Jim Krebs

James Krebs (September 8, 1935 – May 6, 1965) was a 6-foot-8 power forward/center from Webster Groves, Missouri. At Southern Methodist University, he scored 1,753 points across three varsity seasons (1954–57), led the Mustangs to three consecutive Southwest Conference championships, and earned three All-SWC selections. Known for a precise hook shot, he helped SMU reach the 1956 NCAA National Semifinals. Krebs went on to play professionally with the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He died in a tree-falling accident on May 6, 1965, at age 29.