1954 Dixie Classic
The 1954 Dixie Classic was a mid-season college basketball tournament held December 27–29, 1954 at NC State's Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was the sixth iteration of the Dixie Classic and it was part of the 1954–55 NCAA men's basketball season.
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| Season | 1954–55 | ||||
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| Teams | 8 | ||||
| Finals site | Reynolds Coliseum Raleigh, North Carolina | ||||
| Champions | NC State (5th title) | ||||
| Runner-up | Minnesota (1st title game) | ||||
| Winning coach | Everett Case (5th title) | ||||
| MVP | Ronnie Shavlik (NC State) | ||||
| Attendance | 65,000 | ||||
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Coming into the tournament, undefeated NC State and reigning champion Duke were considered favorites. The NC State Wolfpack won the final, defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers 85–84.
Ronnie Shavlik of NC State was named most valuable player. Across the three days of six double-headers, the total attendance was 65,000.
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