For four years Maurice J. Wills (SMTI `65) was a starting guard for men's basketball teams at Durfee Tech and later SMTI, finishing his career with a 14.8 points per game average. As a first year player for Durfee Tech during the 1961-62 season, Willis was the team's third leading scorer, averaging 10.9 points per game. Durfee Tech posted a 13-9 record and finished 4-6 in the Southern New England Conference (SNEC). The following season as a sophomore in 1962-63, Wills was Durfee Tech's second leading scorer with a 14 points per game average, as his team was 12-11 and 4-6 in SNEC play. As a junior in 1963-64, Wills took over as Durfee Tech's top offensive threat, leading the team by scoring 15.5 points per game for a team that went 4-16. In his final season, Wills was selected team captain for the SMTI squad that went 7-11 for the year. Wills enjoyed his best offensive season in 1964-65, scoring 366 points for a 20.3 points per game average. Despite a 1-7 record in the SNEC, Wills was sixth in conference scoring at 17.2 points per game. He finished his four-year basketball career as an SNEC Second Team All-Star. In addition to his offensive talents, Wills was recognized throughout his career for his leadership, as an excellent defensive player who was a solid playmaker. Wills was an outstanding athlete, playing two years of baseball at Durfee Tech and two other seasons on the men's golf team.