Where Are They Now?
Former NCAA Superstars—Are They Having Hoop Dreams or Hoop Nightmares?
For most sports fans, the NCAA basketball tournament known as March Madness is all about bracketology. For the young players on the court, it's win or go home. Snakkle selected a slew of college b-ball heroes from the '80s, '90s, and '00s. (The latter is typically referred to as "the aughts." Yes, we're nerdy.) Some went on to NBA greatness, some not so much. All of them were certified sports superstars who helped their college teams snag a championship. Is your favorite on our list? If not, leave a comment and let us know! We can take it. (A tip of the cap to our friend Vin Getz of Sports List of the Day for his kind assistance.) By Brett Singer
Ed O’Bannon, UCLA—Then
If not for a gift from a dead person, Ed O’Bannon might not have been able to play college basketball. No, this isn’t a zombie movie. O’Bannon injured his left knee during his first year at UCLA and recovered thanks to an Achilles tendon transplant from a cadaver. (Cue the spooky music.) He then went on to an NCAA championship and Final Four MOP honors in 1995, his final year at the school. (Like we said—pattern. We’re noticing one.)
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