The 1964–65 Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team represented

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in the 1964–65 NCAA University Division men's basketball season. They played their home games at the University of Wichita Field House. They were in their 20th season as a member of the

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and 59th season overall. They were led by first-year head coach

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. The Shockers finished the season 21–9, 11–3 in Missouri Valley play to finish in first place. They received a bid to the 1965 NCAA Tournament and advanced to the first Final Four in school history.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

Awards and honors

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– Consensus Second-team All-American

NBA draft

References

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NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Final Four seasons

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