Syracuse Nationals Regular Season Rosters
1960-1961 Syracuse Nationals Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Barnett | SG | 6-4 | 190 | 1 | Tennessee State | 1959 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Ernie Beck | GF | 6-4 | 190 | 6 | Pennsylvania | 1953 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Al Bianchi | G | 6-3 | 185 | 4 | Bowling Green | 1954 Rnd 2 Pick 9 | United States |
| Barney Cable | F | 6-7 | 175 | 2 | Bradley | 1958 Rnd 2 Pick 3 | United States |
| Larry Costello | PG | 6-1 | 186 | 5 | Niagara | 1954 Rnd 2 Pick 3 | United States |
| Dave Gambee | F | 6-6 | 215 | 2 | Oregon State | 1958 Rnd 1 Pick 6 | United States |
| Hal Greer | G | 6-2 | 175 | 2 | Marshall | 1958 Rnd 2 Pick 6 | United States |
| Swede Halbrook | C | 7-3 | 240 | 0 | Wichita (NIBL) (United States) | 1956 Rnd 4 Pick 5 | United States |
| Red Kerr | FC | 6-9 | 230 | 6 | Illinois | 1954 Rnd 1 Pick 6 | United States |
| Cal Ramsey | F | 6-4 | 200 | 1 | NYU | 1959 Rnd 2 Pick 7 | United States |
| Joe Roberts | F | 6-5 | - | 0 | Ohio State | 1960 Rnd 3 Pick 5 | United States |
| Dolph Schayes | FC | 6-7 | 195 | 11 | NYU | 1948 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
1960-1961 Syracuse Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | L. Costello | H. Greer | D. Barnett | D. Schayes | R. Kerr |
| Rotation | A. Bianchi | D. Gambee | S. Halbrook | ||
| Rotation | B. Cable | ||||
| Rotation | J. Roberts | ||||
| Lim PT | E. Beck | ||||
| Lim PT | C. Ramsey |
1960-1961 Eastern Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Celtics | 57-22 | - |
| 2 | San Francisco Warriors | 46-33 | 11 |
| 3 | Syracuse Nationals | 38-41 | 19 |
| 4 | New York Knicks | 21-58 | 36 |
1960-1961 Syracuse Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Dolph Schayes | All-NBA Second Team (1961) |
| Larry Costello | All-NBA Second Team (1961) |
| Dolph Schayes | Eastern All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1961) |
| Larry Costello | Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (1961) |
| Hal Greer | Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (1961) |
1960-1961 Syracuse Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolph Schayes | 79 | 38.1 | 23.6 | 12.2 | 3.7 |
| Hal Greer | 79 | 35.0 | 19.6 | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Dick Barnett | 78 | 26.5 | 16.9 | 3.6 | 2.8 |
| Dave Gambee | 79 | 26.5 | 13.7 | 7.4 | 1.3 |
| Larry Costello | 75 | 28.9 | 14.5 | 3.9 | 5.5 |
| Red Kerr | 79 | 33.9 | 13.4 | 12.0 | 2.5 |
| Barney Cable | 75 | 21.9 | 8.1 | 6.3 | 1.1 |
| Swede Halbrook | 79 | 14.3 | 4.9 | 7.0 | 0.4 |
| Joe Roberts | 68 | 11.8 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 0.6 |
| Al Bianchi | 52 | 12.8 | 5.7 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| Ernie Beck | 3 | 6.7 | 2.3 | 3.7 | 0.7 |
| Cal Ramsey | 2 | 13.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 1.5 |
1960-1961 Syracuse Nationals Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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Dick Barnett was selected as the #4 pick in the First Round of the 1959 NBA Draft by the Syracuse Nationals. Dick Barnett signed a multi-year contract with the Syracuse Nationals on September 1, 1959. Hal Greer was selected as the #6 pick in the Second Round of the 1958 NBA Draft by the Syracuse Nationals. Hal Greer signed a multi-year contract with the Syracuse Nationals on September 1, 1958. Swede Halbrook was selected as the #5 pick in the 4 Round of the 1956 NBA Draft by the Syracuse Nationals. Swede Halbrook signed a multi-year contract with the Syracuse Nationals on September 1, 1960. Red Kerr was selected as the #6 pick in the First Round of the 1954 NBA Draft by the Syracuse Nationals. Red Kerr signed a multi-year contract with the Syracuse Nationals on September 1, 1954. Joe Roberts was selected as the #5 pick in the 3 Round of the 1960 NBA Draft by the Syracuse Nationals. Joe Roberts signed a multi-year contract with the Syracuse Nationals on September 1, 1960. Dolph Schayes was selected as the #4 pick in the First Round of the 1948 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. Dolph Schayes signed a multi-year contract with the Syracuse Nationals on August 3, 1949. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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Ernie Beck was acquired in a trade by the Syracuse Nationals from the St. Louis Hawks on November 28, 1960. Al Bianchi was acquired in a trade by the Syracuse Nationals from the Minneapolis Lakers on October 24, 1956. Barney Cable was acquired in a trade by the Syracuse Nationals from the Detroit Pistons on November 10, 1959. Barney Cable re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Syracuse Nationals on July 30, 1960. Larry Costello was acquired in a trade by the Syracuse Nationals from the Philadelphia Warriors on October 10, 1957. Dave Gambee was acquired in a trade by the Syracuse Nationals from the St. Louis Hawks on September 22, 1960. Cal Ramsey was acquired in a trade by the Syracuse Nationals from the New York Knicks on September 21, 1960. |