Posted March 23, 1998

Hitting the greatest shots in tournament history:

1. Christian Laettner, Duke, 1992.
His turnaround jumper that leads Duke over Kentucky in the East Regional final, 104-103 in overtime.

2. U.S. Reed, Arkansas, 1981.
His 50-footer that ousts defending champion Louisville in the second round, 74-73.

3. Keith Smart, Indiana, 1987.
His pull-up jumper from the left side to beat Syracuse and give Indiana the title, 74-73.

Previous 3-Pointers:
March 20 -- Taking aim at greatest shooting performances in tournament history
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