The Master's University Hall of Honor
If there ever was a "Dream Team" at The Master's College (in this case, Los Angeles Baptist College), a strong argument could be made for this squad that boasted some of the program's best-ever players in just its sixth year of competition.Â
Featuring an athletic backcourt and a huge front line, the Mustangs used a potent inside-outside game to overwhelm opponents en route to an 18-6 record. Even more startling was the prolific fashion in which they beat teams, averaging a jaw-dropping 104 points per game.
Led by all-time greats Jimmy Walker and Mike Basarich , the Mustangs went over the century mark 12 times and scored 120 or more points on six occasions. They put up 153 points (a school record at the time) against Pacific Christian, 134 at Life Bible, and 124 vs. Southern California College.
Not only did the squad, coached by Pete Reese, set the school record for scoring average, they also established a trio of other single-season standards that may never be broken: 2,422 field goals attempted, 1,179 field goals made, and 729 assists.
Walker, who averaged a stunning 31.4ppg, was named the MVP of the Southern California Conference and was joined on the first team by Basarich, who posted a double-double average of 24.1ppg and a whopping 21.9rpg.Â
Down the road, these two were joined in the original Mustang Basketball Hall of Fame by teammates Dennis Lord, Jerry Owens, and Dolphus Weary. Putting an exclamation point on one of the most dazzling seasons in school history, the high-powered Mustangs were featured in Sports Illustrated. Â
The squad:
Mike Basarich             Â
Jon Dunkin, Jr.
Dennis Lord             Â
Jerry Owens
Norm Scheib             Â
Willie Thomas
Jimmy Walker             Â
Dolphus Weary
Pete Reese, CoachÂ