The 1947–48 Syracuse Nationals season was the second season of the franchise in the National Basketball League.
| 1947–48 Syracuse Nationals season | |
|---|---|
| Results | |
| Record | 24–36 (.400) |
| Place | Division: 4th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Lost NBL Eastern Division opening round to Anderson Packers, 3-0 |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Roster
edit- James Homer
- Mike Novak
- Jerry Rizzo
- John Chaney
- Stephen Sharkey
- Robert Kitterman
- Paul Seymour
- George Nelmark
- John Abramovic
- Edwin Oram
- Bob O'Shaughnessy
- Virgil Vaughn
- John Meehan
- William DeVenzio
- Garland O'Shields
- Roy Hurley
- Bob Fitzgerald
- John Sebastian
- Ken Walters
Regular season
editEastern Division standings
edit| Pos. | Eastern Division | Wins | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester Royals | 44 | 16 | .733 |
| 2 | Anderson Duffey Packers | 42 | 18 | .700 |
| 3 | Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons | 40 | 20 | .667 |
| 4 | Syracuse Nationals | 24 | 36 | .400 |
| 5 | Toledo Jeeps | 22 | 37 | .373 |
| 6 | Flint Dow A.C.'s | 8 | 52 | .133 |
Western Division standings
edit| Pos. | Western Division | Wins | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis Lakers | 43 | 17 | .717 |
| 2 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks | 30 | 30 | .500 |
| 3 | Oshkosh All-Stars | 29 | 31 | .483 |
| 4 | Indianapolis Kautskys | 24 | 35 | .407 |
| 5 | Sheboygan Red Skins | 23 | 37 | .383 |
Playoffs
editLost Opening Round (Anderson Packers) 3–0