Traditions
- Stand and cheer
- At the start of each half during New Mexico Men's Basketball home games, all fans continue to stand and clap their hands until both teams on the court score a basket.
- The Lobo Howl
- The Lobo Howl is held at the earliest time the Men's and Women's Basketball Teams can practice, which used to be midnight on the first day of practice. Over the years it has evolved into a family-like atmosphere, including alumni scrimmages, team scrimmages, 3-pt. shooting contests, slam dunk contests, and player introductions. Student-athletes from both squads also take the opportunity to sign autographs. During this time, the Athletic Department holds the Select-A-Seat promotions to boost new season ticket sales.
- Free Throw Wave
- Students hold their arms above their heads when players are shooting free throws during a basketball contest. When the home team is shooting a free throw, and successfully completes the task, the students will drop their arms to their side, in addition to uttering a "whoof". When the opposing team is at the line, the students wave their arms and hands in tandem with the shot, to confuse the shooter...
- Newspaper Shaking
- New Mexico students attempt to read the newspaper as the opposing team is being introduced. They shake the paper as they read.As each player of the opposing team is introduced the students holler "Who's that?" When the opposing team's introductions are finished, the students crumple up the paper into a ball and throw it into the air. The recent sponsorship from the Daily Lobo, the student newspaper, has provided the newspapers.
- Rock and Roll Part two
- When the Song "Rock and Roll Part 2" by Gary Glitter is played by the band, students and fans will yell "Hey Go Lobos" in place of hey
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