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Hall of Fame Inductees Men's Basketball Teams 1974-75 and 1975-76

Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees MBB Team 1974-75
Men's Basketball 1974-75
 
Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees MBB 1975-76
Men's Basketball 1975-76

The 1974-75 and 1975-76 Men's Basketball Teams
Under Head Coach Bill Westphal, the Tigers went 40-15 over two seasons, finishing 10-2 in conference play each season and winning back-to-back SCIAC Championships for the first time in 20 years. Led by John Zorotovich '75 (averaging 20.6 points per game) and Kraig King '77 (14.8 ppg), the 1974-75 squad finished 19-8 and advanced to the NAIA District III Championship. Anchored by First Team All-Conference players Steve Snodgress '78 (17.3 ppg) and King (14.4 ppg), the 1975-76 squad went 21-7 and earned a second straight berth in the NAIA District III Tournament. 

Team members include: Bob Corral '76, Kraig King '77, Bruce Metzger '76, Tom Ratkovich '77, Rich Roche '77, Kevin Rooney '77, and Dave Trotter '77 (both squads); Greg Butler '77, John Zorotovich '75, and Paul Zyskowski '75 (1974-75 only); and Jeff Czworniak '78, Bob Kilpatrick '78, Gary Le Cheminant '77, Steve Snodgress '78, and Larry Velasquez '78 (1975-76 only). Head coach Bill Westphal and Assistant Coaches Mike Joseph and Scott Larson '71 will be honored as well.