The basketeers took a jaunt down South and found the teams just as genial as the Southern hospitality. Then came the new year and with it came an improved quintet as they started bowling over opponents as had the Wildcat teams of the past. But it's the final count that is registered in the won-loss columns. The Wildcats started the season with only three lettermen on the squad, and during the Christmas holidays were treated by Ohio State and Indiana as if they didn't have any experience, although in both contests the 'Cats led most of the way. Minus the services of Ken Rollins, who developed into one of the neatest performers of the season, and handicapped by an injured arm of big Mel Brewer, the Baronites were outplayed by a revenge-seeking pack of Volunteers, who during the season had dropped two tilts to the 'Cats. Before reaching the finals, the 'Cats whipped Tulane 48-31, eased by Georgia 59-30, and out-distanced Mississippi State 52-43. Standing: Milt Ticco, Student Manager Bob Landrum, Marvin Akers, Mel Brewer, Jim Weber, Tom Moore, Ed Lander, Everett Penick, Paul NoelĪlthough winding up on top of the conference with 8 wins against a lone setback, the Wildcats failed to retain the title by dropping to the Volunteers of Tennessee in the finals of the SEC tourney in Louisville by a count of 33-30. Second Row: Head Coach Adolph Rupp, Trainer Frank Mann, Wilbur Schu, Clyde Parker, Muff Davis, Kenny Rollins, Bill Barlow, Bill Hamm, Asst. | Schedule | Player Statistics | Game Statistics |įront Row (l to r): Carl Althaus, Ray Turley, Bob Atherton, Art Fish, Tom Moseley (Left for military service day before SEC Tournament) (Broke leg "incomplete fracture" in game vs. 1 players on this team were drafted by NBA teams.Ģ players on this team played in the NBA.Īll-American All-SEC All-SEC Tournament Īll-SEC All-SEC Tournament
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