Hakeem Olajuwon, 1983
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Another all-time great performance in a losing effort, the future Hall of Famer scored 20 points, secured 18 rebounds, and blocked seven shots as his squad fell to North Carolina State on the most famous buzzer-beater in NCAA history. Despite the loss, Olajuwon was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.