NBA stars when they were in college

Before they became rich and famous, NBA stars both past and present played in the NCAA tournament. Here's a look at NBA greats as young college players.

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Widely regarded as the greatest NBA player of all-time, Michael Jordan spent his college career at North Carolina. He hit the game-winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship game, helping the Tar Heels defeat Georgetown and showing glimpses of bigger things to come in the NBA.
Widely regarded as the greatest NBA player of all-time, Michael Jordan spent his college career at North Carolina. He hit the game-winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship game, helping the Tar Heels defeat Georgetown and showing glimpses of bigger things to come in the NBA.