1969–70 Idaho State Bengals men's basketball team

The 1969–70 Idaho State Bengals men's basketball team represented Idaho State University during the 1969–70 NCAA University Division basketball season. Led by third-year head coach Dan Miller, the Bengals played their home games on campus at Reed Gym in Pocatello.

1969–70 Idaho State Bengals men's basketball
ConferenceBig Sky Conference
Record14–11 (11–4 Big Sky)
Head coach
  • Dan Miller (3rd season)
Home arenaReed Gym
Seasons
1969–70 Big Sky men's basketball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Weber State 12 3   .800 19 8   .704
Idaho State 11 4   .733 14 11   .560
Gonzaga 7 8   .467 10 16   .385
Idaho 6 9   .400 10 15   .400
Montana 5 10   .333 8 18   .308
Montana State 4 11   .267 4 22   .154

Idaho State finished the regular season at 14–11 overall, with a 11–4 record in the Big Sky Conference, runner-up to champion Weber State.[1]

Junior guard Willie Humes averaged nearly 29 points per game and was unanimously selected to the all-conference team; junior guard O'Neill Simmons was on the second team.[2]

The new ISU Minidome was completed after the season and became the new home court that autumn.

References

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  1. ^ "Big Sky final standings". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). March 9, 1970. p. 15.
  2. ^ "Sojourner top choice in Big Sky". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. March 12, 1970. p. 12.
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