1971–72 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team

The 1971–72 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team represented Gonzaga University during the 1971–72 NCAA University Division basketball season. Members of the Big Sky Conference, the Bulldogs were led by Hank Anderson in his twenty-first season as their head coach. They played their home games on campus at Kennedy Pavilion in Spokane, Washington. They were 14–12 overall and 8–6 in conference play, in a three-way tie for second place.[1]

1971–72 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball
ConferenceBig Sky Conference
Record14–12 (8–6 Big Sky)
Head coach
Home arenaKennedy Pavilion
Seasons
1971–72 Big Sky men's basketball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Weber State 10 4   .714 18 11   .621
Gonzaga 8 6   .571 14 12   .538
Northern Arizona 8 6   .571 13 10   .565
Idaho State 8 6   .571 14 12   .538
Montana 7 7   .500 14 11   .560
Boise State 7 7   .500 14 12   .538
Montana State 6 8   .429 9 16   .360
Idaho 2 12   .143 5 14   .263

Junior forward Joe Clayton was selected to the all-conference team and junior center Greg Sten was second team. Senior guard Chris Nickola and sophomore guard Skip Molitor were honorable mention.[2][3][4]

After over two decades at Gonzaga, Anderson left in late March to become the head coach at conference rival Montana State.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ Missildine, Harry (March 2, 1972). "Sharp shootin' Zags turn back Vandals". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). p. 23.
  2. ^ "3 WSC aces 'All Big Sky'". Deseret News. (Salt Lake City, Utah). Associated Press. March 15, 1972. p. D5.
  3. ^ "Two Zags named to Big Sky stars". Spokane Daily News. (Washington). March 15, 1972. p. 33.
  4. ^ "Weber tops Big Sky vote; Clayton makes first team". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. March 16, 1972. p. 22.
  5. ^ "Anderson chosen at Montana State". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). March 24, 1972. p. 17.
  6. ^ "Anderson selected MSU court coach". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). March 25, 1972. p. 12.
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