1954 LaSalle Explorers

Basketball

NCAA Men's Baketball Champions

Finished the season with 26-4 record

• 1st Round – Beat Fordham 76-74
• 2nd Round – Beat NC State 88-81
• 3rd Round – Beat Navy 64-48
• National Semifinal – Beat Penn State 69-54
• Beat Bradley 92-76 to win the NCAA Basketball Championship

Tom Gola of La Salle was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.

Tom Gola was selected as National Player of the Year (1954)

Team Members:
Bob Ames, Frank Blatcher, Frank Finegan, Tom Gola, Manny Gomez, Charlie Greenberg, Bob Maples, Frank O'Hara, Fran O'Malley, Bob Ptak, Charlie Singley, John Yodsnukis

Coach - Ken Loeffler
Manager- John Moosbrugger