He was a versatile all-around player, accomplished scorer, and strong defender for the Lobos and head coach Gary Colson.
He continued developing his skills in a pro-am circuit summer league in Los Angeles, getting more comfortable as a guard and shooter.
[2] The summer league work paid off, and as a sophomore, in 1984–85, Greene became a starter for the Lobos, averaging 11.4 points and 4.3 rebounds a game.
[3] Greene shared backcourt duties with fellow sophomore Kelvin Scarborough, and the young Lobo squad went 19–13 with an appearance in the NIT.
[6] The Lobos beat Texas and Oklahoma State and built a 17–5 record before losing three straight on the road in a strong year for the WAC.
Elliott had a chance to put Arizona into the lead with seconds left, but Greene blocked the shot to seal the win, the only time the Lobos have beaten a #1-ranked team.