1970–71 Idaho Vandals men's basketball team

American college basketball season

1970–71 Idaho Vandals men's basketball
ConferenceBig Sky Conference
Record14–11 (8–6 Big Sky)
Head coach
  • Wayne Anderson (5th season)
Home arenaMemorial Gymnasium
Seasons
1970–71 Big Sky men's basketball standings
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Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Weber State 12 2   .857 21 6   .778
Idaho 8 6   .571 14 11   .560
Montana State 8 6   .571 10 13   .435
Idaho State 7 7   .500 9 15   .375
Gonzaga 6 8   .429 12 13   .480
Montana 6 8   .429 8 16   .333
Boise State 5 9   .357 10 16   .385
Northern Arizona 4 10   .286 6 19   .240

The 1970–71 Idaho Vandals men's basketball team represented the University of Idaho during the 1970–71 NCAA University Division basketball season. Charter members of the recently expanded Big Sky Conference, the Vandals were led by fifth-year head coach Wayne Anderson and played their home games on campus at the Memorial Gymnasium in Moscow, Idaho. They were 14–11 overall and 8–6 in conference play.[1]

Senior forward Malcolm Taylor was selected for the all-conference team, and senior forward John Nelson was on the second team.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Big Sky final standings". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). March 5, 1971. p. 16.
  2. ^ "Taylor gains all-star spot". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). March 10, 1971. p. 31.
  3. ^ "'Sky cagers named". Deseret News. (Salt Lake City, Utah). UPI. March 10, 1971. p. E2.
  • Sports Reference – Idaho Vandals: 1970–71 basketball season
  • Idaho Argonaut – student newspaper – 1971 editions
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Idaho Vandals men's basketball
Venues
  • Armory and Gymnasium (1905–1928)
  • Memorial Gymnasium (1928–1976, 2020–21)
  • Kibbie Dome / Cowan Spectrum (1976–2021)
  • Idaho Central Credit Union Arena (2021–present)
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