1966–67 Idaho Vandals men's basketball team

The 1966–67 Idaho Vandals men's basketball team represented the University of Idaho during the 1966–67 NCAA University Division basketball season. Charter members of the Big Sky Conference, the Vandals were led by first-year head coach Wayne Anderson and played their home games on campus at the Memorial Gymnasium in Moscow, Idaho. They were 15–12 overall and 5–5 in conference play.[1][2]

1966–67 Idaho Vandals men's basketball
ConferenceBig Sky Conference
1966–67 record15–12 (5–5 Big Sky)
Head coach
Assistant coachJohn G. Smith
MVPBob Pipkin &
Dave Schlotthauer
Home arenaMemorial Gymnasium
1966–67 Big Sky men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
Gonzaga7–3 .700  21–6  .778
Montana State7–3 .700  15–11  .577
Weber State5–5 .500  18–7  .720
Idaho5–5 .500  15–12  .556
Idaho State5–5 .500  11–16  .407
Montana1–9 .100  7–17  .292

Alumnus Anderson had been an assistant (and head baseball coach) for nine years at Idaho. He was promoted in September 1966,[3][4] stepped down as baseball coach, and led the basketball program for eight years.

References

  1. "Big Sky final standings". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). March 6, 1967. p. 17.
  2. Missildine, Harry (March 9, 1967). "Wayne begins recruiting immediately". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). p. 14.
  3. "Idaho hoop pick due; Anderson seen choice". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). September 8, 1966. p. 25.
  4. "Idaho picks hoop coach". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). September 10, 1966. p. 11.
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