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1961-62 Syracuse Nationals Transactions

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Record: 41-39, Finished 3rd in NBA Eastern Division (Schedule and Results)
Coach: Alex Hannum (41-39)

PTS/G: 120.7 (4th of 9) ▪ Opp PTS/G: 118.4 (4th of 9)
SRS: 2.24 (3rd of 9)
Expected W-L: 45-35 (3rd of 9)

Arena: Onondaga War Memorial ▪ Attendance: 112,486 (8th of 9)

Playoffs:
Lost NBA Eastern Division Semifinals (3-2) versus Philadelphia Warriors

Transactions listed are from July 1, 1961 to June 30, 1962.
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December 28, 1961

Purchased Joe Graboski from the Chicago Packers.

March 26, 1962

Drafted Len Chappell in the 1st round (5th pick) of the 1962 NBA Draft.

Drafted Chet Walker in the 2nd round (14th pick) of the 1962 NBA Draft.

Drafted Porter Meriwether in the 3rd round (23rd pick) of the 1962 NBA Draft.

Drafted Bob McCully in the 4th round (32nd pick) of the 1962 NBA Draft.

Drafted John Windsor in the 5th round (41st pick) of the 1962 NBA Draft.

Drafted Larry Van Eman in the 6th round (50th pick) of the 1962 NBA Draft.

Drafted Bob Sharpenter in the 7th round (59th pick) of the 1962 NBA Draft.

Drafted Jerry Harkness in the 8th round (67th pick) of the 1962 NBA Draft.

Drafted Vince Brewer in the 9th round (76th pick) of the 1962 NBA Draft.