![]() Mike Dunleavy embraces Duke teammate Shane Battier after winning the 2001 NCAA championship. (Brian Bahr/Getty) |
Duke's Title Run Special For Dunleavy
Mike Dunleavy doesn’t take for granted the time he spent at Duke, and relishes the memories of being a part of three NCAA tournament teams including the 2001 national champions.
Murphy Led Irish Back To Prominence
In 1998, Troy Murphy chose to attend Notre Dame for one reason, and one reason only. He wanted to lead the Fighting Irish back to the NCAA tournament. It took three years, but he accomplished his goal.
Diogu's Lone Tournament Trip Memorable
Ike Diogu's first season at Arizona State proved the team's most successful as it resulted in an NCAA tournament bid and a major first-round upset.
Baston Believes Wolverines Underachived
Maceo Baston's tenure at Michigan produced one NIT championship and three NCAA berths but was marked by controversy and disappointing upset losses.
Williams, Memphis Reached Elite Eight
Though Memphis reached the Elite Eight in 2006, that wasn't far enough for Shawne Williams and the No. 1-seeded Tigers, who had their sights set on a national championship.
Carlisle Helped Lead Virginia To Final Four
Rick Carlisle's clutch shooting helped unheralded Virginia past Indiana and into the Final Four in 1984, a journey the Pacers coach remembers well. His is just one of 12 stories featured in our series on NCAA Tournament memories of Pacers players and coaches.













