Betting on the Montana Grizzlies’ NCAA basketball odds hasn’t been better since 1975 when they made the Sweet Sixteen, but since, they’ve made the NCAA Tournament 12 times, including in 2025.
Today, you can do some online sports betting on their basketball odds at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
Below, you’ll find my list of the five best Grizzlies basketball players.
Who Are the Best Montana Grizzlies Basketball Players?
| Rank | Player | Position | Grizzlies Years |
| 1 | Larry Krystkowiak | F | 1982-1986 |
| 2 | Michael Ray Richardson | G | 1974-1978 |
| 3 | Kareem Jamar | G/F | 2010-2014 |
| 4 | Sayeed Pridgett | G/F | 2016-2020 |
| 5 | Bob Cope | F | 1946-1950 |
1. Larry Krystkowiak
Krystkowiak had 2,017 points (the most in program history) over his career from 1982 to 1986.
He’s also the program’s all-time leading rebounder with 1,105.
Krystkowiak was three-time Big Sky Player of the Year, three-time first-team All-Big Sky, and the program retired his No. 42.
He averaged 16.8 points and 9.2 rebounds per game over his 120 games. As a senior, he posted 22.2 points and 11.4 rebounds per outing.
2. Michael Ray Richardson
Richardson averaged 17.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game over his career from 1974 to 1978. As a senior, he went up to 24.2 points per game.
He totalled 1,827 points (second) and had the most field goals in program history, with 772.
Richardson was three-time first-team All-Big Sky.
3. Kareem Jamar
Jamar suited up for the Grizzlies from 2010 to 2014. He was an Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American and three-time first-team All-Big Sky.
He averaged 18.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 0.9 steals per game as a senior.
Jamar finished his career with 407 assists (fifth), 539 defensive rebounds (second), and 1,673 points (fifth).
4. Sayeed Pridgett
Pridgett was at Montana from 2016 to 2020. As a senior, he averaged 19.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.
He finished his career with 1,679 points (fourth) and 142 steals (fifth).
Additionally, he had 502 defensive rebounds (third).
Pridgett was two-time first-team All-Big Sky.
5. Bob Cope
Cope played for Montana from 1946 to 1950 and had 1,808 points (third). He was also third-team All-American.
Cope was enshrined in the Grizzlies Sports Hall of Fame in 1993.
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