The Broncos were led by first-year head coach Bobby Dye and played their home games on campus at the BSU Pavilion in Boise, Idaho.

They finished the regular season at 15–11 overall, with a 6–8 record in the Big Sky Conference, tied for fifth in the standings.

Winless in the season prior to his arrival, he led the Roadrunners to the Division II Final Four in 1983.

[6] Senior swingman Vince Hinchen was named to the all-conference team and junior guard Frank Jackson was honorable mention.

[7][8] Hinchen was an honorable mention Associated Press All-American, and a fifth-round selection (96th overall) of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1984 NBA draft.