 At 13–14 overall, the 1970–71 season was Sloan's worst and his only losing season as the Wolfpack head coach.With the addition of Thompson, Towe, and Stoddard to the starting lineup in 1972–73, the team rebounded quickly from its recent struggles.David Thompson, known as "Skywalker" for his 44-inch vertical leap, impressed in his 1972 debut as a sophomore.