Posted March 19, 1998

Taking aim at greatest shooting performances in tournament history:

1. Bill Walton, UCLA, 1973.
Sinks an incredible 21 of 22 field goal attempts for 44 points as the Bruins whip Memphis State 87-66 for the title.

2. Bill Bradley, Princeton, 1965.
Scores 58 points (22-29 FG, 14-15 FT) in the Tigers' 118-82 consolation-game victory over Wichita State; 16 of his points -- including left- and right-handed hook shots -- come in the final five minutes.

3. Christian Laettner, Duke, 1992.
Comes up with a perfect day against Kentucky in the East Regional final, when the Blue Devils cannot afford a miss. Laettner scores 31 points and hits every shot he takes -- 10 free throws and 10 field goals, including the game-winner at the overtime buzzer as Duke wins 104- 103, en route to its first title.

Previous 3-Pointers:
March 19 -- Throwing down the most impressive dunks in tournament history
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