 In a formal ceremony on December 1, 1992, the basketball court at The Pit was dedicated and named Bob King Court in honor of the man known as the “Architect of Lobo Basketball.”

King died in Albuquerque on December 10, 2004, survived by his wife, four sons, and two daughters.A public memorial service was held at The Pit, attended by hundreds of mourners and former players, including Bird, Daniels, Harge, and Ron Nelson.Nelson praised King for his integrity and discipline, qualities he instilled in his players.