Darrell Griffith- Louisville (1977-1980)
In 1980 Darrell Griffith led Louisville to their first-ever NCAA men’s basketball championship win. He was rewarded Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four after his performance. He managed to tall 825 points in his senior year. Griffith was rewarded First Team All-American by the Associated Press and also received the Wooden Award as best college player in the nation.
Darrell Griffith- Louisville (1977 1980)
Patrick Ewing- Georgetown (1982-1985)
Many fans were hoping that Ewing would stay local and play Boston College or Boston University, however. upon making the announcement to play for Georgetown many fans exited the room in disappointment. Ewing went on to become one of the first-ever freshmen that started and starred on the varsity team as a freshman that is. Ewing led Georgetown in the 1983-1984 season to their first-ever NCAA championship win.
Patrick Ewing- Georgetown (1982 1985)
