15 years ago at this time in the NCAA Tournament, Mississippi State, led by Dante Jones and Erik Dampier, shocked america by defeating the #1 seed in the Midwest region UCONN and ending the College Career of Ray Allen. The 1996 Final Four, featured the Bulldogs, Syracuse, UMASS and Kentucky.
10 years ago at this time, The biggest upset in the regionals took place in Philly, Southern Cal, led by Sam Clancy and David Bluthenthal, stunned the #2 seed and my then Favorite team Kentucky, 80-76. Kentucky did not play that well all night, they did not play with any heart to me that night. Clancy and Bluthenthal put a Collar on Teyshaun Prince, holding him to 6 points that night. If it was not for the play of Keith Bogans, Jason Parker and senior Saul Smith, Kentucky probably would have been blown out that night. The biggest story of the 2001 tournament was the play of the Arizona Wildcats. Playing for their coach Lute Olsen, who was going through a difficult time with the passing of his wife. The Wildcats made it all the way to the Title game, losing to Duke.
5 years ago at this time, George Mason was making major headlines with their two upset victories. But one of the most memorable moments happened in the West Regional Semis when UCLA came back to beat Gonzaga. LSU beating Duke and ending the career of JJ Redick.
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