1983 NCAA Basketball Championship

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In one of the most memorable games in NCAA history, Lorenzo Charles converts Derreck Whittenburg's desperation shot, to win the championship. Coach Jim Valvano and the "Cardiac Kids" celebrate one of the largest upsets in tournament history. Houston's "Phi Slamma Jamma" was led by Akeem Olajuwon, who won the Most Outstanding Player in spite of the loss.