Kemba Walker: UConn Star's Most Memorable Moments

If the Big East tournament taught us anything, it is that UConn guard Kemba Walker is one of the best players in the nation. After taking home tournament MVP honors, Walker leads his Huskies into the NCAA tournament this Thursday.

Before looking ahead to the Big Dance, however, it is essential to look back at Walker's season, from early non-conference play to this past weekend. All of UConn and Walker's biggest moments are documented here, with video clips of the best plays.

November 11, 2010: Vermont @ UConn

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NEW YORK - DECEMBER 09: Kemba Walker #15 of the Connecticut Huskies dribbles the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the SEC Big East Invitational at Madison Square Garden on December 9, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Ima

Walker lights up the XL Center with a career-high 42 points, and leads a frenzied Huskies second-half comeback en route to a 89-73 victory that is closer than it looks. 

Final stat line: 42 points (15-24 shooting), 8 rebounds, 3 assists.

November 23, 2010: UConn Vs. Michigan State, Maui Invitational

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 10: Kemba Walker #15 of the Connecticut Huskies handles the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the quarterfinals of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Outfitters at Madison Square Gard

The Huskies, unranked and under appreciated, take down #2 Michigan State on the strength of Walker's 31 points, the biggest of which came on a key jumper with a minute left to play in a 70-67 upset.

Final stat line: 31 points (10-19 shooting), 3 rebounds, 4 assists

November 24, 2010: UConn Vs. Kentucky, Maui Invitational

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LOUISVILLE, KY - FEBRUARY 2: Kemba Walker #15 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts on the court during the Big East Conference game against the Louisville Cardinals on February 2, 2009 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Ima

Just one game after becoming the third UConn player in the past 50 years to record 30 points or more in three straight games, Walker almost nabs a fourth with a 29-point effort in a 84-67 win over Kentucky in the tournament championship.

Final stat line: 29 points (10-17 shooting), 2 rebounds, 6 assists

December 3, 2010: UMBC @ UConn

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HARTFORD, CT - FEBRUARY 13: Kemba Walker #15 of the Connecticut Huskies drives toward the basket against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the XL Center on February 13, 2010 in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

A 94-61 blowout victory over the lowly Retrievers is mostly significant for Walker's first career triple-double. Walker also becomes the 45th UConn player to tally 1,000 career points.

Final stat line: 24 points (9-13 shooting), 13 rebounds, 10 assists

January 8, 2011: UConn @ Texas

UConn @ Texas highlights

After a forgettable two halves, Walker's Huskies head to overtime against the Longhorns knotted up 73-73. In the extra period, Walker scores seven of his 22 total points, including an amazing three-point heave and an unforgettable step back game-winner.

Final stat line: 22 points (8-27 shooting), 9 rebounds, 1 assist

January 15, 2011: UConn @ DePaul

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 11: Kemba Walker #15 of the Connecticut Huskies smiles on the court after defeating the Syracuse Orange during the semifinals of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Outfitters at Madison Square G

Walker matches his conference play career high with 31 points (scoring 22 of them in the first half) and gets a lot of support from his teammates in a 82-62 laugher on the road.

Final stat line: 31 points (10-17 shooting), 4 rebounds, 5 assists

January 17, 2011: Villanova @ UConn

Villanova @ UConn game-winning shot

Despite a poor shooting performance, Walker comes through with a 10-foot floater with two and a half seconds remaining to stun Villanova in Hartford, 61-59.

Final stat line: 24 points (6-18 shooting), 6 rebounds, 5 assists

February 16, 2011: Georgetown @ UConn

Georgetown @ UConn nifty move

Walker provides several highlights in a 78-70 victory at the XL Center, including a nifty converted pass to himself off of the backboard. UConn's win snaps the Hoyas' eight-game winning streak.

Final stat line: 31 points (13-23 shooting), 7 rebounds, 10 assists

March 5, 2011: Notre Dame @ UConn

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 08: Kemba Walker #15 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates a basket against the DePaul Blue Demons at Madison Square Garden on March 8, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Against a tough Irish team, Walker scores the Huskies' first seven points en route to totaling 34 on the night, one more than the 33 points the rest of his team puts up. A missed three in the final seconds stings as UConn goes down 70-67.

Final stat line: 34 points (11-22 shooting), 6 rebounds, 1 assist

March 9, 2011: UConn Vs. Georgetown, Big East Tournament

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 09: Kemba Walker #15 of the Connecticut Huskies lays the ball up against Jason Clark #21 of the Georgetown Hoyas during the second round of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Outfitters at Madis

After getting snubbed in favor of Notre Dame's Ben Hansbrough for Big East player of the year, Walker explodes for 28 points in the second round of the conference tournament for the Huskies' second win over Georgetown in less than a month.

Final stat line: 28 points (10-18 shooting), 6 rebounds, 3 assists

March 10, 2011: UConn Vs. Pittsburgh, Big East Tournament

UConn vs. Pittsburgh game-winning shot

After a hard-fought contest, Walker takes down top-seeded Pittsburgh with an ankle-breaking fadeaway as time runs out for a 76-74 victory. Everyone knows who is going to get the ball, but Walker still comes through with arguably the most clutch shot of the year.

Final stat line: 24 points (8-22 shooting), 5 rebounds, 5 assists

March 11, 2011: UConn Vs. Syracuse, Big East Tournament

UConn vs. Syracuse game highlights

Two years after their epic six-overtime tilt in the 2009 Big East tournament, Syracuse and UConn battle to a tie at the end of regulation. In perhaps the best performance of his career, Walker makes sure no more than one extra period is needed, as he hits four big overtime free throws in a 76-71 win.

Final stat line: 33 points (9-18 shooting), 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 6 steals

March 12, 2011: UConn Vs. Louisville, Big East Championship

UConn vs. Louisville interview

It isn't easy for Connecticut to win their fifth game in five days, but Walker fights through his exhaustion and delivers a beautiful wraparound pass for the game-winning assist. The MVP trophy awarded to him after the game is an afterthought; who else was going to win it?

Final stat line: 19 points (6-14 shooting), 2 rebounds, 3 assists