Dean Bentley

@dbgiant

Former High School Varsity Basketball Coach, Asst. H.S. Football Coach and proud father.

Wonder Lake, IL

Joined July 2012

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Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 20

There wasn't a lot of NBA games on TV back in 1970-71, but television stations were hoping to get bigger ratings with a high-priced rookie named Pete Maravich coming into the league.

dbgiant's tweet image. There wasn't a lot of NBA games on TV back in 1970-71, but television stations were hoping to get bigger ratings with a high-priced rookie named Pete Maravich coming into the league.

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 26

1969 Lebanon Outdoor Basketball Tournament Program cover featuring George McGinnis along with autographs from Billy Keller, Ralph Taylor and Rick Mount.

dbgiant's tweet image. 1969 Lebanon Outdoor Basketball Tournament Program cover featuring George McGinnis along with autographs from Billy Keller, Ralph Taylor and Rick Mount.

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 26

February 1964 - University of Miami Hurricane Rick Barry

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Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 25

February 6, 1971 - Ole Miss Rebel sophomore Johnny Neumann scores 2 of his 46 points against the Kentucky Wildcats.

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 25

1967-68 LSU Basketball with Head Coach Press Maravich and his son Pete Maravich

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 25

1973-73 ABA San Diego Conquistador rookie Dwight Lamar

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 24

LSU's Pete Maravich = Showtime

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 24

Press and Pete Maravich and the 1968-69 LSU Tigers

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 23

1969 College Basketball Preview

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 23

December 30, 1968 - Press Maravich and his LSU Tigers defeated the Duquesne Dukes 94-91 to capture the 1968 All-College Basketball Tournament. LSU's Pete Maravich was named the tournament MVP.

dbgiant's tweet image. December 30, 1968 - Press Maravich and his LSU Tigers defeated the Duquesne Dukes 94-91 to capture the 1968 All-College Basketball Tournament. LSU's Pete Maravich was named the tournament MVP.

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 23

1968 Associated Press All-American College Basketball Team

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 23

December 19, 1967 - The LSU Tigers returned to Baton Rouge and to the win column in their first SEC game. LSU's Pete Maravich scored 46 as the Tigers defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 81-68.

dbgiant's tweet image. December 19, 1967 - The LSU Tigers returned to Baton Rouge and to the win column in their first SEC game. LSU's Pete Maravich scored 46 as the Tigers defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 81-68.

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 23

December 22, 1967 - LSU Fans sat in the aisles to watch the Tigers tame the Bulldogs 111-87. Pete Maravich, who endured a cold first half with only 16 points, erupted for 42 in the final 20 minutes to break Bob Pettit's school scoring record in an SEC game.

dbgiant's tweet image. December 22, 1967 - LSU Fans sat in the aisles to watch the Tigers tame the Bulldogs 111-87. Pete Maravich, who endured a cold first half with only 16 points, erupted for 42 in the final 20 minutes to break Bob Pettit's school scoring record in an SEC game.

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 23

February 25, 1971 - University of Southwestern Louisiana's Dwight Lamar scored 62 points to lead his Ragin Cajuns to a 107-104 OT victory over Northeast Louisiana.

dbgiant's tweet image. February 25, 1971 - University of Southwestern Louisiana's Dwight Lamar scored 62 points to lead his Ragin Cajuns to a 107-104 OT victory over Northeast Louisiana.

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 22

Here are a few of the many shots Purdue All-American Rick Mount took during the 1968-69 season.

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 22

During @IHSA_IL single class basketball, it was a big deal for a small school to win a District Title. @BBallMuseumIL

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Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 21

December 27, 1970 - University of Southwestern Louisiana's Dwight Lamar and his Bulldog teammates were off to a fast 8-0 start during the 1970-71 season.

dbgiant's tweet image. December 27, 1970 - University of Southwestern Louisiana's Dwight Lamar and his Bulldog teammates were off to a fast 8-0 start during the 1970-71 season.

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 21

December 19, 1970 - Sophomore Dwight Lamar scored 46 points to lead the University of Southwestern Louisiana to an 88-71 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

dbgiant's tweet image. December 19, 1970 - Sophomore Dwight Lamar scored 46 points to lead the University of Southwestern Louisiana to an 88-71 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Dean Bentley@dbgiant · Jul 21

February 1966 - Lebanon's Rick Mount signs autographs after winning a sectional championship game.