Originally Posted by
jimsumner
"What quite notable player dispatched Duke in the '71 NIT? I can recall Larry Saunders describing him afterwards as "an absolute tower of strength." Also, he had a teammate who in 1979 won one of the most prestigious awards in sports. In addition, on the freshman squad of that program that year was a player who would become one of the best known coaches in basketball."
Assuming you're referring to UNC in '71 not Utah in '70. Assuming you're not referring to the consolation loss to St. Bonaventure.
Wuycik tore up his knee early in the NIT and Bill Chamberlain was MOP. Dave Chadwick came off the bench and played well and Lee Dedmon always vexed Randy. I'll guess Chadwick.
1979? Who does "he" refer to? The mystery tower of strength or Saunders?
Future coach? Well, Roy Williams wasn't a freshman in '71 and I don't think he played freshman ball anyway. Karl was a sophomore. Bobby Jones was a freshman in '71, as was Ray Hite. Beats Me.
UNC defeated Massachusetts in the '71 NIT. You don't mean Julius Erving, Mike Flanagan, and Al Skinner do you?