1965–66 Idaho Vandals men's basketball team

The 1965–66 Idaho Vandals men's basketball team represented the University of Idaho during the 1965–66 NCAA University Division basketball season. Charter members of the Big Sky Conference, the Vandals were led by third-year head coach Jim Goddard and played their home games on campus at the Memorial Gymnasium in Moscow, Idaho. They were 12–14 overall and 2–8 in conference play.[1][2][3]

1965–66 Idaho Vandals men's basketball
ConferenceBig Sky Conference
1965–66 record12–14 (2–8 Big Sky)
Head coachJim Goddard (3rd season)
Assistant coachWayne Anderson
Home arenaMemorial Gymnasium
1965–66 Big Sky men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
Weber State82 .800  205  .800
Gonzaga82 .800  197  .731
Montana65 .545  1410  .583
Montana State55 .500  715  .318
Idaho28 .200  1214  .462
Idaho State19 .100  719  .269

Goddard unexpectedly resigned in August 1966 for an administrative position at the Oregon department of education in Salem.[4][5] He was succeeded by alumnus Wayne Anderson, a longtime assistant and head baseball coach.[6][7]

References

  1. "Big Sky final standings". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). March 7, 1966. p. 16.
  2. "Vandals top ISU in scoring duel". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). March 8, 1966. p. 8.
  3. "Pipkin leads Vandals to victory in finale". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). March 8, 1966. p. 12.
  4. "Goddard quits Idaho coaching job". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). August 19, 1966. p. 14.
  5. "Idaho opens quest for new hoop coach". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). August 19, 1966. p. 13.
  6. "Idaho hoop pick due; Anderson seen choice". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). September 8, 1966. p. 25.
  7. "Idaho picks hoop coach". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). September 10, 1966. p. 11.
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