1964–65 Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team

The 1964–65 Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team represented Wichita State University in the 1964–65 NCAA University Division men's basketball season. They played their home games at the University of Wichita Field House. They were in their 20th season as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference and 59th season overall. They were led by first-year head coach Gary Thompson. The Shockers finished the season 21–9, 11–3 in Missouri Valley play to finish in first place. They received a bid to the 1965 NCAA Tournament and advanced to the first Final Four in school history.

1964–65 Wichita State Shockers men's basketball
Missouri Valley Conference Champions
NCAA tournament, Final Four
ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 14
Record21–9 (11–3 MVC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Verlyn Anderson
  • Ron Heller
Home arenaWSU Field House (10,506)
1964–65 Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Wichita State113 .786219  .700
Bradley95 .643189  .667
Saint Louis95 .643189  .667
Louisville86 .5711510  .600
Tulsa77 .5001411  .560
Drake68 .4291510  .600
Cincinnati59 .3571412  .538
North Texas113 .071719  .269
Rankings from AP Poll
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