Syracuse Nationals Regular Season Rosters
1961-1962 Syracuse Nationals Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Barnett | SG | 6-4 | 190 | 2 | Tennessee State | 1959 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Al Bianchi | G | 6-3 | 185 | 5 | Bowling Green | 1954 Rnd 2 Pick 9 | United States |
| Larry Costello | PG | 6-1 | 186 | 6 | Niagara | 1954 Rnd 2 Pick 3 | United States |
| Dave Gambee | F | 6-6 | 215 | 3 | Oregon State | 1958 Rnd 1 Pick 6 | United States |
| Joe Graboski | FC | 6-7 | 195 | 12 | Tuley High School (Illinois) | 1948 NBA Draft, Undrafted | United States |
| Hal Greer | G | 6-2 | 175 | 3 | Marshall | 1958 Rnd 2 Pick 6 | United States |
| Swede Halbrook | C | 7-3 | 240 | 1 | Wichita (NIBL) (United States) | 1956 Rnd 4 Pick 5 | United States |
| Red Kerr | FC | 6-9 | 230 | 7 | Illinois | 1954 Rnd 1 Pick 6 | United States |
| Paul Neumann | PG | 6-1 | 170 | 0 | Stanford | 1959 Rnd 4 Pick 5 | United States |
| Chuck Osborne | F | 6-6 | 210 | 0 | Western Kentucky | 1961 Rnd 3 Pick 5 | United States |
| Joe Roberts | F | 6-5 | - | 1 | Ohio State | 1960 Rnd 3 Pick 5 | United States |
| Dolph Schayes | FC | 6-7 | 195 | 12 | NYU | 1948 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Lee Shaffer | SF | 6-7 | 220 | 0 | North Carolina | 1960 Rnd 1 Pick 5 | United States |
1961-1962 Syracuse Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | L. Costello | A. Bianchi | D. Gambee | L. Shaffer | R. Kerr |
| Rotation | P. Neumann | J. Roberts | D. Schayes | ||
| Lim PT | H. Greer | C. Osborne | J. Graboski | S. Halbrook | |
| Lim PT | D. Barnett |
1961-1962 Eastern Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Celtics | 60-20 | - |
| 2 | San Francisco Warriors | 49-31 | 11 |
| 3 | Syracuse Nationals | 41-39 | 19 |
| 4 | New York Knicks | 29-51 | 31 |
1961-1962 Syracuse Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Dolph Schayes | Eastern All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1962) |
| Hal Greer | Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (1962) |
| Larry Costello | Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (1962) |
1961-1962 Syracuse Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hal Greer | 71 | 38.1 | 22.8 | 7.4 | 4.4 |
| Dave Gambee | 80 | 28.8 | 16.7 | 7.9 | 1.4 |
| Red Kerr | 80 | 34.6 | 16.3 | 14.7 | 3.0 |
| Lee Shaffer | 75 | 27.8 | 16.9 | 6.8 | 1.3 |
| Larry Costello | 63 | 29.4 | 13.8 | 3.9 | 5.7 |
| Al Bianchi | 80 | 24.1 | 10.3 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Dolph Schayes | 56 | 26.4 | 14.7 | 7.8 | 2.1 |
| Joe Roberts | 80 | 20.5 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 0.6 |
| Paul Neumann | 77 | 16.4 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Swede Halbrook | 64 | 14.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 0.5 |
| Joe Graboski | 23 | 14.0 | 5.1 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
| Chuck Osborne | 4 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
1961-1962 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. Paul Neumann was selected as the #5 pick in the 4 Round of the 1959 NBA Draft by the Syracuse Nationals. Paul Neumann signed a multi-year contract with the Syracuse Nationals on September 1, 1961. Chuck Osborne was selected as the #5 pick in the 3 Round of the 1961 NBA Draft by the Syracuse Nationals. Chuck Osborne signed a contract with the Syracuse Nationals on September 1, 1961. 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. Lee Shaffer was selected as the #5 pick in the First Round of the 1960 NBA Draft by the Syracuse Nationals. Lee Shaffer signed a multi-year contract with the Syracuse Nationals on September 1, 1961. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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Al Bianchi was acquired in a trade by the Syracuse Nationals from the Minneapolis Lakers on October 24, 1956. 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. Joe Graboski was acquired in a trade by the Syracuse Nationals from the Chicago Zephyrs on December 28, 1961. |