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1951–52 La Salle Explorers men's basketball team

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1951–52 La Salle Explorers men's basketball
ConferenceIndependent
Ranking
CoachesNo. 17
Record25–7
Seasons

The 1951–52 La Salle Explorers men's basketball team represented La Salle University. The Explorers would win the 1952 National Invitation Tournament.

National Invitation Tournament

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  • First Round
    • La Salle 80, Seton Hall 76
  • Quarterfinals
    • La Salle 51, St. John's 45
  • Semifinal round
    • La Salle 59, Duquesne 46
  • Final
    • La Salle 75, Dayton 64

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Awards and honors

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Team players drafted into the NBA

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Player NBA Club
Newt Jones Philadelphia Warriors
Bud Donnelly Syracuse Nationals

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Rankings

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References

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  1. ^ "NIT OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - History". Archived from the original on March 26, 2010. Retrieved December 9, 2009.
  2. ^ "1952 NBA Draft on Basketballreference.com". Archived from the original on January 17, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2009.