In an era of lower scoring than today, the Montana State “Golden Bobcats” revolutionized college basketball with their pressure man-to-man defense and fast break offense. Led by consensus All-Americans John “Cat” Thompson and Frank Ward, Montana State was recognized as National Champions after an incredible 36-2 season in which they won by an average margin of 13 points per game.

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