1951–52 La Salle Explorers men's basketball team
American college basketball season
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The 1951–52 La Salle Explorers men's basketball team represented La Salle University. The Explorers would win the 1952 National Invitation Tournament.
ConferenceIndependent
CoachesNo. 17
Record25–7
| 1951–52 La Salle Explorers men's basketball | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Independent |
| Ranking | |
| Coaches | No. 17 |
| Record | 25–7 |
National Invitation Tournament
- First Round
- La Salle 80, Seton Hall 76
- Quarterfinals
- La Salle 51, St. John's 45
- Semifinal round
- La Salle 59, Duquesne 46
- Final
- La Salle 75, Dayton 64
Awards and honors
- Tom Gola and Norm Grekin, NIT co-Most Valuable Players
Team players drafted into the NBA
| Player | NBA club |
|---|---|
| Newt Jones | Philadelphia Warriors |
| Bud Donnelly | Syracuse Nationals |