Canisius University Athletics

1962-63 Men's Basketball Team

• Led by Hall of Famer Bill O'Connor, the team's season included wins over St. John's and St. Bonaventure, as well as a road win at Syracuse.
• Finished 19-7 overall and advanced to the NIT Final at Madison Square Garden.
• Second team in school history to earn a berth in the NIT, scoring wins over Memphis and Villanova.
• Five members of the team have already been inducted in the Hall of Fame (Bill O'Connor, Bob MacKinnon, Tom Chester, Frank Swiatek and Patrick Turtle)