Getting to know Montana basketball
Syracuse’s NCAA Tournament opponents, the No. 13-seed Montana Grizzles have their own fair share of basketball history.
How they got here:
Big Sky conference champions, they beat Weber State Wildcats 67-64 in the tournament championship.
Home court:
Dahlberg Arena
NCAA Tournament appearances (10):
1975, 1991, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2013
Best NCAA Tournament finish:
1975, Sweet 16. The Grizzlies lost to UCLA in the West region semifinals before losing to UNLV in the regional 3rd-place game.
Winningest coach:
George Dahlberg (1937-42, 1944-55)
235-233
Big Sky tournament titles (9):
1991, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2013
Highest NBA draft pick:
M.R. Richardson, 4th overall 1978, New York Knicks
Richardson played eight seasons in the NBA, four with the Knicks, half of one with the Golden State Warriors and the rest of his career with the New Jersey Nets.
Career stats
PPG14.8
RPG 5.5
APG 7.0
Steals/game 2.6
FG% 46%
3FG% 22%
FT % 69%