March Madness 2012: 25 Biggest Blowouts in NCAA Tournament History

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Otherwise, the chips, dips, nachos, chili and other assorted goodies are levitating before your very eyes—and you may have a bigger problem on your hands than trying to figure out which low seed you are picking as your Cinderella on the fifth of your seven brackets—four of which are somewhere underneath the disaster in front of you.

But there you are, in all your glory, slowly sinking into the couch—remote in one hand, frosty beverage in the other.

You are ready to be overcome by madness...March Madness.

Everyone loves a close game, especially when David is going punch-for-punch with Goliath.

That's when everybody following the game, whether it be in attendance, on television or (insert shameless B/R plug here)—via one of our excellent live blogs—is on the edge of their seats, hoping to see David land the knockout blow.

At the other end of the spectrum is the blowout, the games where you wish that the NCAA Tournament included some sort of mercy rule and you are thankful that you have three other channels to switch to in search of some competitive basketball.

In the history of the NCAA Tournament, more than 100 games have been decided by 30 points or more. Of those, more than 25 have been decided by 40 or more.

Lets take a look at those.

Team W-L records, unless otherwise noted, are what their records were entering the game.

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1988 West Regional 1st Round: Arizona 90, Cornell 50

The Matchup

No. 16 Cornell (17-9) vs. No. 1 Arizona (31-2)

Margin of Victory

40 points

It Was Over When

The Wildcats led 36-19 at the half and never trailed, holding the Big Red to 37 percent shooting from the field.

Anthony Cook led all scorers with 24 and was one of four Wildcats to reach double digits.

Sam Jacobs led Cornell with 10 points.

How Far Did Arizona Go?

Arizona would advance to the Final Four, where they lost, 86-78, to Oklahoma.

Future NBA Players

Jud Buechler (Arizona): A second-round pick by the Seattle Supersonics in 1990, Buechler won three NBA Championships as a member of the Chicago Bulls. Averaged 3.3 points and 1.8 rebounds over a 12-year career.

Anthony Cook (Arizona): Drafted 12th overall by the Phoenix Suns in 1988, Cook spent three years in the NBA, averaging 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds a season.

Sean Elliott (Arizona): The third-overall pick in 1989 by the San Antonio Spurs, Elliott spent 12 of his 13 years in the league with the Spurs, making two All-Star teams and winning the 1999 NBA Championship. Averaged 14.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists for his career.

Steve Kerr (Arizona): A second-round pick by the Phoenix Suns in 1988, Kerr spent 15 seasons in the NBA as one of the premier three-point shooters in the league. He won five NBA Championships—three with the Chicago Bulls and two with the San Antonio Spurs. Finished his career averaging six points and nearly two three-pointers a game, which he hit at a 45 percent clip.

Tom Tolbert (Arizona): A second-round pick by the Charlotte Hornets in 1988, Tolbert played seven years in the league, averaging 6.5 points and four rebounds a season.

2007 West Regional 1st Round: Kansas 107, Niagara 67

The Matchup

No. 16 Niagara (23-11) vs. No. 1 Kansas (30-4)

Margin of Victory

40 points

It Was Over When

The refs started the game.

Kansas led by 25 at the half and extended their dominance in the second half. Mario Chalmers was 8-of-9 from the field for a game-high 19 points, one of five Jayhawks to crack double digits.

Niagara was led by Charron Fisher, who had 17 points on 5-of-16 shooting,

How Far Did Kansas Go?

Kansas would lose to UCLA in the Elite Eight, 68-55.

Future NBA Players

Darrell Arthur (Kansas): The 27th-overall pick in 2008 by the New Orleans Hornets, Arthur has been injured all season for the Memphis Grizzlies. Has career averages of 6.9 points and 4.2 rebounds.

Mario Chalmers (Kansas): A second-round pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2008, Chalmers is the starting PG for the Miami Heat, averaging 10.6 points and 3.4 assists on the season.

Darnell Jackson (Kansas): A second-round pick by the Miami Heat in 2008, Jackson played three seasons in the NBA, averaging 3.9 points and 2.3 rebounds. Currently plays in the Ukrainian Super League.

Brandon Rush (Kansas): The 13th-overall pick in 2008 by the Portland Trailblazers, Rush is a reserve forward with the Golden State Warriors, averaging 8.8 points and 3.6 rebounds on the season.

Julian Wright (Kansas): The 13th-overall pick in 2007 by the Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets, Wright spent four seasons in the NBA, averaging 3.9 points and 2.3 rebounds. Currently playing with the Austin Toros in the NBDL.

1960 Midwest Regional 2nd Round: Cincinnati 99, DePaul 59

The Matchup

DePaul (16-6) vs. Cincinnati (25-1)

Margin of Victory

40 points

It Was Over When

Oscar Robertson got out of bed.

Robertson led all scorers with 29 points and was one of four Bearcats to reach double digits. Cincinnati led by 30 at the half and never trailed.

DePaul was led by Mack Cowsen with 15 points.

How Far Did Princeton Go?

Cincinnati lost in the Final Four to California, 77-69.

Future NBA Players

Ralph Davis (Cincinnati): A second-round pick by the Cincinnati Royals in 1960, Davis played two seasons in the NBA, averaging 13.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists.

Oscar Robertson (Cincinnati): Maybe you've heard of him? One of the best players to ever step foot on the court. NBA Champion, MVP, Rookie of the Year and a 12-time All-Star. Averaged a triple-double in five different seasons and nearly averaged one for his career: 25.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 9.5 assists.

1965 East Regional 3rd Round: Princeton 109, Providence 69

The Matchup

Providence (24-1) vs. No. 1 Arkansas (21-5)

Margin of Victory

40 points

It Was Over When

Bill Bradley got the ball in his hands.

Providence, one of the best defensive teams in the country, was unable to do anything about Princeton's Bill Bradley, who went off for 41 points on 13-of-20 shooting from the field to go along with 10 rebounds. As a team, Princeton shot over 68 percent from the field.

Princeton led by 13 at the half, and once it extended the lead to 20 early in the second half, the Friars collapsed and were seemingly unable to guard anyone.

How Far Did Princeton Go?

Princeton lost its next game in the Final Four to Michigan, 93-76.

Future NBA Players

Bill Bradley (Princeton): Former US Senator and NBA Hall of Famer, he was a territorial selection by the New York Knicks in 1965. Spent his entire 10-year career with the Knicks, winning two World Championships while averaging 12.4 points for his career.

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1991 Southeast Regional 1st Round: Arkansas 117, Georgia State 76

The Matchup

No. 16 Georgia State (16-14) vs. No. 1 Arkansas (31-3)

Margin of Victory 

41 points

It Was Over When

Arkansas started to take the Panthers seriously.

Georgia State led this game 13-4 at one point and held a 26-23 lead midway through the first half when the Razorbacks woke up.

Led by Ron Huery with 21 points and Oliver Miller with 20—two of the six Razorbacks to score in double digits—Arkansas led by 17 at the half and kept the pressure on in the second half.

Chris Collier led all scorers with 22 points, one of three Panthers to reach double digits in a losing effort.

How Far Did Arkansas Go?

Arkansas made it to the Elite Eight, where they were beaten by Kansas, 93-81.

Future NBA Players

Todd Day (Arkansas): The eighth-overall pick in 1992 by the Milwaukee Bucks, Day played for five teams over eight seasons in the NBA. Career averages of 12.3 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.

Lee Mayberry (Arkansas): The 23rd-overall pick in 1992 by the Milwaukee Bucks, Mayberry spent seven seasons in the NBA with two teams, posting career numbers of 5.1 points and 3.6 assists per game.

Oliver Miller (Arkansas): The 22nd-overall pick in 1992 by the Phoenix Suns, Miller battled weight problems over his eight years in the NBA, oftentimes playing at over 300 pounds. Has career averages of 7.4 points and 5.9 rebounds.

Isaiah Morris (Arkansas): A second-round pick by the Miami Heat in 1992, Morris spent one season with the Detroit Pistons averaging 2.2 points before taking his game to Europe.

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1999 East Regional 1st Round: Duke 99, Florida A&M 58

The Matchup

No. 16 Florida A&M (12-18) vs. No. 1 Duke (31-1)

Margin of Victory

41 points

It Was Over When

Duke took the court.

The Blue Devils were on fire to start the game, shooting 11-of-14 from the field. At one point, the Rattlers went 17 straight possessions without a point and trailed 40-13.

Six Blue Devils finished in double digits. A&M's Monroe Pippins led all scorers with 23 points on 9-of-21 shooting.

How Far Did Duke Go?

Duke reached the final game against UConn but lost, 77-74.

Future NBA Players:

William Avery (Duke): One of the few players who has left Duke to go pro before graduating, Avery was the 14th-overall pick in 1999 by the Minnesota Timberwolves, with whom he would play for three seasons. He has played in Europe ever since. For his NBA career, Avery averaged 2.7 points and 1.4 assists per game.

Shane Battier (Duke): Drafted sixth overall in 2001 by the Memphis Grizzlies, Battier has had a solid NBA career and is one of the better defenders in the league. Currently coming off the bench for the Miami Heat, Battier is averaging 4.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists this season.

Elton Brand (Duke): The first-overall pick in 1999 by the Chicago Bulls, Brand's career has been derailed by injuries. Currently the starting PF for the Philadelphia 76ers, the two-time All-Star and former Rookie of the Year is averaging 10.4 points and 7.4 rebounds on the year.

Corey Maggette (Duke): The 14th-overall pick in the 1999 NBA draft, Maggette has spent 13 seasons in the NBA. He is currently the starting SF for the Charlotte Bobcats, averaging 16.2 points and 4.8 rebounds a game.

Drafted But Never Played

Chris Carrawell (Duke): A second-round pick by the San Antonio Spurs in 2000.

1999 East Regional 2nd Round: Duke 97, Tulsa 56

The Matchup

No. 9 Tulsa (23-9) vs. No. 1 Duke (32-1)

Margin of Victory

41 points

It Was Over When

Tulsa's Brandon Kurtz sank a free throw, making the score 9-8.

Duke responded to the free throw by proceeding to go on two 13-0 runs and led by 30 at the half, which prompted Tulsa head coach Bill Self to say to reporters at halftime, "They're awesome."

William Avery was one of six Blue Devils to score in double digits and led all scorers with 19 points.

Michael Ruffin, Tulsa's best player, was held scoreless and missed all three of the shots that he took.

How Far Did Duke Go?

Duke reached the final game against UConn but lost, 77-74.

Future NBA Players

William Avery (Duke)

Shane Battier (Duke)

Elton Brand (Duke)

Corey Maggette (Duke)

Drafted But Never Played

Chris Carrawell (Duke)

2008 West Regional 1st Round: UCLA 70, Mississippi Valley State 29

The Matchup

No. 16 Mississippi Valley State (17-15) vs. No. 1 UCLA (31-3)

Margin of Victory

41 points

It Was Over When

Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love or Darren Collison signed their letters of intent with UCLA—it really doesn't matter who you pick.

Speaking of Kevin Love, he led all scorers with 20 points. Mississippi State scored 29 points all game. Love almost beat them by himself.

The Dirt Devils from MVSU made NCAA Tournament history, though, shooting 19.7 percent from the field, an almost impossible 13-for-77 from the field, breaking the record previously held by Prairie View A&M.

How Far Did UCLA Go?

The Bruins would make it to the Final Four, where they would lose to Derrick Rose and the Memphis Tigers, 78-63.

Future NBA Players

Darren Collison (UCLA): The 21st-overall pick in 2009 by the New Orleans Hornets, Collison has been the starting PG for the Indiana Pacers for the past two seasons. He is putting up solid numbers this season with 11.1 points and 5.1 assists per game.

Kevin Love (UCLA): The fifth-overall pick in 2008 by the Memphis Grizzlies, Love was soon traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of the deal that sent O.J. Mayo to Memphis. Love is a two-time NBA All-Star and one of the best players in the league. Still with the Timberwolves, Love is having a MVP-type season, averaging 25.6 points and 13.8 rebounds per game.

Russell Westbrook (UCLA): The fourth-overall pick in 2008 by the Seattle Supersonics/Oklahoma City Thunder, Westbrook is one of the best players in the league. A two-time All-Star, he is having another outstanding season for the Thunder, averaging 23.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.

2001 Midwest Regional, 1st Round: Illinois 96, Northwestern State 54

The Matchup

No. 16 Northwestern State (19-12) vs. No. 1 Illinois (24-7)

Margin of Victory 

42 points

It Was Over When

Indiana and Wisconsin lost to lower seeds earlier in the day.

Illinois was determined not to go the way of their Big Ten counterparts who lost their opening tournament games and led the Demons throughout the game.

The Fighting Illini held an 18-rebound advantage on Demons and distributed the ball far better, racking up 27 assists to Northwestern State's eight.

Marcus Griffin, one of six Illini to score in double digits, led all scorers with 16 points. Frank Williams had 11 points and eight assists, while Brian Cook contributed 15 points and eight boards.

Chris Thompson turned in a double-double for the Demons with 11 points and rebounds.

How Far Did Illinois Go?

The Fighting Illini would reach the Elite Eight, where they would lose to Gilbert Arenas and the Arizona Wildcats, 87-81.

Future NBA Players

Robert Archibald (Illinois): Drafted in the second round by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2002, Archibald spent two seasons in the NBA with three teams. Left the league averaging 1.2 points and 1.6 rebounds for his career. He has played in Europe since 2004, most recently in the Spanish ACB league. 

Brian Cook (Illinois): The 24th-overall pick in 2003 by the Los Angeles Lakers, Cook is currently a reserve forward for the Los Angeles Clippers, averaging 5.6 points and 2.7 rebounds on the season.

Frank Williams (Illinois): The 25th-overall pick in 2002 by the Denver Nuggets, Williams played for two teams in three seasons in the league. Finished his career averaging 2.9 points and 1.6 assists per game.

1974 Mideast Regional 1st Round: Notre Dame 108, Austin Peay 66

The Matchup

Austin Peay (17-9) vs. Notre Dame (24-2)

Margin of Victory

43 points

It Was Over When

Gary Brokaw got the ball in his hands.

Brokaw, a junior guard for the Irish, scored 21 of his 25 points in the first half, as Notre Dame shot nearly 63 percent from the field (25-of-40) and led by 20 at the half, 54-34.

James "Fly" Williams, one of the most explosive scorers in the country, was the game's high scorer with 26, but he took nearly half of the Governors' shots, finishing 13-of-31 from the field.

Brokaw was one of three Fighting Irish to break the 20-point mark, with Adrian Dantley and John Shumate each recording a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds apiece.

How Far Did Notre Dame Go?

Notre Dame would lose their next game to Campy Russell and the Michigan Wolverines, 77-68.

Future NBA Players

Gary Brokaw (Notre Dame): The 18th-overall pick in 1974 by the Milwaukee Bucks, Brokaw spent four seasons in the NBA with three teams. Retired with career averages of 8.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and three assists per game.

Adrian Dantley (Notre Dame): Drafted sixth overall in 1976 by the Buffalo Braves, Dantley was the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1977. A six-time All-Star and two-time NBA Scoring Champion, Dantley spent 15 seasons in the NBA with six different teams, primarily the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons. Finished his career averaging 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.

Percy "Otis" Howard (Austin Peay): A fourth-round pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1978, Howard would play one season in the NBA, averaging 4.2 points and 2.9 rebounds.

Toby Knight (Notre Dame): A second-round pick by the New York Knicks in 1977, Knight spent five years in New York, averaging 12.9 points and 5.1 rebounds for his career.

John Shumate (Notre Dame): The fourth-overall pick in 1974 by the Phoenix Suns, Shumate spent five seasons in the NBA with six different teams. Retired averaging 12.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.

Drafted But Never Played

Gary Novak (Notre Dame): Drafted in the fifth round in 1974 by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Fly Williams (Austin Peay): Originally a first-round draft pick by the Denver Nuggets of the ABA in 1974 but was later sold to the Spirits of St. Louis. He would play one season in the ABA, averaging 9.4 points and 2.5 rebounds. Following the ABA/NBA merger, Williams would become a ninth-round pick by the Philadelphia 76ers, but he would never play in the league.

1989 Southeast Regional 2nd Round: Oklahoma 124, Lousiana Tech 81

The Matchup

No. 9 Louisiana Tech (23-8) vs. No. 1 Oklahoma (29-5)

Margin of Victory 

43 points

It Was Over When

Louisiana Tech's Randy White tied the score at 17 with 14 minutes left in the first half.

All that did was intensify Oklahoma's full-court press, which resulted in an 18-2 run that put the game out of reach for the Bulldogs. Skeeter Henry scored six of his 17 points for the Sooners during the run.

If the underdogs had any thoughts of mounting a comeback, the Sooners went on another 9-0 run, stretching their lead to 46-23 and an insurmountable 55-31 halftime lead.

Mookie Blaylock led the Sooners with 34 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and, along with Henry, was one of four Oklahoma players to reach double digits. Tyrone Jones had 16 points, and Stacey King owned the paint with 21 points and 15 rebounds.

White had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Bulldogs.

How Far Did Oklahoma Go?

The Sooners would fall to Virginia in the Sweet 16, 86-80.

Future NBA Players

Mookie Blaylock (Oklahoma): The 12th-overall pick in 1989 by the New Jersey Nets, Blaylock had a solid 13-year career, primarily with Atlanta Hawks. One of the top defenders in the league during his career, Mookie made one All-Star team in 1994. Has career averages of 13.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 2.7 steals and is forever linked to Pearl Jam.

P.J. Brown (Louisiana Tech): A second-round pick in 1992 by the New Jersey Nets, Brown played his rookie season in Greece. He would join the Nets in the 1993-94 season and spend 15 years in the NBA, winning a World Championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008, his last season. Averaged 9.1 points and 7.7 rebounds for his career.

Stacey King (Oklahoma): The sixth-overall pick in 1989 by the Chicago Bulls, King spent eight seasons in the NBA with five teams, winning three World Championships with the Bulls (it helps when you can call Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen your teammates.) King finished his career averaging 6.4 points and 3.3 rebounds.

Randy White (Louisiana Tech): Drafted sixth overall by the Dallas Mavericks in 1989, White—who had been burdened with the expectations that comes with the nicknames "The Mailman II" and "The Mailkid" after fellow Tech alum Karl Malone—was doomed to fail from the start. He spent five seasons with the Mavs before spending the rest of his career playing in Europe. Retired from the NBA averaging 7.4 points and 4.9 rebounds.

1993 Midwest Regional 1st Round: Indiana 97, Wright State 54

The Matchup

No. 16 Wright State (20-9) vs. No. 1 Indiana (28-3)

Margin of Victory

43 points

It Was Over When

Indiana's Calbert Cheaney got in a groove.

Behind 29 points by Cheaney on 12-of-16 shooting, nine assists from Damon Bailey and a defensive effort that held the Raiders from Wright State to shooting less than 32 percent from the floor (22-of-69), Bobby Knight and his Hoosiers never doubted the eventual outcome of the game.

Wright State trailed by 16 at the half, and their best player, Bill Edwards, was helpless to do anything about it, scoring 18 points while going 6-of-23 from the field.

How Far Did Duke Go?

Indiana would make it to the regional finals, where they would lose to the Rex Walters and Adonis Jordan-led Kansas Jayhawks, 83-79.

Future NBA Players

Calbert Cheaney (Indiana): Selected sixth overall in 1993 by the Washington Wizards, Cheaney had a solid, but not spectacular 13-year career in the NBA with five teams. Retired with career averages of 9.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists.

Brian Evans (Indiana): The 27th-overall selection in 1996 by the Orlando Magic, Evans spent three mediocre seasons with three different teams. Has career averages of 3.7 points and 1.6 rebounds. Played three years in Italy after his NBA career ended.

Greg Graham (Indiana): Drafted 17th overall by the Indiana Pacers in 1993, Graham played five seasons with five different teams. Has career averages of 4.5 points and 1.1 rebounds per game.

Alan Henderson (Indiana): The 16th overall pick in 1995 by the Atlanta Hawks, Henderson spent nine of his 12 seasons with the Hawks, winning the NBA's Most Improved Player Award for the 1997-98 season, when he averaged 14.3 points and 6.4 rebounds. Retired with career averages of 7.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.

Drafted But Never Played

Damon Bailey (Indiana): Drafted in the second round by the Indiana Pacers in 1994, Bailey spent his rookie season on the Pacers' injured list and was cut prior to the following season. He went on to play in the CBA.

2001 East Regional 1st Round: Duke 95, Monmouth 52

The Matchup

No. 16 Monmouth (21-9) vs. No. 1 Duke (29-4)

Margin of Victory

43 points

It Was Over When

Jay Williams scored 11 points in the first two minutes of the game, and Duke led 11-0 before Monmouth scored their first point. Duke would extend the lead to 16-1 on another three-pointer by Williams and a put-back of a Duke miss by Mike Dunleavy.

Monmouth would bring the score to 19-10 by going on a 9-3 run, but they simply had no answer for Duke's firepower, and the Blue Devils led 62-29 at the half.

Duke would extend the lead to 52 points twice in the second half behind the play of Williams (22 points) and a double-double by Shane Battier (22 points, 10 rebounds), who was 5-of-9 from behind the arc.

The Hawks were led by 12 points apiece from Steve Bridgemohan and Gerry Crosby.

Monmouth coach Dave Calloway was complimentary of Duke's program after the game:

"

It was a learning experience to say the least. They're just a class act. Every one of their players congratulated every one of ours after they whipped our butts, on winning a championship and being here. That's because they follow the example of Mike Krzyzewski.

"

How Far Did Duke Go?

Duke would reach the finals against Arizona, beating them 82-72 and winning the third National Championship in Duke history. Battier would be named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.

Future NBA Players

Shane Battier (Duke)

Chris Duhon (Duke): A 2004 second-round pick by the Chicago Bulls, Duhon is currently the back-up point guard for the Orlando Magic, his third team since being drafted. He is averaging 3.8 points and 2.6 assists this season.

Mike Dunleavy, Jr. (Duke): Drafted third overall in 2002 by the Golden State Warriors. Currently coming off the bench for the Milwaukee Bucks, the third team he has played for. He is averaging 13.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists while shooting 38 percent from behind the arc this season.

Jay Williams (Duke): Drafted second overall in 2002 by the Chicago Bulls. Played one season before suffering career-ending injuries in a motorcycle accident. Averaged 9.5 points and 4.7 assists in his one NBA season.

2007 East Regional 1st Round: Florida 112, Jackson State 69

The Matchup

No. 16 Jackson State (21-13) vs. No. 1 Florida (29-5)

Margin of Victory 

43 points

It Was Over When

Florida finally woke up. Having trailed by five early and finding themselves up by only six at the half (41-35), the Gators opened the second half on a 17-6 run. Behind 12 rebounds by Joakim Noah and 16 from Al Horford, Florida owned the boards, setting an NCAA record by out-rebounding the Tigers by 43 (62-19).

Jackson State's Trey Johnson, who was second in the nation in scoring, led all players with 25 points, one of three Tigers in double digits. Corey Brewer led the Gators with 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting.

How Far Did Florida Go?

The Gators would win their second consecutive National Championship, beating Ohio State 83-75 in the final game.

Future NBA Players

Corey Brewer (Florida): The seventh-overall pick in 2007 by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Brewer is averaging 9.9 points a game for the Denver Nuggets this season.

Taurean Green (Florida): A second-round pick by the Portland Trailblazers in 2007, Green spent one year in the NBA averaging 1.6 points per game and is currently playing for Tofas Bursa in Turkey.

Al Horford (Florida): The third-overall pick in 2007 by the Atlanta Hawks, Horford is a two-time All-Star who currently plays out of position as Hawks fans patiently wait for the team to trade Josh Smith. Horford is averaging 12.4 points and seven rebounds a game on the season.

Joakim Noah (Florida): Picked ninth overall in 2007 by the Chicago Bulls, Noah is the Bulls starting center and averaging 9.9 points and 10.4 rebounds on the season.

Chris Richard (Florida): A second-round pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2007, Richard played in 70 games over two seasons in the NBA, averaging less than two points a game. Last played for the Lionang Dinosaurs in China during the 2010-11 season.

Marreese Speights (Florida): The 16th-overall pick in 2008 by the Philadelphia 76ers, Speights has been the starting power forward for the Memphis Grizzlies this year in Zach Randolph's absence. Averaging nine points and six rebounds a game.

2009 East Regional 1st Round: North Carolina 101, Radford 58

The Matchup

No. 16 Radford (21-11) vs. No. 1 North Carolina (28-4)

Margin of Victory

43 points

It Was Over When

North Carolina arrived at the arena.

Led by Tyler Hansbrough's 22 points, who became the ACC's all-time leading scorer in spite of a poor shooting night (5-of-16), the Tar Heels never trailed after stealing the opening tip. Danny Green (15 points, 10 rebounds), Ed Davis (15 points) and leading scorer Wayne Ellington (25 points) also reached double digits for the Tar Heels, who were playing without starting PG Ty Lawson.

How Far Did UNC Go?

The Tar Heels would face little resistance from the rest of the field en route to winning their fifth National Championship, dispatching of Michigan Stae by 17 in the final game, 89-72.

Future NBA Players Involved

Ed Davis (UNC): The 13th-overall pick by the Toronto Raptors in 2010, Davis is averaging 5.7 points and 6.4 rebounds on the season for the Raptors.

Wayne Ellington (UNC): Taken 28th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2009, Ellington is currently a little-used reserve after logging close to 20 minutes a game earlier this season. Averaging 4.8 points and 1.4 rebounds on the season.

Danny Green (UNC): Second-round pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2009, Green has been in and out of the San Antonio Spurs' starting lineup this year. Currently averaging 7.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists on the season.

Tyler Hansbrough (UNC): Selected 13th overall by the Indiana Pacers in 2009, Hansbrough is part of the rotation for the Pacers, contributing 9.2 points and 4.8 rebounds so far this season.

1971 East Regional Final: Villanova 90, Pennsylvania 47

The Matchup

Penn (27-0) vs. Villanova (25-6)

Margin of Victory

43 points

It Was Over When

Villanova got in a groove. The Wildcats shot 62 percent from the field and seemed to simply not miss shots in the first half, deflating an undefeated Quakers squad that had beaten 'Nova in their last three matchups, including earlier that season by eight.

Porter was one of three Wildcats to reach double digits, and he would go on to be named the tournament's Most Oustanding Player.*

How Far Did Villanova Go?

Villanova ran into the buzzsaw that was the UCLA Bruins, who beat the Tigers by six, 68-62, en route to their fifth consecutive National Championship and their seventh in eight years.

Future NBA Players Involved

Chris Ford (Villanova): A second-round pick by the Detroit Pistons in 1972, Ford played 10 seasons in the NBA and won a World Championship with the Boston Celtics in 1981. He is credited with hitting the first three-pointer in NBA history. Had career averages of 9.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. Ford went on to coach the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers.

Tom Inglesby (Villanova): A second-round pick by the Atlanta Hawks in 1973 spent one year in the NBA and two in the ABA. Career averages of 3.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists.

Howard Porter (Villanova): Never played for the Condors, and instead was drafted in the second round by the Chicago Bulls in 1971. Spent seven seasons in the league with four teams. Career averages of 9.2 points and 4.1 rebounds.

Drafted But Never Played

Hank Siemiontkowski (Villanova): Cleveland Cavaliers, fourth round

Clarence Smith (Villanova): Golden State Warriors, ninth round

*Porter was later stripped of the award and Villanova of their NCAA wins because Porter was ineligible to play, having signed a professional contract with the ABA's Pittsburgh Condors during his senior year.

1993 Southeast Regional 1st Round: Kentucky 96, Rider 52

The Matchup

No. 16 Rider (19-10) vs. No. 1 Kentucky (26-3)

Margin of Victory

44 points

It Was Over When

Three minutes into the game, Kentucky led 19-2.

Rider center Jabbar Jones was helpless trying to stop Kentucky's Jamal Mashburn (17 points) and picked up his third foul less than four minutes into the game.

At the half, up by 39, Kentucky coach Rick Pitino asked his players to stop pressing on defense and to try and not score 100 points.

Said Rider coach Kevin Bannon after the game: "To be brutally honest, they were very kind."

How Far Did Kentucky Go?

Kentucky made it to the Final Four, where they lost to Michigan in overtime, 81-78.

Future NBA Players Involved

Tony Delk (Kentucky): Selected 16th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996, Delk played for eight teams over a 10-year career, posting averages of 9.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists.

Jamal Mashburn (Kentucky): The fourth-overall pick in 1993 by the Dallas Mavericks, Mashburn saw injuries rob him of his explosiveness, but he still had a solid 11-year career for three teams. Retired with career numbers of 19.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.

1993 East Regional 2nd Round: North Carolina 112, Rhode Island 67

The Matchup

No. 8 Rhode Island (19-10) vs. No. 1 North Carolina (29-4)

Margin of Victory

45 points

It Was Over When

The Tar Heels got annoyed that the Rams also had powder-blue jerseys.

After URI made it a one point game early in the first half at 11-10, UNC put the game away, going on a 21-2 run and leaving little doubt to how this one would end.

Donald Williams was one of four Tar Heels in double digits with 17 points, and Derrick Phelps picked up his 15 points without missing any of his seven shots, including one three-pointer. Eric Montross had nine rebounds to go along with his 15 points.

North Carolina coach Dean Smith summed it up perfectly when this one was over: "I was really shocked the game went the way it did. I thought it would be very close, but at halftime, essentially the game was settled."

How Far Did North Carolina Go?

North Carolina would go on to win the National Championship against Michigan's "Fab Five," owing a large debt of gratitude to Chris Webber.

Future NBA Players Involved

George Lynch (North Carolina): The 12th pick of the 1993 draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, Lynch spent 12 years in the NBA with five different teams. Career numbers of 6.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game..

Eric Montross (North Carolina): Picked ninth by the Boston Celtics in 1993, Montross spent eight uneventful seasons in the NBA. Has career numbers of 4.5 points and 4.6 rebounds a game.

1995 Southeast Regional 1st Round: Kentucky 113, Mount St. Mary's 67

The Matchup

No. 16 Mount St. Mary's (17-12) vs. No. 1 Kentucky (25-4)

Margin of Victory

46 points

It Was Over When

Mount St. Mary's went up by three, 5-2.

Kentucky would take a 15-5 lead by scoring 13 unanswered points, but the Mountaineers fought back, getting within five with just over 13 minutes left at 20-15. By halftime, Kentucky had a commanding 59-36 lead. In the second half, things wouldn't get any better for the underdogs, as Kentucky doubled their 23 point halftime lead.

Tony Delk led Kentucky with 20 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field, one of five Wildcats to break double digits. Walter McCarty contributed a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Chris McGuthrie led the way for the Mountaineers with 20 points of his own, 15 of which came from behind the arc.

How Far Did Kentucky Go?

Kentucky would continue their winning ways until they met North Carolina in the Southeast Regional Finals, where they lost, 74-61.

Future NBA Players Involved

Tony Delk (Kentucky): Selected 16th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996, Delk played for eight teams over a 10-year career, posting averages of 9.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists.

Walter McCarty (Kentucky): Selected 19th overall by the New York Knicks in 1996, McCarty spent 10 years in the NBA with four different teams. For his career, McCarty averaged 5.2 points and 2.6 rebounds.

Scott Padgett (Kentucky): Drafted 28th overall by the Utah Jazz in 1999, Padgett spent eight seasons in the NBA with four different teams. Finished his career averaging 4.2 points and 2.7 rebounds.

Antoine Walker (Kentucky): The sixth-overall selection in 1996 by the Boston Celtics, Walker was a three-time All-Star and part of the 2005-06 Miami Heat team that won the NBA Championship. Most memorable was his time spent alongside Paul Pierce with the Boston Celtics, when he was known as "Employee No. 8." Averaged 17.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals over a 12-year career.

Since 2010, Walker has been playing with the Idaho Stampede in the NBDL, trying to make a return to the NBA.

Mark Pope (Kentucky): A second-round pick by the Indiana Pacers in 1996, Mark Pope spent parts of six unimpressive seasons with three different teams, posting career averages of 1.9 points and 1.7 rebounds.

2002 Souith Regional 1st Round: Duke 84, Winthrop 37

The Matchup

No. 16 Winthrop (19-11) vs. Duke (29-3)

Margin of Victory

47 points

It Was Over When

Eight minutes into the game, Duke, the defending National Champion, went on a Carlos Boozer-fueled 11-0 run that resulted in an insurmountable 27-7 Blue Devils' lead. Boozer accounted for eight of the 11 points on the run and would score 18 of his 19 points for the game before halftime as the Blue Devils took a 52-15 lead to the locker room.

Boozer, Mike Dunleavy, Jr. and Jay Williams would score a combined 56 points on 69 percent shooting from the field, hitting 23 of the 34 shots that the trio would attempt.

How Far Did Duke Go?

Duke would advance to the Sweet 16, where they were foiled by the Indiana Hoosiers, 74-73, when Jay Williams missed a game-tying free throw with four seconds left and Duke was unable to control the rebound.

Future NBA Players Involved

Carlos Boozer (Duke): A 2002 second-round pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boozer is a two-time All-Star and is currently the starting power forward for the Chicago Bulls. He is averaging 15.6 points and 8.1 rebounds this season.

Chris Duhon (Duke)

Mike Dunleavy, Jr. (Duke)

Daniel Ewing (Duke): A 2005 second-round pick by the Los Angeles Clippers, Ewing spent two seasons in the NBA. Finished with career averages of 3.5 points and 1.2 rebounds per game. Currently plays professionally in the Ukraine.

Dahntay Jones (Duke): Drafted 20th overall by the Boston Celtics in 2003, Jones has been a valuable role player for multiple teams. Currently coming off the bench for the Indiana Pacers, he is putting up 5.3 points and 1.8 rebounds this season.

Jay Williams (Duke)

1964 East Regional Finals: Duke 101, Connecticut 54

The Matchup

Connecticut (14-10) vs. Duke (23-4)

Margin of Victory

47 points

It Was Over When

Duke jumped out to an early lead. 

The Blue Devils never trailed against UConn, the Yankee Conference champions who had won their first two games of the tournament by a combined seven points.

Jeff Mullins led the Duke attack with 30 points, eight rebounds and five assists, shooting 61 percent from the field.

How Far Did Duke Go?

Duke would reach the National Championship game, where they would fall to the Walt Hazzard-led UCLA Bruins, 98-83.

Future NBA Players Involved:

Jack Marin (Duke): Fifth-overall pick of the 1966 NBA draft by the Baltimore Bullets. A two-time All-Star, Marin played 11 seasons in the NBA and has career averages of 14.8 points and 5.2 rebounds.

Jeff Mullins (Duke): Fifth-overall pick of the 1964 NBA draft by the St. Louis Hawks. Played 12 seasons in the NBA and was part of the Golden State Warriors squad that won the 1975 NBA Championship. A three-time All-Star, Mullins has career averages of 19.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists.

Steve Vacendak (Duke): Drafted in the fourth round of the 1966 NBA Draft by the San Francisco Warriors. Never played in the NBA, spent three seasons in the ABA, averaging 9.9 points

Drafted But Never Played

Haskell Tison (Duke): Drafted in the sixth round of the 1965 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics.

Jay Buckley (Duke): Drafted in the eighth round of the 1964 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Photo courtesy of Dukeblueplanet.com

1965 Mideast Regional, 1st Round: DePaul 99, Eastern Kentucky 55

The Matchup

Eastern Kentucky (18-6) vs. DePaul (16-9)

Margin of Victory

44 points

It Was Over When

The teams took the floor for the second half.

A 10-point game at the half turned into a 44-point blowout behind the 20 and 21-point nights of Tom Meyer and Dave Mills, respectively—two of five Blue Demons to score in double digits.

Eddie Bodkin led Eastern Kentucky with 21 points on 8-of-17 shooting.

How Far Did DePaul Go?

DePaul would lose to Vanderbilt in the next round, 83-78.

Future NBA Players Involved

None

Drafted But Never Played

Eddie Bodkin (Eastern Kentucky): Drafted in the third round of the 1966 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.

Dave Mills (DePaul): Drafted in the sixth round of the 1966 NBA draft by the Baltimore Bullets.

Don Swanson (DePaul): Drafted in the eighth round of the 1966 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.

Photo courtesy of Ekusports.com

1967 West Regional, 2nd Round: UCLA 109, Wyoming 60

The Matchup

Wyoming (15-12) vs. UCLA (26-0)

Margin of Victory

49 points

It Was Over When

UCLA's bus arrived at the arena.

John Wooden bought his UCLA Bruins to the dance in 1967 looking for a partner who could keep up with their advanced moves.

Nobody was up for the challenge, including their second-round opponents, the Wyoming Cowboys, who were the champions of the Western Athletic Conference.

The Bruins jumped out to a 55-18 halftime lead behind the inside presence of Lew Alcindor and the outside shooting of Lucius Allen and Mike Warren as they watched Alcindor be double and triple-teamed to no avail.

Alcindor would lead all scorers with 29 points and 10 rebounds, one of four Bruins to reach double digits. The Cowboys were led by Tom Asbury, who had a double-double himself with 20 points and 10 boards.

How Far Would UCLA Go?

UCLA would go on to win the National Championship against Dayton, 79-64, finishing the season a perfect 30-0. They won their tournament games by an average of 24 points and are one of the greatest teams in college history.

Future NBA Players Involved

Lew Alcindor (UCLA): Better known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the first-overall pick in the 1969 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks is the leading scorer in NBA history and a fantastic actor.

Lucius Allen (UCLA): Third-overall pick in the 1969 NBA draft by the Seattle Supersonics, Allen played 10 seasons in the NBA, most of them by Alcindor's side. Averaged 13.4 points and 4.5 assists per game.

Drafted But Never Played in the NBA

Lynn Shackelford (UCLA): Drafted in the seventh round of the 1969 NBA draft by the San Diego Rockets. Never played in the NBA; spent 22 games with the Miami Floridians of the ABA in 1969.

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1986 East Regional, 1st Round: Syracuse 101, Brown 52

The Matchup

No. 15 Brown (16-10) vs. No. 2 Syracuse (25-5)

Margin of Victory

49 points

It Was Over When

The matchup was announced on Selection Sunday.

The Ivy League champion Brown Bears had gone up against Big East teams twice in the 1985-86 season, losing to Providence by 27 and Seton Hall by 29. They knew what was coming as they prepared to take on the Syracuse Orangemen.

Led by Dwayne "Pearl" Washington and Rafael Addison, Syracuse jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Jim Boeheim's squad led 51-23 at the half and finished the game shooting 51 percent from the field, holding the Bears to 25 percent shooting.

Washington racked up 21 points and seven assists in only 18 minutes of work. Jim Turner led Brown with 13 points on 3-of-11 shooting.

Syracuse would be knocked out in their next game by the "Admiral," David Robinson, and his fellow Midshipmen from Navy, 97-85.

Future NBA Players Involved

Rafael Addison (Syracuse): Drafted in the second round of the 1986 draft by the Phoenix Suns, Addison spent six years in the NBA with four different teams, averaging 5.8 points for his career.

Sherman Douglas (Syracuse): A second-round pick by the Miami Heat in 1989, Douglas spent 12 years in the NBA with five different teams. Has career averages of 11.0 points and 5.9 assists.

Rony Seikaly (Syracuse): Drafted in the first round by the Miami Heat in 1988, Seikaly had a solid 12-year-career in the NBA with four teams. Has career averages of 14.7 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks a game. Finished with 9,991 points scored, nine away from the 10,000 mark.

Dwayne "Pearl" Washington (Syracuse): A first-round pick by the New Jersey Nets in 1986, Washington spent three seasons in the league (two with the Nets, one with the Miami Heat), averaging 8.6 points and 3.8 assists.

2009 West Regional, 1st Round: Connecticut 103, Chattanooga 47

The Matchup

No. 16 Tennessee-Chattanooga (18-16) vs. No. 1 Connecticut (27-4)

Margin of Victory

56 points

It Was Over When

A.J. Price led UConn on a 14-0 run early in the first half where Price drained back-to-back-to-back three-pointers.

UConn was playing the game without head coach Jim Calhoun, who had been hospitalized earlier in the day after not feeling well.

The Mocs went nearly 12 minutes—the last 7:39 of the first half and first 4:18 of the second half—without scoring a point when Mocs leading scorer Kevin Goffney made two free throws, cutting the deficit to 41.

Five Huskies scored in double digits, and three had 20 or more, led by forward Stanley Robinson's 24.

After the game, Price told everyone that the Mocs got lucky: "We would've been more fired up if Coach was here. Chattanooga got off easy without Coach here."

How Far Did UConn Go?

UConn would make it to the Final Four, where they would be defeated by Michigan State, 82-73.

Future NBA Players Involved

Jeff Adrien (UConn): Went undrafted in 2009 and signed with the Golden State Warriors as a free agent. Waived last month by the Houston Rockets, Adrien has career averages of 2.5 points and 2.6 rebounds.

A.J. Price (UConn): A second-round pick in 2009 by the Indiana Pacers, Price is currently a reserve for the Pacers, averaging 4.2 points and 1.9 assists in limited playing time this season.

Hasheem Thabeet (UConn): The second-overall pick in 2009 by the Memphis Grizzlies, Thabeet currently rides the bench for the Houston Rockets and has played in only four games this season. Has career averages of 2.2 points and 2.7 rebounds.

Kemba Walker (UConn): The ninth-overall pick in 2011 by the Charlotte Bobcats, Walker is currently their back-up point guard, averaging 12.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists this season.

1998 Midwest Regional, 1st Round: Kansas 110, Prairie View 52

The Matchup

No. 16 Prairie View A&M (13-17) vs. No. 1 Kansas (34-3)

Margin of Victory

58 points

It Was Over When

Prairie View A&M drew the Kansas Jayhawks in the first round.

Kansas was riding a 13-game winning streak into the tournament, including a three-game sweep in the Big 12 Conference Tournament.

Led by Paul Pierce and Raef LaFrentz, the Jayhawks had a 20-5 lead before Prairie View made its first field goal.

The Jayhawks would coast the rest of the way, leading 60-24 at the half and outscoring the Panthers by 22 in the second half.

Kansas had a 59-24 advantage on the glass, and Prairie View shot an abysmal 17-of-73 on the night—23 percent—just good enough to not be the record for futility in the history of the tournament.

Paul Pierce led all scorers with 25 points, and both Raef LaFrentz and Lester Earl racked up a double-double for Roy Williams, with LaFrentz scoring 20 points with 15 rebounds and Earl going 15-and-11.

How Far Did Kansas Go?

Kansas would be stopped dead in its tracks in the round of 32 by the eighth-seeded Rhode Island Rams, who were led by Cuttino Mobley and Tyson Wheeler, 80-75.

Future NBA Players Involved

Raef LaFrentz (Kansas): The third-overall pick in 1998 by the Denver Nuggets, LaFrentz enjoyed a solid 10-year career in the NBA as a member of the Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers. Has career averages of 10.1 points and 6.1 rebounds a game.

Paul Pierce (Kansas): The 10th-overall pick in 1998 by the Boston Celtics, Pierce is a future Hall of Fame inductee and one of the great Boston Celtics of all-time. "The Truth" is averaging 18.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 5.0 assists on the season.

1963 Mideast Regional, 1st Round: Loyola 111, Tennessee Tech 42

The Matchup

Tennessee Tech (16-7) vs. Loyola (IL) (24-2)

Margin of Victory

69 points

It Was Over When

Tennessee Tech found out that they couldn't make a shot.

Up 41 at the half, the Loyola Ramblers cruised to the most lopsided victory in tournament history. Power forward Vic Rouse was one of four Ramblers to finish the game with double-digit scoring totals and one of two to record a double-double.

Tennessee Tech shot an unfathomable 18-of-82 for the night—a putrid 22 percent from the field.

The 69 point victory stands as the biggest beating in NCAA history.

How Far Would Loyola Go?

Loyola would go on to the finals, where it beat the Cincinnati Bearcats by two, 60-58, to clinch the National Championship.

Future NBA Players Involved

Jerry Harkness (Loyola): A second-round pick by the New York Knicks in 1963, Harkness played in five NBA games. He would resurface with the Indiana Pacers in the ABA from 1967 through 1969, finishing his professional career averaging 7.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists.