Saluki basketball faces lineup puzzle with returning scorers
Southern Illinois University coach Jack Hartman must settle a starting five from a cast led by Dick Garrett Chuck Benson Willie Griffin and Bruce Butchko plus respected sophomores Roger Westbrook Norm Hill Rex Barker and Juarez Rosborough. With size depth and guard versatility a focus Hartman aims for a balanced attack and stingy defense as the season nears.
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Dick Garrett
Garrett
Chuck Benson
Willie Griffin
Bruce Butchko
Rex Barker
Juarez Rosborough
Hartman
Roger Westbrook
Norm Hill
Westbrook
Centralia
Hill
Ogelthorpe College
Westbook
Norris City
B. J. Trickey
Cedar Rapids
Detroit
Mich
Martyn Bradley
Oxford
Conn
Terry Buhs
Bunker Hill
Ed Clark
East St. Louis
Soph
Chuck
Atlanta
Benson
Tom McBride
Oldest Rival Sparks Southern Illinois-Eastern Illinois Clash
The Salukis hold a 49-47 series edge over Eastern Illinois with coach Jack Hartman starting his 1968-69 season at Carbondale. The roster features Butchko at forward and guards Martyn Bradley and B. J. Trickey, while freshmen emphasize Illinois origin. Hartman notes back court strength but cites limited size as a weakness and aims to outwork opponents. The 1968-69 freshman team includes 12 Illinois natives and Marvin Brocks from Memphis, a 6-5 center, noted for jumping and shooting.
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Southern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University
Salukis
Butchko
Martyn Bradley
B. J. Trickey
Hartman
Southern Ilinois University
State of Illinois
Marvin Brocks
Memphis
Tenn
Brocks
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Saluki frosh team shows potential as Hartman guides new guards
SIU coach Jack Hartman praises a talented sophomore and freshman lineup headed by guards John Garrett and Steve Wilson. The Salukis field 68 forward Powles and 65 forward Lister with height from Effingham Flite Eight alumni. Sophomore Norman Hil Tom McBride and Roger Westbrook join a group expected to play key roles over the next three seasons.
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Stan Powles
Gare Lister
Salukis
Effingham Flite
Lister
Powles
John ‘‘Mouse
Garrett
Steve Wilson
Tiny Patoka High School
SSU
Wilson
Carbondale
Doug Woolard
Woolard
Ron Morrison
Strappling
Chicago
Mike Molnar
Ken Hultz
Paul Knaus
Hultz
Quincy
Knaus
Arcola
James Kohrig
Salem
Randy Robinson
Mike Brooking
Marion
Jim Smelser
SIU
Smelser
Jack Hartman
Southern
Hartman
Salukis Hold 94 64 Record vs 16 Opponents in 68 69 Schedule
SIU has a 94 64 overall mark against 16 opponents on the 1968 69 basketball schedule. The longest series is a 44 game run with Evansville, leading 24 20. Shorter rivalries include San Diego State Abilene Christian Oklahoma Tulsa and Southern Methodist. Salukis are 0 1 against SMU and SMU and 14 0 against the other three.
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Southern Illinois University
Salukis
Evansville
Southern
San Diego State
Abilene Christian
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Southern Methodist
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