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Texas Rangers spring break: Duke fan Matt Harrison on his five favorite Blue Devils

"F-C Christian Laettner (1988-92): "Probably one of the best all-around players Duke has had.

Through the eyes of Texas: 75 years of March Madness

Laettner's 17-foot shot on March 28, 1992 -- considered the most memorable moment in NCAA Tournament history -- carried Duke to its fifth consecutive Final Four.5 Mario's Miracle: One of the most...

Final Four notes: Louisville motivated by Ware's presence

The members of the team were Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (UCLA), Larry Bird (Indiana State), Bill Bradley (Princeton), Patrick Ewing (Georgetown), Grant Hill (Duke), Earvin "Magic" Johnson (Michigan State...

Louisville honors injured teammate in Elite Eight win over Duke

This was the first time Pitino and Mike Krzyzewski had met in the regional finals since that 1992 classic that ended with Christian Laettner's improbable buzzer-beater, a game now considered one...

Krzyzewski, Pitino set for encore performance

Krzyzewski and Pitino are forever linked by that one game in Philadelphia, immortalized by Christian Laettner's improbable shot.

Regional classics: The sweetest 16 in NCAA 64-team history

But that was before Laettner, coming out of a timeout, received Grant Hill's 70-foot inbounds pass at the top of the key on the other side of the court.

Best team in NCAA tournament history? Best player?

North Carolina had Michael Jordan and James Worthy while winning the national championship in 1982, a decade before Duke won the tournament on the back of Christian Laettner's buzzer-beating basket.

Only a thinkin' Lincoln can ace our Presidents Day sports crossover quiz

Christian Laettner's buzzer-beater gives Duke a 104-103 overtime victory against Kentucky in the NCAA East Regional Final.44.

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Kings Blog and Q&A: Grant Hill: Accommodating, thoughtful, candid, witty and...

On a team that included Bobby Hurley and Christian Laettner, it was obvious that the slinky...

ATLANTA: Laettner, '76 Hoosiers honored at Final Four

Manning, Robertson and Walton were on hand for Friday's news conference, along with Laettner.

Ware urges Louisville after gruesome injury

This was the first time Pitino and Krzyzewski had met in the regional finals since that 1992...

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When not coaching or playing basketball, Laettner is often watching or analyzing the game he loves.

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Best team in NCAA tournament history? Best player?

North Carolina had Michael Jordan and James Worthy while winning the national championship in...