49. Pat McKenzie, Forward, 6'5", 185, South Bend, Ind, (1959-1962)

The 1961-1962 Wildcat team was dominated by two HS teammates from South Bend, Indiana. Pat was the lesser of the two teammates, but still packed a powerful punch. He played with the Wildcats Varsity squad for three years, and started his final two seasons. In his first year as a starter he helped the Wildcats to the Elite Eight before falling to the eventual National Champs from Cincinatti. Pat really didn't come into his own until his senior year. That season Pat averaged 11 points and 9.4 rebounds per game and was named first team All Big 8 while helping the wildcats to a 22-3 record , a #6 ranking in the final AP poll, and a championship in the Big 8 Holiday Tournament. Pat was drafted in the 15th round of the 1962 NBA Draft by the Chicago Packers with the 99th overall pick.