At UCLA (1966–69), Lew Alcindor led the Bruins to an 88–2 record and three straight NCAA titles (1967–69), earning Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors each year.
Walton starred for UCLA’s back‑to‑back undefeated squads in 1972–73 (30–0) and 1973–74 (30–0), capturing NCAA crowns both seasons.
“The Big O” elevated Cincinnati to consecutive Final Fours in 1959 and 1960, narrowly missing a title each time. Over three varsity seasons, he amassed a 79–9 record (.897) and averaged 33.8 points per game, cementing his status as college basketball’s first superstar guard.
As a UNC freshman in 1982, Jordan hit the championship‑winning jumper against Georgetown, sparking his legend.
Bird propelled Indiana State to a perfect 33–0 season entering the 1979 title game, averaging 29.0 points, 14.8 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per contest.
He made the transformation at Wake Forest University (Section 1993–97), where he was a three‑times All‑American and twice ACC Player of the Year (Section 1996, 1997) as he led the Deacons to back to back ACC tournament titles.
Robinson’s senior year at Navy (1986–87) saw him win both the Naismith and Wooden Awards after averaging 28.2 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks per game.
Ewing guided Georgetown to three championship appearances in the NCAA (1982, 1984, and 1985), winning the 1984 tournament while earning the dignity of the Final Four Most Outstanding Player.
Durant started his college basketball career (2006–07) as a Texas freshman and became the Naismith College Player of the Year Award-winning side’s tenacious freshman.
At Davidson (2006–09), Curry set the NCAA single‑season three‑point record with 162 makes in 2008 and scored 40 points in a Sweet 16 upset over Wisconsin.
