Posted March 16, 1998

Pulling down the most critical rebounds in tournament history:

1. Lorenzo Charles, N.C. State, 1983.
Converts teammate Dereck Whittenburg's airball into winning dunk as the Wolfpack upsets Houston 54-52 for the title.

2. Vic Rouse, Loyola (Chicago), 1963.
Follows Les Hunter's missed jumper with four seconds to play in overtime, and the Ramblers upset heavily favored Cincinnati 60-58 for the championship.

3. Darrall Imhoff, California, 1959.
With his team leading West Virginia 69-68, Imhoff tips in his own missed shot with 15 seconds left to secure a 71-70 victory and the title.

Previous 3-Pointers:
March 15 -- The most spectacular drives in tournament history
March 14 -- The most dramatic three-pointers in tournament history
March 13 -- Although passing is a subtle art, it can have spectacular results
March 12 -- Introducing the members of our tournament swat team
March 11 -- Pointing out the perpetrators of the greatest steals in tournament history
March 10 -- Tossing up the greatest free throws in tournament history
March 9 -- The greatest games in tournament history