1994–95 Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball team

The 1994–95 Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball team[2] [3] represented Santa Clara University in the 1994-95 Season. Led by head coach Dick Davey, the Broncos finished with a record of 21-7, and a WCC record of 12-2, placing first in the West Coast Conference. After losing in the first round of the West coast Conference tournament to Loyola Marymount, the school received an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament, where they were beaten by Mississippi State in the first round. Throughout the season, Canadian point guard Steve Nash was a standout performer for the Broncos, winning the WCC Player of the Year. Following the season, Nash would contemplate entering the NBA draft, but elected to return for his senior season.

1994–95 Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball
WCC Regular Season Champions
NCAA Tournament, Round of 64
ConferenceWest Coast Conference
1994–95 record21–7 (12–2 WCC)
Head coach
Home arenaToso Pavilion
1994–95 West Coast Conference men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
Santa Clara122 .857  217  .750
Portland104 .714  218  .724
Saint Mary's104 .714  1810  .643
Gonzaga77 .500  219  .700
San Diego59 .357  1116  .407
San Francisco410 .286  1019  .345
Pepperdine410 .286  819  .296
Loyola Marymount410 .286  1315  .464
1995 WCC Tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll[1]

Roster

1994–95 Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball team
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearPrevious schoolHometown
G 11 Steve Nash 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)175 lb (79 kg) JrSt. Michaels Victoria, BC
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • (W) Walk-on

    Schedule and results

    Date
    time, TV
    Rank# Opponent# Result Record Site
    city, state
    Regular Season
    WCC Tournament
    NCAA Tournament
    Mar 17, 1995*
    vs. No. 18 Mississippi State L 67–75  21–7
    Taco Bell Arena 
    Boise, Idaho
    *Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.

    [4]

    Awards and honors

    References

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