 In 1957 , 23 teams played for the NCAA Men 's Division I Basketball Championship . The Midwest regional tourney was held in Dallas , Texas , which at the time was segregated . In the first game , the Jayhawks played the all @-@ white SMU team , and KU player John Parker later said : " The crowd was brutal . We were spat on , pelted with debris , and subjected to the vilest racial epithets possible . " KU won 73 – 65 in overtime , after which police had to escort the Jayhawks out . The next game against Oklahoma City was equally unpleasant , with KU winning 81 – 61 under intense racist abuse . In the semi @-@ finals , Chamberlain 's Jayhawks handily defeated the two time defending national champion San Francisco , 80 – 56 , with Wilt scoring 32 points , grabbing 11 rebounds , and having at least seven blocked shots . ( Game film is unclear whether an 8th block occurred , or the ball just fell short due to Chamberlain 's withering defensive intimidation ) . Chamberlain demonstrated his growing arsenal of offensive moves , including jump shots , put @-@ backs , tip @-@ ins , and his turnaround jump shot . He was far more comfortable and effective at the foul line than he would later be during his pro career . He had outstanding foot speed throughout the game , and several times led the fast break , including blocking a shot near the basket and then outracing the field for a layup . His stellar performance led Kansas to an insurmountable lead , and he rested on the bench for the final 3 : 45 remaining in the game . 
