Although the Boston University basketball program enjoyed limited team success during the early 1970s, the individual accomplishments and talents of James Garvin helped offer a silver lining.
A three-year letterman and 1972-73 team captain, Garvin recorded 935 career rebounds, averaging 12.8 rebounds per game.
Many of Garvin's rebounds led directly to baskets, as he led the team in scoring on seven occasions as a senior, while registering 20 or more points 12 times. He finished the year as the team's second leading scorer, tallying 432 points for an average 17.2 points per game. Garvin became the fifth player in school history to tally 1,000 points, finishing his career with 1,151 points.
His efforts helped lead the Terriers to a 15-10 mark in 1972-73, which stood as the program's highest win total in nine years.
In recognition of his accomplishments, Garvin received the Gordon "Mickey" Cochrane Award as the university's Outstanding Male Athlete in 1973. He was similarly honored by the Yankee Conference, receiving First Team All-League accolades as a senior and Second Team All-League distinction as a junior. In addition, he was named to the All-New England Second Team in 1972-73.
Following graduation, Garvin became the second Terrier to be chosen in the NBA Draft, when the former Buffalo Braves selected him in the 1973 draft.
