1957–58 Seattle Chieftains men's basketball team

The 1957–58 Seattle Chieftains men's basketball team (now known as Redhawks) represented Seattle University during the 1957–58 NCAA University Division men's basketball season. Led by future top draft pick Elgin Baylor, Seattle was the runner-up in the NCAA Tournament, falling to Kentucky in the finals in Louisville, Kentucky.[1][2]

1957–58 Seattle Chieftains men's basketball
ConferenceIndependent
Ranking
CoachesNo. 19
APNo. 18
1957–58 record24–7
Head coachJohn Castellani (2nd season)

Roster
1956–57 Seattle Chieftains men's basketball team
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearHometown
F/C 22 Elgin Baylor 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)215 lb (98 kg) Jr Washington, D.C.
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • (W) Walk-on

    Schedule and results
    Date
    time, TV    		 Rank# Opponent# Result Record Site
    city, state
    Regular Season
    Dec 20, 1957*
    		 No. 12 vs. No. 7 San Francisco
    Bluegrass Festival    		 L 51–60  3–2
    		 Freedom Hall 
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Dec 21, 1957*
    		 No. 12 vs. Army
    Bluegrass Festival    		 W 80–51  4–2
    		 Freedom Hall 
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Dec 26, 1957*
    		 No. 15 vs. Connecticut
    ECAC Holiday Festival    		 W 87–83  5–2
    		 Madison Square Garden 
    New York, New York
    Dec 28, 1957*
    		 No. 15 vs. Temple
    ECAC Holiday Festival    		 L 73–91  5–3
    		 Madison Square Garden 
    New York, New York
    Dec 30, 1957*
    		 No. 15 vs. Dayton
    ECAC Holiday Festival    		 L 75–81  5–4
    		 Madison Square Garden 
    New York, New York
    NCAA Tournament
    Mar 14, 1958*
    		 No. 18 vs. No. 4 San Francisco
    West Regional Semifinal    		 W 69–67  19–4
    		 Cow Palace (16,382)
    Daly City, California
    Mar 15, 1958*
    		 No. 18 vs. California
    West Regional Final    		 W 66–62 OT 20–4
    		 Cow Palace 
    Daly City, California
    Mar 21, 1958*
    		 No. 18 vs. No. 3 Kansas State
    National Semifinal – Final Four    		 W 73–51  21–4
    		 Freedom Hall 
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Mar 22, 1958*
    		 No. 18 vs. No. 9 Kentucky
    National Championship Game    		 L 72–84  21–5
    		 Freedom Hall 
    Louisville, Kentucky
    *Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses. W=West.
    All times are in Pacific Time.

    NCAA Tournament
    Main article: 1958 NCAA University Division Basketball Tournament

    Source:[3]

    NCAA Championship

    The NCAA Final Four was played at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky.[1] Seattle had an integrated team, and played in front of an all-white crowd of 18,803.[4] Elgin Baylor was the nation's second-best scorer (32.5) behind Cincinnati's Oscar Robertson.[4] The Chieftains led Kentucky by 11 points in the first half, and were leading 60–58, with seven minutes in the game. Seattle lost the game 84–72,[2] for a 23–6 season.[4]

    After the championship game, Baylor hinted that he might return for his senior season. Castellani had two recruits with him from the South Bend area, forwards Don Piasecki and Don Ogorek. The Chieftains also added a transfer from Indiana, guard Charlie Brown.[4] The feeling was that the team would have a bright future.

    Rankings
    Main article: 1957–58 NCAA University Division men's basketball rankings

    Awards and honors

    Team players drafted into the NBA
    RoundPickPlayerNBA Club
    11Elgin BaylorMinneapolis Lakers

    Source:[6]

    References
    1. "Seattle gains NCAA finals; to battle Kentucky tonight". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. March 22, 1958. p. 8.
    2. ""Nothing wrong with 2d;" Seattle is beaten in finals". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. March 24, 1958. p. 18.
    3. http://www.databasesports.com/ncaab/tourney.htm?yr=1958
    4. Raley, Dan (27 March 2007). "Where Are They Now? John Castellani, Seattle U basketball coach". Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
    5. "Final Four Most Outstanding Players". cbs.sportsline.com. Archived from the original on 7 September 2008. Retrieved 31 March 2008.
    6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-04. Retrieved 2012-04-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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