Junior college players are on the fast track to the big time, with St. John's Michael Porter (4) and Boo Harvey leading the way
When juco man Keith Smart hit the Shot (left), to win the NCAA, Bob Knight looked like a genius
The Runnin' Ravens of San Jacinto College, the dominant juco team in the land, all have two things in common: a dingy past and a brighter future
All Wyoming is wild about the Cowboys, whose Fennis Dembo could lead them to the NCAA title
The undermanned Providence Friars used pressure defense in last season's NCAA tournament to burn some better teams and reach the Final Four. Don't think that other coaches didn't notice
Coaches have learned the hard way that being first in the preseason polls can be the unkindest cut of all
Syracuse, led by a terrific trio, is No. 1. As for which conference is best—a subject of hot debate among fans—it's the Big Ten
Players in the University Athletic Association, a cerebral new conference in Division III, are as proud of double majors as double figures
Terri Mann arrives at Western Kentucky with the best credentials and the brightest future the women's game has seen in a while. They call her Baby Moses, and all she has to do now is fulfill the prophecy
On March 23, 1963, Loyola of Chicago and the University of Cincinnati met for the NCAA championship—and college basketball entered a new era
John McDonough's photographs are physical proof that college basketball provides a showcase for everybody and every body part
This is an article from the Nov. 18, 1987 issue Original Layout
Hands Up: A pregame clasp at Oklahoma State
Foot Support: A booster at Nevada-Las Vegas
Leg Work: A player's knee brace at Arizona
Thigh High: A cheerleader takes off at Tulsa
Wigged Out: A halftime show at Oklahoma
Gut Check: The upset stomach at Indiana
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