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Saint Louis University

1. What team did the men's basketball Billikens defeat 50 years ago (March 21, 1948) in the NIT to win the national championship?

   New York University. The Billiken won 65-52. The NIT was considered the national championship tournament at the time.

2. What two-time All-American and future member of the St. Louis Hawks competed in that game?

   Ed Macauley.

3. Name the two other men who were named All-Americans in the history of the men's basketball program.

   Dick Boushka (1954-55) and Bob Ferry (1958-59).

4. Who was the coach of the 1947-48 national champion Billikens?

   Eddie Hickey.

5. Who was the last Billiken to be named an academic All-American?

   Scott Highmark (1993-94, 94-95)