1964–65 Princeton Tigers men's basketball team
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The 1964–65 Princeton Tigers men's basketball
team represented Princeton University
in intercollegiate college basketball
during the 1964–65 NCAA University Division men's basketball season. Butch van Breda Kolff served as head coach
and the team captain
was Bill Bradley
. The team played its home games in the Dillon Gymnasium in Princeton, New Jersey
. The team was the champion of the Ivy League
, earning an invitation to the 23-team 1965 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
.
The team posted a 23-6 overall record and a 13-1 conference record. The team won its NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament East region first round contest against the by an 60–58 margin at The Palestra on March 8, 1965. Then in the East Regional at Cole Field House
in the team defeated 66–48 on March 12 and 109–69 on March 13. Then on March 19 in the national semifinal at the Memorial Coliseum the team was defeated by the Cazzie Russell-led Michigan Wolverines 93–76 before beating the 118–82 the following night. Bill Bradley
earned the NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player
award.
Bradley, who for third consecutive season led the conference in scoring
with a 28.8 points per game average in conference games, was a first team All-Ivy League selection. In addition, Bradley was a repeat consensus first team 1965 NCAA Men's Basketball All-American
selection by numerous panels: First team (Associated Press
, United Press International
, National Association of Basketball Coaches
, United States Basketball Writers Association
, Sporting News, Converse, NEA, Helms Foundation). Bradley also won a Rhodes Scholarship
and was a territorial first round selection in the 1965 NBA Draft
by the New York Knicks
. Bradley surpassed Arthur Loeb (1921–22 and 1922–23) and Cyril Haas (1915–16 and 1916–17) as the school's only three-time men's basketball All-American selection. Over the course of the season, Bradley won the national statistical championship for free throw percentage (88.6%, 273–308).
As a result of his performance against Witchita State in the final four
, Bradley holds the following NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament records: single-game points scored in a final four
(58), single-game field goals
made in a final four (22), single-year two-game points scored in a final four (87), and single-year two-game field goals made in a final four (34). Additionally, Bradley formerly held the final four single-game free throw percentage record of 93.3% (minimum 10 made, 14–15), which was broken on March 23, 1972 and single-year two-game free throw percentage record 95.0% (minimum 12 made, 19–20), which was broken in 1972.
The team's performance against Witchita State established the current final four victory margin record (36) and the final four single-team single-half points scored record (65, tied). The team's performance formerly held two other final four records: single-half two-team points scored (108, broken March 25, 1972) and single-year two-game field goals made (78, broken in 1977).
Bradley continues to hold the single-game, single-season, and career total and average points
Ivy League records. In addition, he holds the Ivy records for single-game, single-season, and career field goals
made as well as single-season, and career free throw
s made. His career points, career average, career field goals achieved in 1965 surpassed Tony Lavelli
(1949), Chet Forte
(1957) and Ernie Beck
(1953), respectively. His single-game points record surpassed Lavelli's 52 set on February 26, 1949. His 1965 career 87.6% free throw percentage, which surpassed Gus Broberg
's 1941 mark of 85.8%, stood as the Ivy League record until it was eclipsed by Joe Hieser in 1968.
Home games in CAPS
Final four
.
East Regional
Final Four
.
Princeton Tigers men's basketball
The Princeton Tigers men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Princeton University. The school competes in the Ivy League in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association . The Tigers play home basketball games at the Jadwin Gymnasium in...
team represented Princeton University
Princeton University
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in intercollegiate college basketball
College basketball
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during the 1964–65 NCAA University Division men's basketball season. Butch van Breda Kolff served as head coach
Head coach
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and the team captain
Captain (sports)
In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field...
was Bill Bradley
Bill Bradley
William Warren "Bill" Bradley is an American hall of fame basketball player, Rhodes scholar, and former three-term Democratic U.S. Senator from New Jersey. He ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic Party's nomination for President in the 2000 election.Bradley was born and raised in a suburb of St....
. The team played its home games in the Dillon Gymnasium in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton is a community located in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It is best known as the location of Princeton University, which has been sited in the community since 1756...
. The team was the champion of the Ivy League
Ivy League
The Ivy League is an athletic conference comprising eight private institutions of higher education in the Northeastern United States. The conference name is also commonly used to refer to those eight schools as a group...
, earning an invitation to the 23-team 1965 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
1965 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1965 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 23 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 8, 1965, and ended with the championship game on March 20 in Portland, Oregon...
.
The team posted a 23-6 overall record and a 13-1 conference record. The team won its NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament East region first round contest against the by an 60–58 margin at The Palestra on March 8, 1965. Then in the East Regional at Cole Field House
Cole Field House
The William P. Cole, Jr. Student Activities Building, more commonly known as Cole Field House, was the home of the University of Maryland basketball teams from 1955 until it was replaced by Comcast Center in 2002...
in the team defeated 66–48 on March 12 and 109–69 on March 13. Then on March 19 in the national semifinal at the Memorial Coliseum the team was defeated by the Cazzie Russell-led Michigan Wolverines 93–76 before beating the 118–82 the following night. Bill Bradley
Bill Bradley
William Warren "Bill" Bradley is an American hall of fame basketball player, Rhodes scholar, and former three-term Democratic U.S. Senator from New Jersey. He ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic Party's nomination for President in the 2000 election.Bradley was born and raised in a suburb of St....
earned the NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player
NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player
At the conclusion of the NCAA men's and women's Division I basketball championships , the Associated Press selects a Most Outstanding Player. The MOP need not be, but almost always is a member of the Championship team, especially since the third place game was eliminated after 1981...
award.
Bradley, who for third consecutive season led the conference in scoring
Point (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
with a 28.8 points per game average in conference games, was a first team All-Ivy League selection. In addition, Bradley was a repeat consensus first team 1965 NCAA Men's Basketball All-American
1965 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
The Consensus 1965 College Basketball All-American team, as determined by aggregating the results of four major All-American teams. To earn "consensus" status, a player must win honors from a majority of the following teams: the Associated Press, the USBWA, The United Press International and the...
selection by numerous panels: First team (Associated Press
Associated Press
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, United Press International
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, National Association of Basketball Coaches
National Association of Basketball Coaches
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, United States Basketball Writers Association
United States Basketball Writers Association
The United States Basketball Writers Association was founded in 1956 by Walter Byers and serves the interests of journalists who cover college basketball.-Scholarships:...
, Sporting News, Converse, NEA, Helms Foundation). Bradley also won a Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship, named after Cecil Rhodes, is an international postgraduate award for study at the University of Oxford. It was the first large-scale programme of international scholarships, and is widely considered the "world's most prestigious scholarship" by many public sources such as...
and was a territorial first round selection in the 1965 NBA Draft
1965 NBA Draft
The 1965 NBA Draft was the 19th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on May 6, 1965, before the 1965–66 season....
by the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
. Bradley surpassed Arthur Loeb (1921–22 and 1922–23) and Cyril Haas (1915–16 and 1916–17) as the school's only three-time men's basketball All-American selection. Over the course of the season, Bradley won the national statistical championship for free throw percentage (88.6%, 273–308).
As a result of his performance against Witchita State in the final four
Final four
Final Four isa sports term that is commonly applied to the last four teams remaining in a playoff tournament, most notably NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments. The term usually refers to the four teams who compete in the two games of a single-elimination tournament's semi-final round...
, Bradley holds the following NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament records: single-game points scored in a final four
Final four
Final Four isa sports term that is commonly applied to the last four teams remaining in a playoff tournament, most notably NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments. The term usually refers to the four teams who compete in the two games of a single-elimination tournament's semi-final round...
(58), single-game field goals
Field goal (basketball)
In basketball, the term field goal refers to a basket scored on any shot or tap other than a free throw, worth two or three points depending on the distance of the attempt from the basket. "Field Goal" is the official terminology used by the National Basketball Association in their rule book,...
made in a final four (22), single-year two-game points scored in a final four (87), and single-year two-game field goals made in a final four (34). Additionally, Bradley formerly held the final four single-game free throw percentage record of 93.3% (minimum 10 made, 14–15), which was broken on March 23, 1972 and single-year two-game free throw percentage record 95.0% (minimum 12 made, 19–20), which was broken in 1972.
The team's performance against Witchita State established the current final four victory margin record (36) and the final four single-team single-half points scored record (65, tied). The team's performance formerly held two other final four records: single-half two-team points scored (108, broken March 25, 1972) and single-year two-game field goals made (78, broken in 1977).
Bradley continues to hold the single-game, single-season, and career total and average points
Point (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
Ivy League records. In addition, he holds the Ivy records for single-game, single-season, and career field goals
Field goal (basketball)
In basketball, the term field goal refers to a basket scored on any shot or tap other than a free throw, worth two or three points depending on the distance of the attempt from the basket. "Field Goal" is the official terminology used by the National Basketball Association in their rule book,...
made as well as single-season, and career free throw
Free throw
In basketball, free throws or foul shots are unopposed attempts to score points from a restricted area on the court , and are generally awarded after a foul on the shooter by the opposing team...
s made. His career points, career average, career field goals achieved in 1965 surpassed Tony Lavelli
Tony Lavelli
Anthony Lavelli, Jr. was an American basketball player and musician. He averaged 6.9 points per game during his two year NBA career while also providing half-time entertainment with his accordion performances....
(1949), Chet Forte
Chet Forte
Fulvio Chester "Chet" Forte, Jr. was an American television director and sports radio talk show host.-Early life:...
(1957) and Ernie Beck
Ernie Beck
Ernest Joseph Beck is a retired American professional basketball player. Beck played seven years in the National Basketball Association for the Philadelphia Warriors, St. Louis Hawks and Syracuse Nationals. He was a territorial pick in the 1953 NBA Draft, selected by the Warriors...
(1953), respectively. His single-game points record surpassed Lavelli's 52 set on February 26, 1949. His 1965 career 87.6% free throw percentage, which surpassed Gus Broberg
Gus Broberg
Gustave Theodore "Gus" Broberg, Jr. was a college basketball standout, World War II pilot, lawyer and judge...
's 1941 mark of 85.8%, stood as the Ivy League record until it was eclipsed by Joe Hieser in 1968.
Regular season
The team posted a 23-6 (13-1 Ivy League) record.| LAFAYETTE | W | 83-74 | |
| Army | W | 64-60 | |
| Villanova | L | *60-61 | |
| COLGATE | W | 81-53 | |
| NAVY | W | 77-67 | |
| Rutgers | W | 92-79 | |
| St. Louis | L | 71-90 | |
| Syracuse ! | W | 79-69 | |
| Michigan ! | L | 78-80 | |
| Cincinnati ! | L | 69-71 | |
| YALE | W | *57-56 | |
| BROWN | W | 80-58 | |
| Columbia | W | 78-68 | |
| Cornell | L | 69-70 | |
| Pennsylvania | W | 83-72 | |
| Brown | W | 69-49 | |
| Yale | W | 67-62 | |
| HARVARD | W | 76-55 | |
| DARTMOUTH | W | 103-64 | |
| Dartmouth | W | 83-57 | |
| Harvard | W | 82-72 | |
| COLUMBIA | W | 93-60 | |
| CORNELL | W | 107-84 | |
| PENNSYLVANIA | W | 81-71 | |
| Penn State @ | W | 60-58 | |
| North Carolina State # | W | 66-48 | |
| Providence # | W | 109-69 | |
| Michigan $ | L | 76-93 | |
| Wichita State $ | W | 118-82 |
- ! = ECAC Holiday Classic at New York
- @ = NCAA first round at Philadelphia
- # = NCAA East Regional at College Park, Md.
- $ = NCAA Final Four at Portland, Ore.
Home games in CAPS
NCAA tournament
The team advanced to the 1965 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament1965 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1965 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 23 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 8, 1965, and ended with the championship game on March 20 in Portland, Oregon...
Final four
Final four
Final Four isa sports term that is commonly applied to the last four teams remaining in a playoff tournament, most notably NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments. The term usually refers to the four teams who compete in the two games of a single-elimination tournament's semi-final round...
.
- 3/8/65 in Philadelphia, Pa.: Princeton 60, Penn State 58
East Regional
- 3/12/65 in College Park, Md.: Princeton 66, N.C. State 48
- 3/13/65 in College Park, Md.: Princeton 109, Providence 69
Final Four
- 3/19/65 in Portland, Ore.: Michigan 93, Princeton 76
- 3/20/65 in Portland, Ore.: Princeton 118, Wichita State 82
Awards and honors
- Bill BradleyBill BradleyWilliam Warren "Bill" Bradley is an American hall of fame basketball player, Rhodes scholar, and former three-term Democratic U.S. Senator from New Jersey. He ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic Party's nomination for President in the 2000 election.Bradley was born and raised in a suburb of St....
- NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding PlayerNCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding PlayerAt the conclusion of the NCAA men's and women's Division I basketball championships , the Associated Press selects a Most Outstanding Player. The MOP need not be, but almost always is a member of the Championship team, especially since the third place game was eliminated after 1981...
- Ivy League Scoring Champion
- First Team All-Ivy League
- 1965 NCAA Men's Basketball All-American1965 NCAA Men's Basketball All-AmericansThe Consensus 1965 College Basketball All-American team, as determined by aggregating the results of four major All-American teams. To earn "consensus" status, a player must win honors from a majority of the following teams: the Associated Press, the USBWA, The United Press International and the...
(consensus) - All-East
- NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player
- Gary WaltersGary WaltersGary D. Walters is an American athlete, coach, athletic administrator and business man, best known for being a former point guard for Princeton in NCAA basketball, appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated, chairing the NCAA's Division I Men's Basketball Committee in 2007, and operating...
- Honorable Mention All-Ivy League
- Ed Hummer
- Honorable Mention All-Ivy League
Team players drafted into the NBA
Two players from this team were selected in the NBA DraftNBA Draft
The NBA Draft is an annual event in which the thirty teams from the National Basketball Association can draft players who are eligible and wish to join the league. These players are usually amateur U.S. college basketball players, but international players are also eligible to be drafted...
.
| Year | Round | Pick | Player | NBA Club |
| 1965 1965 NBA Draft The 1965 NBA Draft was the 19th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on May 6, 1965, before the 1965–66 season.... |
1 | 2 | Bill Bradley Bill Bradley William Warren "Bill" Bradley is an American hall of fame basketball player, Rhodes scholar, and former three-term Democratic U.S. Senator from New Jersey. He ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic Party's nomination for President in the 2000 election.Bradley was born and raised in a suburb of St.... |
New York Knicks New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
| 1967 1967 NBA Draft The 1967 NBA Draft was the 21st annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on May 3, 1967 before the 1967–68 season. In this draft, 12 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players. A player who had finished his four-year college eligibility... |
6 | 17 | Ed Hummer | Boston Celtics Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which... |
See also
- Princeton Tigers men's basketballPrinceton Tigers men's basketballThe Princeton Tigers men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Princeton University. The school competes in the Ivy League in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association . The Tigers play home basketball games at the Jadwin Gymnasium in...
- 1965 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament1965 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball TournamentThe 1965 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 23 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 8, 1965, and ended with the championship game on March 20 in Portland, Oregon...
- NCAA Men's Division I Final Four appearances by coachesNCAA Men's Division I Final Four appearances by coachesThis is a list of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Regional Championships by coach. The current names of the NCAA Tournament regions are the East, Southeast, Southwest, and West...
- NCAA Men's Division I Final Four appearances by schoolNCAA Men's Division I Final Four appearances by schoolThis is a list of NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Final Four appearances by school. Schools whose names are italicized are no longer in Division I and can no longer be included in the tournament. Several teams have vacated Final Four appearances and are marked with an * with...
- List of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Final Four participants
- NCAA Men's Division I Tournament bids by schoolNCAA Men's Division I Tournament bids by schoolThis is a list of NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament bids by school, as of 2011. Schools whose names are italicized are no longer in Division I, and can no longer be included in the tournament....
- NCAA Men's Division I Tournament bids by school and conference
- NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament all-time team recordsNCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament all-time team recordsThis is a list of NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament all-time records, as of 2010. Schools whose names are italicized are no longer in Division I, and can no longer be included in the tournament...