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Men's Basketball News
Okwudibonye Signs With Division I Sacramento State
Photo courtesy of Hobbs- News Sun
5/6/2012 - Hobbs, NM. Okwudibonye Signs With Division I Sacramento State
Men’s Basketball Players Honored at Banquet
4/25/2012 - Hobbs, NM. Men’s Basketball Players Honored at Banquet
Hicks Selected to All-Region Team
DeQuan Hicks
4/23/2012 - Hobbs, NM. Hicks Selected to All-Region Team
NMJC Men’s Basketball Trio Earns All-WJCAC Honors
4/4/2012 - Hobbs, NM. Hobbs, NM – New Mexico Junior College men’s basketball players Alex Phillips (Phenix City, AL / Smith Station H.S.), Dequan Hicks (Racine, WI / Park H.S.) and Desmond Lee (Norfolk, VA / Booker T. Washington H.S.) have each been named to the Western Junior College Athletic Conference All-Conference team according to an announcement from WJCAC Commissioner John Green.
T-Birds defeated in battle with South Plains
Marvin Binney
3/21/2012 - Hobbs, NM. Steve Green had the best of both worlds Saturday. His South Plains College team kept winning, but he can show the Texans areas in which they need to get better overnight.
T-Birds rally past McLennan
Desmond Lee
3/21/2012 - Hobbs, NM. Lubbock, TX – New Mexico Junior College coach Chris Tifft was waiting for a game-defining run as the minutes ticked away against McLennan in the first round of the Region V Tournament on Thursday in Lubbock.
Basketball Faces McLennan to Open Region V Tournament
3/7/2012 - Hobbs, NM.
T-Birds finish off Western Texas, regular season
Ryan Okwudibonye- Photo courtesy Hobbs News Sun
3/6/2012 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds finish off Western Texas, regular season
T-Birds move into tie for second place
Des Lee with a dunk-Photo Courtesy of 1390 ESPN Southwest
2/28/2012 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds move into tie for second place
T-Birds clinch regional spot
Des Lee-Photo Courtesy of 1390 ESPN Southwest
2/27/2012 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds clinch regional spot
T-Birds fall to top-ranked Texans
Marvin Binney-Photo courtesy of Hobbs News Sun
2/27/2012 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds fall to top-ranked Texans
Hicks’ three point play lifts T-Birds
DeQuan Hicks
2/23/2012 - Hobbs, NM. Hicks’ three point play lifts T-Birds
Thunderbirds hold on for key victory
Rob Turner against Midland College-Photo courtesy of Hobbs News Sun
2/23/2012 - Hobbs, NM. Thunderbirds hold on for key victory
T-Birds strike down NMMI
Pictured: JJ Davenport
2/10/2012 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds strike down NMMI
Back on Track
2/9/2012 - Hobbs, NM. Back on Track
T-Birds find stride late, beat Midland
Pictured Alex Phillips
1/21/2012 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds find stride late, beat Midland
T-Bird men win WJCAC opener
Pictured: Josh Shelton
1/18/2012 - Hobbs, NM. T-Bird men win WJCAC opener
Out of the Gates
Photo Courtesy of Brad Cox Hobbs News Sun
1/11/2012 - Hobbs, NM. Out of the Gates
Desert Sweep
Pictured: Chris Dees
1/11/2012 - Hobbs, NM. Desert Sweep
Thunderbirds Beat Undefeated Otero
Des Lee- Courtesy of Brad Cox Hobbs News Sun
1/11/2012 - Hobbs, NM. Thunderbirds Beat Undefeated Otero
NMJC Drops Overtime Thriller
Photo of Alex Phillips- Courtesy of Brad Cox Hobbs News Sun
1/11/2012 - Hobbs, NM. NMJC Drops Overtime Thriller
T-Birds in the ‘Giving’ Mood
Desmond Lee
12/16/2011 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds in the ‘Giving’ Mood
T-Birds split in Colorado
Alex Phillips
12/16/2011 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds split in Colorado
T-Birds Dominate Lubbock Christian JV
12/16/2011 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds Dominate Lubbock Christian JV
Thunderbirds Undefeated in Wyoming
DeQuan Hicks
11/15/2011 - Hobbs, NM. Torrington, WY – The New Mexico Junior College men’s basketball team knew it would have to improve on its offensive production from the first week of the season in order to win on the road. That is exactly what the Thunderbirds did in sweeping two games at the Eastern Wyoming Classic in Torrington, WY.
Alex Phillips to Join Eastern Illinois
Alex Phillips signing with Eastern Illinois University
11/15/2011 - Hobbs, NM. CHARLESTON – New Mexico Junior College sophomore shooting guard Alex Phillips has signed a letter-of-intent with Eastern Illinois University. EIU men's basketball coach Mike Miller continues to revamp the Panthers roster with athletic, multi-dimensional players as he announced the signing of three players to open the NCAA's early national letter of intent period.
T-Birds finish 2-1 in Thunderbird Classic
Desmond Lee
11/15/2011 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds finish 2-1 in Thunderbird Classic
T-Birds Dominate Lubbock Christian JV
JJ Davenport
11/15/2011 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds Dominate Lubbock Christian JV
T-Birds split in Colorado
Alex Phillips
11/12/2011 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds split in Colorado
‘New Look’ T-Birds
Alex Phillips, Dequan Hicks and Marvin Binney in the new uniforms
11/2/2011 - Hobbs, NM. Hobbs, NM- The NMJC men’s basketball team will sport a different look as they take the court this season. The Thunderbirds will suit up in new Nike uniforms that were unveiled on Friday, Oct. 28th.
2011-12 Season Preview for Men's Basketball
2011-12 NMJC Men's Basketball
11/2/2011 - Hobbs, NM. With eight returning players and a strong incoming freshman class, the New Mexico Junior College men’s basketball program is looking to take a giant step forward this season. In his third year as the Head Coach of the Thunderbirds, Chris Tifft is hoping to see the same kind of improvement this season as he did last year.
T-Birds Volunteer at Family Fair
10/31/2011 - Hobbs, NM. The New Mexico Junior College men’s basketball team participated in the annual St. Helena Family Fair this past weekend in Hobbs. This is the second year in which the Thunderbirds have volunteered for the Family Fair at St. Helena’s Church. The Family Fair has become a local tradition for families in southeast New Mexico and western Texas, providing an environment for families to enjoy carnival style games, fresh food, athletic competitions and live entertainment.
Hicks Invited to ‘Mullen’s JC Top 100 Camp’
7/7/2011 - Hobbs, NM. Dequan Hicks, a 6’7’’ forward from Racine, WI, has been invited to participate in the prestigious ‘Mullen’s JC Top 100 Camp’ on July 9th and 10th. The junior college camp in comprised of the top 100 returning sophomore in the country and will take place on the campus of Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. The camp provides an unparalleled opportunity to compete against the best players in the nation and gain maximum exposure for recruiting.
T-Birds Players Set for JC Showcases
7/7/2011 - Hobbs, NM. With the return of nine freshmen, the New Mexico Junior College Thunderbirds are actively preparing for the 2011/2012 season. Seven of the nine returning sophomore will be participating in junior college showcases around the country. These showcases provide an opportunity to play against the best junior college players in the nation while gaining recruiting exposure.
Bernardi Headed to Division I
7/7/2011 - Hobbs, NM. Article courtesy of HBU Athletics:
Morris Selected as Academic All-American
7/7/2011 - Hobbs, NM. Andrew Morris, a 6’3’’ sophomore guard from Melbourne, Australia, has been selected as an NJCAA Academic All-American. Morris spent the past two seasons at New Mexico Junior College, where he started 22 games and averaged 5.6 points per game.
Morris Signs with Coker College
7/7/2011 - Hobbs, NM. Sophomore guard Andrew Morris has accepted a scholarship offer to continue his basketball career at Coker College in Hartsville, SC. Coker is an NCAA Division II institution and competes in the challenging Conference Carolinas.
Little becomes a Wildcat
6/2/2011 - Hobbs, NM. Sophomore point guard Marc Little has signed a national letter-of-intent to continue his basketball career at Abilene Christian University. Little, an Honorable Mention All-Conference selection in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference this past season, signed with the Grizzlies on May 12th.
Beasley signs with Lenoir Rhyne University
BJ Beasley shooting a free throw
6/1/2011 - Hobbs, NM. Hobbs, NM - Thunderbird sophomore B.J. Beasley has signed a letter-of–intent to play basketball at NCAA Division II Lenoir Rhyne University in Hickory, NC. In signing with the Bears, Beasley will be able to play close to his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina.
New Mexico Junior College T-Birds Basketball Camp
New Mexico Junior College T-Birds Basketball Camp
June 20 - 22, 2011 For: Boys Ages 6-15
5/27/2011 11:04:08 AM - Hobbs, NM. Our basketball camp is designed to teach our campers the offensiveand defensive skills necessary to reach their full potential.
We will develop the abilities of the more experienced players as
well as introduce the basic techniques to the beginners.
BASKETBALL CAMP
Morning Session: 9:00am - 12:00pm (Ages 6-10)
Afternoon Session: 2:00pm - 5:00pm (Ages 11-15)
5/27/2011 11:04:08 AM - Hobbs, NM. NMJC Camp Brochure.pdf
Two Thunderbirds Named All-Conference
Dequan Hicks and Marc Little are named All-Conference
4/8/2011 - Hobbs, NM. Hobbs, NM – New Mexico Junior College freshman forward Dequan Hicks (Racine, WI) was named as an All-Conference selection in the prestigious Western Junior College Athletic Association. In addition, sophomore point guard Marc Little (West Chicago, IL) was selected Honorable Mention All-Conference. The announcement was release by the league office on Friday, March 4th.
T-Birds win streak hits 3
Dequan Hicks inbounding ball against NMMI
2/9/2011 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds win streak hits 3
T-Birds survive in overtime
Marc Little Shoots a 3 in ovetime against South Plains
2/4/2011 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds survive in overtime
Thunderbirds take out Plainsmen
Ryan Okwudibonye goes up for a dunk
2/4/2011 - Hobbs, NM. Thunderbirds take out Plainsmen
NMJC drops road game to #16 Odessa
Rashawn Mitchell
2/4/2011 - Hobbs, NM. NMJC drops road game to #16 Odessa
Defensive-minded T-Birds upend W. Texas
Joshua Shelton
2/4/2011 - Hobbs, NM. Defensive-minded T-Birds upend W. Texas
Final 10 minutes burn T-Birds
Photo Courtesy of Midland Reporter -Telegram
1/21/2011 - Hobbs, NM. Final 10 minutes burn T-Birds
‘A’ for Effort
Pictured: Jahmad Saleem
1/21/2011 - Hobbs, NM. ‘A’ for Effort
NMJC Wins Conference Opener at NMMI
Pictured: Arthur Bernardi
1/14/2011 - Hobbs, NM. NMJC Wins Conference Opener at NMMI
Thunderbirds 2-0 in T-Bird Shootout
Pictured: Jahmad Saleem
1/13/2011 - Hobbs, NM. Thunderbirds 2-0 in T-Bird Shootout
Thunderbirds Continue Winning Ways
Pictured: Andrew Morris
1/7/2011 - Hobbs, NM. Thunderbirds Continue Winning Ways
Thunderbirds Dominate University of the Southwest
Pictured: Dequan Hicks
1/7/2011 - Hobbs, NM. Thunderbirds Dominate University of the Southwest
T-Birds run past Clarendon, 101-81
Pictured: Joshua Shelton
12/8/2010 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds run past Clarendon, 101-81
T-Birds go 2-0 at Western Texas Thanksgiving Classic
Pictured: Brandon Marinovich
12/8/2010 - Hobbs, NM. Snyder, TX – The NMJC Thunderbirds concluded the Western Texas Thanksgiving Classic with two victories, pushing their overall season record to 8-1. The Thunderbirds have won six consecutive games since their last loss on November 3rd.
Thunderbirds Sweep in Wyoming
Pictured: Jahmad Saleem
11/23/2010 - Hobbs, NM. Cheyenne, WY – The New Mexico Junior College Thunderbirds traveled to Cheyenne, WY this past weekend to compete in the Sleep Inn Classic, hosted by Laramie County Community College. NMJC went 2-0 on the weekend, defeating Laramie County Community College 78-70 on Friday evening and defeating Eastern Wyoming College 51-39 on Saturday afternoon.
NMJC defeats #16 Arizona Western – Finishes 2-0 in Desert Classic
Pictured: Alex Phillips
11/17/2010 - Hobbs, NM. NMJC defeats #16 Arizona Western – Finishes 2-0 in Desert Classic
T-Birds go 2-1 in Thunderbird Classic
Pictured: Marc Little
11/17/2010 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds go 2-1 in Thunderbird Classic
Tifft to Speak at Beyond Sports Coaches Clinic
10/14/2010 - Hobbs, NM. Tifft to Speak at Beyond Sports Coaches Clinic
NMJC Men’s Basketball Begins Official Practices
10/8/2010 - Hobbs, NM. NMJC Men’s Basketball Begins Official Practices
Fun at the Fair
Basketball team's Marc Little handing out Baloons at the fair
10/8/2010 - Hobbs, NM. Fun at the Fair
Battle Signs with Wright State
Armond Battle Signs Division 1 Basketball Scholarship
8/20/2010 - Hobbs, NM. Aug. 17, 2010
Dekabriean Eldridge signs with Thunderbird Men’s Basketball Program
Dekabriean "DK" Eldridge Signing National Letter of Intent with New Mexico JC Basketball
5/14/2010 - Hobbs, NM. Dekabriean Eldridge signs with Thunderbird Men’s Basketball Program
T-Birds Get Road Win at NMMI, 65-61
Pictured: Derick Pullen
2/11/2010 - Hobbs, NM. T-Birds Get Road Win at NMMI, 65-61
Road Woes Continue for Thunderbirds
Pictured: Andrew Morris
2/11/2010 - Hobbs, NM. Road Woes Continue for Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds Come Up Short at Frank Phillips
Pictured: Armond Battle
2/11/2010 - Hobbs, NM. Thunderbirds Come Up Short at Frank Phillips
Thunderbirds defeat No. 10 Odessa College, 57-48
Pictured: Andrew Morris
1/27/2010 - Hobbs, NM. Thunderbirds defeat No. 10 Odessa College, 57-48
Shooting Woes Doom T-Birds in Double OT Loss at Western Texas
Pictured: David Mecanovic
1/26/2010 - Hobbs, NM. Shooting Woes Doom T-Birds in Double OT Loss at Western Texas
#1 Midland Slips Past Thunderbirds
Pictured: Jerome Moore
1/24/2010 - Hobbs, NM. Hobbs, NM - On a night when points were hard to come by, the NMJC men’s basketball lost a highly contested battle, 54-62 to Midland College, the nation’s #1 ranked team. The Thunderbirds held Midland to a season-low 62 points, allowing only 27 in the 2nd half. However, NMJC’s inability to make free throws and hit open shots late in the game, kept the T-Birds from handing Midland their first loss of the season. Playing its third top-20 team in its last four games, the loss dropped NMJC’s record to 14-5 on the season, and 1-2 in the WJCAC Conference.
Thunderbirds lock down conference opener over NMMI
Pictured: Derick Pullen
1/13/2010 - Hobbs, NM. Thunderbirds lock down conference opener over NMMI
Thunderbirds defeat #2 Cochise to go 2-0 in T-Bird Shootout
1/9/2010 - Hobbs, NM. Thunderbirds defeat #2 Cochise to go 2-0 in T-Bird Shootout
NMJC downs SW Texas in first round of T-Bird Shootout
Pictured: Donnie McGowan
1/9/2010 - Hobbs, NM. NMJC downs SW Texas in first round of T-Bird Shootout
NMJC men rebound to beat Clarendon College
Pictured:Derick Pullen
12/6/2009 - Hobbs, NM. Clarendon, TX -- Playing its first game since losing a double-overtime thriller to Casper College, the NMJC men’s basketball team defeated former WJCAC conference member Clarendon College 92-74. The T-Birds got off to a sluggish start, trailing 10-19, before putting the pieces together in time to take a 52-43 lead at the half.
Thunderbirds lose 2OT heartbreaker at Casper College
Pictured: Nick Waddell
12/4/2009 - Hobbs, NM. 11/27/09
Thunderbirds defeat Little Big Horn College 126-61
12/4/2009 - Hobbs, NM. In the opening game of the Bresnan Thanksgiving Classic in Casper, WY, the New Mexico Junior College men’s basketball team ran past the Little Big Horn Rams 126-61. The Thunderbirds scored a season high 126 points while shooting 57% from the field and dishing out 30 assists. Every player on the Thunderbirds active roster scored in the contest, including six players finishing in double figures.
NMJC men’s basketball ranked 23rd in latest NJCAA poll
11/24/2009 - Hobbs, NM. With the release of the NJCAA division I basketball poll on November 24th, the New Mexico Junior College men’s basketball program appeared in the top 25 rankings for the first time in over a decade. The latest NJCAA poll has the NMJC Thunderbirds ranked 23rd in the nation with a 9-1 record. NMJC’s only loss of the season came to undefeated Cochise College of Arizona, who is currently ranked 8th in the poll.
Thunderbirds handle Lubbock Christian JV for 8th straight win
Jerome Moore
11/24/2009 - Hobbs, NM. Jerome Moore scored a career high 19 points, and four other Thunderbirds scored in double figures as the Thunderbirds men’s basketball team cruised to a 91-53 win over Lubbock Christian JV at the Caster Activity Center. The win marks the eighth in a row for NMJC, and moves their season record to 9-1.
Thunderbirds men’s basketball gets road win at Ranger
11/21/2009 - Hobbs, NM. The NMJC men’s basketball defeated Ranger College in Ranger, TX Tuesday evening to finish off an exhausting stretch of basketball, with the T-Birds playing nine games in 17 days. After trailing 31-32 at the half, NMJC fought its way to a 70-65 victory over the Region V opponent. The win moves NMJC’s record to 8-1 on the young season, and also gives the Thunderbirds a 2-0 record on the road.
T-Birds perfect 3-0 in Pepsi Classic
11/19/2009 - Hobbs, NM. The New Mexico Junior College men’s basketball team defeated the Colorado Kings 71-55 to wrap up a perfect three game sweep at the Pepsi Classic in Garden City, KS. Having defeated #15 North Platte CC and Garden City CC on the previous two nights, the Thunderbirds were looking to win their third and final game of the tournament to move their season record to 7-1.
Thunderbirds get road win over Garden City
11/19/2009 - Hobbs, NM. On the second night of the Pepsi Classic in Garden City, KS, the NMJC Thunderbirds defeated the host team, Garden City Broncbusters, 59-58 in thrilling fashion. David Mecanovic’s 18 foot running jump shot at the buzzer sealed the 5th win in a row for the T-Birds. The game at Garden City was New Mexico Junior College’s first true road game of the young season.
Thunderbirds take down 15th ranked North Platte C.C.
11/13/2009 - Hobbs, NM. Thursday, Nov. 12
Thunderbirds go 2-0 at NMMI Classic
11/9/2009 - Hobbs, NM. The NMJC Thunderbirds went 2-0 over the weekend at the NMMI Classic in Roswell, NM. The two wins improved the Thunderbirds record to 4-1 on the season, and concluded a frenetic week where the T-Birds played five games in seven days.
Men’s Basketball Teams goes 2-1 in Thunderbird Classic
11/9/2009 - Hobbs, NM. The New Mexico Junior College men’s basketball team opened the 2009-2010 regular season by hosting the annual Thunderbird Classic at the Caster Activity Center. The Thunderbirds concluded the 2009-2010 three game classic with 2 wins and 1 loss. The three games marked the beginning of the Chris Tifft era at NMJC, as the new head coach was on the sidelines for the first time as a Thunderbird.
Watch Home Basketball Games on T-BirdTV!
10/29/2009 7:52:23 AM - Hobbs, NM. All home women's and men's basketball games can be watched live online on T-BirdTV. Thunderbird Classic tournament games on Sunday, November 1, at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. will be the first games streamed. Check men's and women's basketball schedules for all home game dates and times.
NMJC Names New Basketball Head Coach
5/29/2009 - Hobbs, NM. At a press conference on Tuesday, May 26, Chris Tifft was introduced as the new Head Men's Basketball Coach at New Mexico Junior College. Tifft replaces Jimmy Voight, who recently resigned to accept the associate coaching position at University of Louisiana-Monroe. Tifft was approved by the NMJC Board on May 19.
