1966–67 Idaho Vandals men's basketball team

The 1966–67 Idaho Vandals men's basketball team represented the University of Idaho during the 1966–67 NCAA University Division basketball season. Charter members of the Big Sky Conference, the Vandals were led by first-year head coach Wayne Anderson and played their home games on campus at the Memorial Gymnasium in Moscow, Idaho. They were 15–12 overall and 5–5 in conference play.[1][2]

1966–67 Idaho Vandals men's basketball
ConferenceBig Sky Conference
1966–67 record15–12 (5–5 Big Sky)
Head coach
Assistant coachJohn G. Smith
MVPBob Pipkin &
Dave Schlotthauer
Home arenaMemorial Gymnasium
1966–67 Big Sky men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
Gonzaga73 .700  216  .778
Montana State73 .700  1511  .577
Weber State55 .500  187  .720
Idaho55 .500  1512  .556
Idaho State55 .500  1116  .407
Montana19 .100  717  .292

Alumnus Anderson had been an assistant (and head baseball coach) for nine years at Idaho. He was promoted in September 1966,[3][4] stepped down as baseball coach, and led the basketball program for eight years.

References

  1. "Big Sky final standings". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). March 6, 1967. p. 17.
  2. Missildine, Harry (March 9, 1967). "Wayne begins recruiting immediately". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). p. 14.
  3. "Idaho hoop pick due; Anderson seen choice". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). September 8, 1966. p. 25.
  4. "Idaho picks hoop coach". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). September 10, 1966. p. 11.
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