1995–96 Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2023 1995–96 Santa Clara Broncos Basketball West Coast Conference WCC 20–9 10–4 Dick Davey 4th Larry Hauser Steve Seandel Toso Pavilion WCC regular season champions NCAA tournament second round The 1995–96 Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball team represented Santa Clara University in the 1995-96 Season. Led by head coach Dick Davey, the Broncos finished with a record of 20–9, and a regular season record of 19–8, placing first in the West Coast Conference. After losing in the first round of the West Coast Conference tournament to 1995 men Pepperdine Waves Pepperdine,Pepperdine Pulls Off a Stunner, Defeating Santa Clara, 63-60 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-03-03-sp-42600-story.html The Los Angeles Times March 3, 1996 December 28, 2022 the school received an at-large bid into the NCAA tournament, where they beat Maryland in the first round,School's out for UM as Santa Clara rules https://www.baltimoresun.com/1996/03/16/schools-out-for-um-as-santa-clara-rules-terps-four-seniors-leave-with-whimper-in-91-79-drubbing-2nd-half-run-powers-broncos-maryland-suffers-first-1st-round-ncaa-defeat/ The Baltimore Sun March 16, 1996 December 28, 2022 before being ousted by Kansas in the Round of 32.Vaughn Shuts Down Nash, Kansas Wins https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-03-18-sp-48451-story.html The Los Angeles Times March 18, 1996 December 28, 2022 Throughout the season, Canadian point guard Steve Nash was a standout performer for the Broncos, winning his second consecutive WCC Player of the Year. Following the season, Nash would enter the NBA draft, being selected 15th overall by the Phoenix Suns. In his NBA career, Nash would play two tenures with the Suns, being named MVP twice, he would also play for the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. Roster 1995 Santa Clara Broncos y yes Steve Nash 11 G 6 3 175 sr y Victoria, BC St. Michaels Adam Anderson 12 GF 6 5 sr Lloyd Pierce 21 G 6 3 so y San Jose, California Yerba Buena Marlon Garnett 24 G 6 2 185 jr y Los Angeles, California Hamilton Jason Sedlock 30 F 6 7 sr Drew Zurek 31 C 6 9 jr Phil Von Buchwaldt 33 C 6 11 sr Kevin Dunne 34 F 6 6 sr Brendan Graves 42 C 6 10 sr Dick Davey (Pacific) Larry Hauser (Chicago State) Steve Seandel (San Jose State) Schedule and results yes yes |- !colspan=9 style=Santa Clara Broncos white| Regular season Nov 20, 1995 yes yes UCLA 4 Lahaina Civic Center Maui, Hawaii Maui Invitational Tournament 78–69First Test Too Tough for Bruins https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-21-sp-5541-story.html The Los Angeles Times November 21, 1995 December 28, 2022 Garnett 21 1–0 Nov 21, 1995 yes yes Villanova 3 Lahaina Civic Center Maui, Hawaii Maui Invitational Tournament 65–77Santa Clara Tries, but Can’t Get Past Villanova https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-22-sp-5928-story.html The Los Angeles Times November 22, 1995 December 28, 2022 1–1 Nov 22, 1995 yes yes Michigan State Lahaina Civic Center Maui, Hawaii Maui Invitational Tournament 77–71MAUI INVITATIONAL : Villanova Wins Title, 77-75 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-23-sp-6234-story.html The Los Angeles Times November 23, 1995 December 28, 2022 Nash 23 2–1 Nov 25, 1995 yes yes 1995 men Oregon State Beavers Oregon State Rose Garden Portland, Oregon 50–45 3–1 Dec 1, 1995 yes yes San Jose State San Jose Arena San Jose, California 79–51 4–1 Dec 9, 1995 yes 25 1995 none Southern Jaguars Southern Toso Pavilion Santa Clara, California 98–53 Nash 15 5–1 Dec 12, 1995 yes 22 1995 men Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno State Toso Pavilion Santa Clara, California 66–58 4,826 6–1 Dec 16, 1995 yes yes 22 Marquette Bradley Center Milwaukee, Wisconsin 49–78Marquette Puts The Clamps On Nash, Santa Clara https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/dec/17/marquette-puts-the-cls-on-nash-santa-clara/ The Spokesman-Review December 17, 1995 December 28, 2022 Tied 11 6–2 Dec 18, 1995 yes yes Illinois State Redbird Arena Normal, Illinois 80–78 7,883 7–2 Dec 22, 1995 yes 1995 men Pacific Tigers Pacific Toso Pavilion Santa Clara, California 75–70 8–2 Dec 29, 1995 yes yes Penn State San Jose Arena San Jose, California Cable Car Classic 49–70 8–3 Dec 30, 1995 yes yes Georgia Tech San Jose Arena San Jose, California Cable Car Classic 71–66Marbury gets points, Nash's Broncos the win https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Marbury-gets-points-Nash-s-Broncos-the-win-3114448.php SFGATE December 31, 1995 December 28, 2022 9–3 Jan 12, 1996 Gonzaga Toso Pavilion Santa Clara, California 72–61 10–3 1–0 Jan 13, 1996 Portland Toso Pavilion Santa Clara, California 86–66 11–3 2–0 Jan 19, 1996 yes 1995 men Loyola Marymount Lions Loyola Marymount Gersten Pavilion Los Angeles, California 62–71 11–4 2–1 Jan 20, 1996 yes 1995 men Pepperdine Waves Pepperdine Firestone Fieldhouse Malibu, California 87–76 12–4 3–1 Jan 26, 1996 Pepperdine Toso Pavilion Santa Clara, California 69–72 12–5 3–2 Jan 27, 1996 Loyola Marymount Toso Pavilion Santa Clara, California 78–60 13–5 4–2 Feb 1, 1996 yes 1995 men San Francisco Dons San Francisco War Memorial Gymnasium San Francisco, California 70–57 14–5 5–2 Feb 3, 1996 yes 1995 men San Diego Toreros San Diego USD Sports Center San Diego, California 63–74 14–6 5–3 Feb 9, 1996 San Diego Toso Pavilion Santa Clara, California 72–52 15–6 6–3 Feb 10, 1996 San Francisco Toso Pavilion Santa Clara, California 65–41 16–6 7–3 Feb 14, 1996 yes 1995 men Saint Mary's Gaels Saint Mary's McKeon Pavilion Moraga, California 79–65 17–6 8–3 Feb 18, 1996 Saint Mary's Toso Pavilion Santa Clara, California 64–61 18–6 9–3 Feb 14, 1996 yes Portland Chiles Center Portland, Oregon 71–80 18–7 9–4 Feb 24, 1996 yes Gonzaga The Kennel Spokane, Washington 77–71Gonzaga Learns To Share; Broncos Defeat Bulldogs to Earn Tie for WCC Title https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1996/feb/25/gonzaga-learns-to-share-broncos-defeat-bulldogs/ The Spokesman-Review February 25, 1996 December 28, 2022 19–7 10–4 |- !colspan=9 style=Santa Clara Broncos white| WCC Tournament Mar 2, 1996 yes 1 Pepperdine 8 Toso Pavilion Santa Clara, California Quarterfinals 60–63 Nash 25 19–8 |- !colspan=9 style=Santa Clara Broncos white| NCAA Tournament Mar 15, 1996 yes yes 10 W Maryland 7 W ASU Activity Center Tempe, Arizona First Round 91–79 Nash 28 Dunne 9 Nash 12 20–8 Mar 17, 1996 yes yes 10 W Kansas 4 2 W ASU Activity Center Tempe, Arizona Second Round 51–76 Dunne 10 Tied 8 Nash 6 20–9 AP Poll Pacific Time W West https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/santa-clara/1996.html 1995-96 Santa Clara Broncos Roster and Stats - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com College Basketball at Sports-Reference.comhttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/040601aaa.html#post Men's Basketball History2018-19 Santa Clara Men's Basketball History and Records https://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-baskbl/2018-19/files/history_and_records.pdf Santa Clara Athletics April 26, 2020 August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Rankings 1995–96 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Men's Game Random House 1042–1043 2009 978-0-345-51392-2 Awards and honors Steve Nash – WCC Player of the Year Team players in the 1996 NBA draft 1996 NBA draft Santa Clara Broncos Round Pick Player NBA Club 1 15 Steve Nash Phoenix Suns https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1996.html 1996 NBA Draft Basketball-reference.com April 21, 2018 References Category:Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball seasons Santa Clara Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball Santa Clara