In 1965–66, Beasley increased his scoring and role on SMU, averaging 18.7 points per game, second on the team behind Carroll Hooser.

The Mustangs finished 17–9 and lost in the Midwest regional semifinal to Kansas in the 1966 NCAA tournament.

SMU defeated Louisville in the Midwest regional semifinal of the 1967 NCAA tournament.

He was selected by the Cincinnati Royals in the seventh round (74th pick overall) of the 1967 NBA draft.

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