1969–70 Idaho Vandals men's basketball team

The 1969–70 Idaho Vandals men's basketball team represented the University of Idaho during the 1969–70 NCAA University Division basketball season. Charter members of the Big Sky Conference, the Vandals were led by fourth-year head coach Wayne Anderson and played their home games on campus at the Memorial Gymnasium in Moscow, Idaho. They were 10–15 overall and 6–9 in conference play,[1] and ended on a five-game winning streak.[2]

1969–70 Idaho Vandals men's basketball
ConferenceBig Sky Conference
Record10–15 (6–9 Big Sky)
Head coach
MVPMalcolm Taylor
CaptainJohn Nelson
Home arenaMemorial Gymnasium
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

No Vandals were selected for the all-conference team; junior forwards Malcolm Taylor and John Nelson, team captain, were on the second team.[3] Taylor was voted the team's outstanding player.[2]

References

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