Posted March 19, 1998

Throwing down the most impressive dunks in tournament history:

1. Clyde Drexler, Houston, 1983.
In full flight, against and over Louisville in the Phi Slamma Jamma vs. Doctors of Dunk slamfest in a national semifinal won by the Cougars 94-81. SI calls it "your basic play of the century."

2. Grant Hill, Duke, 1991.
His one-handed spear of a high alley-oop pass in transition two minutes into the title game set the tone for the Blue Devils' 72-65 victory over Kansas. Very fresh, man.

3. Lorenzo Charles, N.C. State, 1983.
His follow of Dereck Whittenburg's airball to win the title, 54-52, for the Wolfpack makes up in substance what it lacks in style.

Previous 3-Pointers:
March 18 -- Blowing the whistle on the biggest mistakes by players in tournament history
March 17 -- Blowing the whistle on the biggest coaching blunders in tournament history
March 16 -- Pulling down the most critical rebounds in tournament history
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