    Phoenix, AZ
    12/31/2014
    5:00 pm, ESPN3    		 Fresno State W 76–64  9–4 (1–0)
    		 The Pit (14,478)
    Albuquerque, NM
    01/03/2015
    6:00 pm, CBSSN    		 No. 24 Colorado State W 66–53  10–4 (2–0)
    		 The Pit (15,225)
    Albuquerque, NM
    01/06/2015
    9:00 pm, CBSSN    		 at San Diego State L 42–56  10–5 (2–1)
    		 Viejas Arena (12,414)
    San Diego, CA
    01/10/2015
    7:00 pm, ESPN3    		 at Utah State W 66–60  11–5 (3–1)
    		 Smith Spectrum (9,898)
    Logan, UT
    01/14/2015
    7:00 pm, RTRM    		 Air Force W 60–48  12–5 (4–1)
    		 The Pit (13,891)
    Albuquerque, NM
    01/18/2015
    4:00 pm, CBSSN    		 Boise State L 59–69  12–6 (4–2)
    		 The Pit (15,206)
    Albuquerque, NM
    01/21/2015
    9:00 pm, CBSSN    		 at UNLV W 71–69  13–6 (5–2)
    		 Thomas & Mack Center (12,125)
    Paradise, NV
    01/24/2015
    2:00 pm, ESPN3    		 at Wyoming L 62–63  13–7 (5–3)
    		 Arena-Auditorium (10,167)
    Laramie, WY
    01/31/2015
    6:00 pm, RTRM    		 San Jose State W 67–41  14–7 (6–3)
    		 The Pit (14,358)
    Albuquerque, NM
    02/04/2015
    7:00 pm, RTRM    		 at Air Force L 49–53  14–8 (6–4)
    		 Clune Arena (1,631)
    Colorado Springs, CO
    02/07/2015
    4:00 pm, RTRM    		 Utah State L 60–63  14–9 (6–5)
    		 The Pit (15,111)
    Albuquerque, NM
    02/10/2015
    9:00 pm, ESPNU    		 at Colorado State L 59–70  14–10 (6–6)
    		 Moby Arena (5,812)
    Fort Collins, CO
    02/14/2015
    8:00 pm, ESPN2    		 at Nevada L 63–66 OT 14–11 (6–7)
    		 Lawlor Events Center (5,301)
    Reno, NV
    02/17/2015
    7:30 pm, CBSSN    		 San Diego State L 46–63  14–12 (6–8)
    		 The Pit (15,411)
    Albuquerque, NM
    02/21/2015
    4:00 pm, CBSSN    		 UNLV L 68–76  14–13 (6–9)
    		 The Pit (15,145)
    Albuquerque, NM
    02/24/2015
    9:00 pm, ESPNU    		 at Boise State L 65–76  14–14 (6–10)
    		 Taco Bell Arena (4,991)
    Boise, ID
    02/28/2015
    8:00 pm, ESPNU    		 at Fresno State L 55–59  14–15 (6–11)
    		 Save Mart Center (8,310)
    Fresno, CA
    03/07/2015
    6:00 pm, CBSSN    		 Wyoming W 52–49 OT 15–15 (7–11)
    		 The Pit (15,411)
    Albuquerque, NM
    Mountain West Tournament
    03/11/2015
    12:00 pm, MWN    		 vs. Air Force
    First round    		 L 61–68  15–16
    		 Thomas and Mack Center (7,458)
    Paradise, NV
    *Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
    All times are in Mountain Time.

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