Massachusetts (1995-1996): With Marcus Camby and Carmelo Travieso, the Connecticut Huskies score the tournament’s top seed. In the national semi-finals, the transfers tally twenty-seven and twenty-four points. Unfortunately, Kentucky slips the Huskies in a thriller. The Wildcats win the national championship. The New Jersey Nets hire Rick Pitino. Kentucky hires Florida Coach Lon Kruger.Memphis (2007-2008): In the 2008 NCAA Championship, Darren Collison hits a triple over Mario Chalmers, awarding UCLA their twelfth national title. Convinced basketball is their embodiment, UCLA disbands their football program. Rick Neuheisel seeks employment as a professional gambler. The Los Angeles Times launches an online opinion poll, asking readers what should be done with the Rose Bowl?
Michigan (1991-1992): After Chris Jent’s jump shot wins the southeast regional, the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bearcats stage an epic semi-final. The Buckeyes win in three overtimes. Unfortunately, Duke obliterates them in the title tilt. Randy Ayers’ tournament success earns him a five year extension. Bobby Huggins’ tournament success earns him another employer, the University of Michigan.Ohio State (1998-1999): On TNT NBA Thursday, Charles Barkley boasts “Auburn will win the national title.” Forty-eight hours after this statement, Connecticut scorches the south regional champions. Duke wins an exquisite title contest. Ohio State, who self-imposed their tournament withdraw, is punished again in another sport. Youngstown State Coach Jim Tressel excoriates their “culture of corruption.” He declines their coaching position. Ohio State hires Minnesota Coach Glenn Mason. The Buckeyes endure five consecutive defeats versus Michigan.
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