1968–69 Idaho Vandals men's basketball team

1968–69 Idaho Vandals men's basketball
ConferenceBig Sky Conference
Record11–15 (6–9 Big Sky)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
MVPJerry Smith & Jim Thacker
Home arenaMemorial Gymnasium
Seasons
1968–69 Big Sky men's basketball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Weber State 15 – 0   1.000 27 – 3   .900
Montana State 11 – 4   .733 17 – 8   .680
Gonzaga 6 – 9   .400 11 – 15   .423
Idaho 6 – 9   .400 11 – 15   .423
Montana 4 – 11   .267 9 – 17   .346
Idaho State 3 – 12   .200 8 – 18   .308

The 1968–69 Idaho Vandals men's basketball team represented the University of Idaho during the 1968–69 NCAA University Division basketball season. Charter members of the Big Sky Conference, the Vandals were led by third-year head coach Wayne Anderson and played their home games on campus at the Memorial Gymnasium in Moscow, Idaho.

Expected to contend for the Big Sky title,[2][3] they were 11–15 overall (6–9 in Big Sky, third),[4] ending with five wins in their final seven games.[5]

References

  1. ^ "James will speak at Bantam banquet". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). March 18, 1969. p. 10.
  2. ^ a b Missildine, Harry (November 27, 1968). "Big Sky crown eyed by Vandals". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). p. 13.
  3. ^ a b "Idaho viewed title threat in Big Sky basketball race". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). November 27, 1968. p. 11.
  4. ^ "Big Sky final standings". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). March 10, 1969. p. 16.
  5. ^ "Idaho ties for third spot with late-season surge". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). March 10, 1970. p. 16.