US Bank/NM State Athletics Hall of Fame
Won the Border Conference Championship for a third-straight season...Final record of 20-4...Entire starting five was All-Border Conference First or Second Team...One of only six teams in the nation invited to the NIT Tournament in New York City...Lost a close game to undefeated LIU before 18,000 fans...Won consolation game against Roanoke...Returned to tumultous welcome at Union Depot in El Paso, Texas.
Roster | Joe Jackson, Frank Kozeliski, Mel Ritchey, Pecos Finley, Kiko Martinez, Bob Sims, Otis Horton, Angie Cunico, Tom Hartigan, Otis Shows, Bob McAdams, Morris Wood
Head Coach | Jerry Hines