The 1955–56 Idaho Vandals men's basketball team represented the

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during the 1955–56 NCAA college basketball season. Members of the

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, the

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were led by second-year head coach Harlan Hodges and played their home games on campus at Memorial Gymnasium in

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. The Vandals were overall and in conference play.

References

External links

Sports Reference
– Idaho Vandals: 1955–56 basketball season
''Gem of the Mountains:'' 1956 University of Idaho yearbook
– 1955–56 basketball season

– student newspaper – 1956 editions {{DEFAULTSORT:1955-56 Idaho Vandals men's basketball team Idaho Vandals men's basketball seasons

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