1968–69 Indiana Pacers season
The 1968-69 Indiana Pacers season was Indiana's second season in the ABA.
1968 ABA Draft
| Player |
School/Club Team |
|---|
| Don Dee |
St. Mary of the Plains |
| Mike Lewis |
Duke |
| Don May |
Dayton |
| Bob Quick |
Xavier |
| Phil Wagner |
Georgia Tech |
| Dave Benedict |
Central Washington |
| Rudy Bogad |
St. John's |
| Jerry Newsom |
Indiana State |
| Rich Niemann |
St. Louis |
| Jack Thompson |
South Carolina |
| Greg Cisson |
Rider |
| Bob Hooper |
Dayton |
| Butch Joyner |
Indiana |
| Tom Niemier |
Evansville[1] |
|
Roster
| Number |
Name |
Position |
Height |
Weight |
Birth date |
Experience (years) |
College |
| 35 |
Roger Brown |
SF |
6-5 |
205 |
May 22, 1942 |
1 |
University of Dayton |
| 20 |
Stephen Chubin |
SG |
6-2 |
200 |
February 8, 1944 |
1 |
University of Rhode Island |
| 34 |
Mel Daniels |
C |
6-9 |
220 |
July 20, 1944 |
1 |
University of New Mexico |
| 40 |
Donald Dee |
PF |
6-8 |
210 |
August 9, 1943 |
R |
Saint Mary of the Plains College |
| 30 |
John Fairchild |
SF |
6-8 |
205 |
April 28, 1943 |
2 |
Brigham Young University |
| 15 |
Jerry Harkness |
PG |
6-2 |
175 |
May 7, 1940 |
2 |
Loyola University of Chicago |
| 12-20 |
Bobby Hooper |
PG |
6-0 |
180 |
December 22, 1946 |
R |
University of Dayton |
|
Butch Joyner |
F |
6-5 |
200 |
April 26, 1945 |
R |
Indiana University |
| 14 |
Freddie Lewis |
SG |
6-0 |
175 |
July 1, 1943 |
2 |
Arizona State University |
| 42 |
Mike Lewis |
C |
6-8 |
225 |
March 18, 1946 |
R |
Duke University |
| 32 |
Jay Miller |
SF |
6-5 |
205 |
July 19, 1943 |
1 |
University of Notre Dame |
| 24 |
Bob Netolicky |
PF |
6-9 |
220 |
August 2, 1942 |
1 |
Drake University |
| 43 |
George Peeples |
C |
6-7 |
190 |
October 30, 1943 |
1 |
University of Iowa |
| 44 |
Ron Perry |
SG |
6-3 |
190 |
December 29, 1943 |
1 |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| 23 |
Jimmy Rayl |
PG |
6-2 |
175 |
June 21, 1941 |
1 |
Indiana University |
| 11 |
Tom Thacker |
PG |
6-2 |
170 |
November 2, 1939 |
4 |
University of Cincinnati |
| 12 |
Jack Thompson |
G |
6-1 |
185 |
March 26, 1946 |
R |
University of South Carolina |
| 11 |
Phillip Wagner |
G |
6-2 |
190 |
December 18, 1945 |
R |
Georgia Institute of Technology[2] |
|
Season standings
Eastern Division
| Team |
Wins |
Loses |
Pct. |
| Indiana Pacers |
44 |
34 |
.564 |
| Miami Floridians |
43 |
35 |
.551 |
| Kentucky Colonels |
42 |
36 |
.538 |
| Minnesota Pipers |
36 |
42 |
.462 |
| New York Nets |
17 |
61 |
.218 |
|
Western Division
| Team |
Wins |
Loses |
Pct. |
| Oakland Oaks |
60 |
18 |
.769 |
| New Orleans Buccaneers |
46 |
32 |
.590 |
| Denver Rockets |
44 |
34 |
.564 |
| Dallas Chaparrals |
41 |
37 |
.526 |
| Los Angeles Stars |
33 |
45 |
.423 |
| Houston Mavericks |
23 |
55 |
.295 |
|
Awards, records, and honors
- Mel Daniels won the 1969 ABA All-Star Game MVP along with the 1968-69 ABA MVP award.
ABA All-Stars
- Bob Netolicky
- Mel Daniels
Team leaders
| Stat |
Player |
Average per game |
| Points |
Mel Daniels |
24.0 |
| Rebounds |
Mel Daniels |
16.5 (11.5 defensive and 5.0 offensive rebounds) |
| Assists |
Stephen Chubin |
5.2 |
| Minutes |
Freddie Lewis |
39.2 |
| FG% |
Bob Netolicky |
.509 |
|
Playoffs
- Lost 1969 ABA Finals versus Oakland Oaks, 4-1
- Won ABA Eastern Division Finals versus Miami Floridians, 4-1
- Won ABA Eastern Division Semifinals versus Kentucky Colonels, 4-3[3]
References
|
|---|
| | 1960s | |
|---|
| | 1970s | |
|---|
| | 1980s | |
|---|
| | 1990s | |
|---|
| | 2000s | |
|---|
| | 2010s | |
|---|
| Bold indicates ABA Championship |
|