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Guess Who's Still Nostalgic for '79?

Magic Johnson and Larry BirdDETROIT -- Magic is still smiling and Larry is still, well, not. Meanwhile, Michael can't believe he won't be flying anymore.

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird sat together Monday night in Detroit as part of the 30-year anniversary of their national championship game, when Johnson and Michigan State beat Bird and Indiana State 75-64, turning college basketball into a major sport. Shortly after that, they did the same for the NBA.

10 Shining Moments, Day 9

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10 Shining Moments - Day 9

    Michigan State guard Durrell Summers soars above UConn's Kemba Walker for a layup during the Spartans' 82-73 upset victory.

    Click through for more great photos from the NCAA tournament's Final Four games.

    Streeter Lecka, Getty Images

    Tyler Hansbrough dives for a loose ball among a crowd of Villanova defenders. As was a common site Saturday night, Hansbrough wound up on top.

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    Michigan State's Delvon Roe blocks A.J. Price's shot. Price hit just 5-of-20 shots as the Connecticut guards struggled all night long.

    Andy Lyons, Getty Images

    North Carolina's Ed Davis, left, and Villanova's Reggie Redding fight for a rebound in the second half. Villanova actually out-rebounded the Heels 52-48 in the relatively easy North Carolina win.

    Eric Gay, AP

    Connecticut's Hasheem Thabeet sits in the locker room after his team's 82-73 loss to Michigan State. Thabeet scored a team-high 17 points in the loss.

    Carlos Osorio, AP

    Villanova's Corey Fisher, right, tries to steal the ball from North Carolina's Ty Lawson. As usual for the tournament, it didn't happen. Lawson now has 28 assists against six turnovers for the tournament.

    Paul Sancya, AP

    Michigan State's Durrell Summers slams home a basket over Connecticut's Stanley Robinson in the second half. Robinson would get his hand on the ball here, but subsequently nearly have it snapped off as Summers threw down a highlight reel slam.

    Rich Clarkson, NCAA / AP

    Tyler Hansbrough drives in for a layup against Reggie Redding during the national semifinal game. Hansbrough finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

    Andy Lyons, Getty Images

    Spartans guard Kalin Lucas passes the ball around UConn's Craig Austrie in the second half. The Big Ten player of the year had no trouble getting by and around the Husky defense.

    Andy Lyons, Getty Images

    Spartans' Delvon Roe goes after the ball held by UConn's Jeff Adrien in the first half. Roe led both teams with four offensive rebounds.

    Streeter Lecka, Getty Images

10 Shining Moments, Day 8

From broken hearts to clipped nets, join FanHouse for the best images from Day 8 of the NCAA tournament.

10 Shining Moments - Day 8

    This tournament was no time for Cinderella, but another year for the kings of college basketball to be crowned in nets. Here, North Carolina's Danny Green tries twine on for size.

    Click through for other great photos from Sunday's action.

    Joe Murphy, Getty Images

    The agony of defeat always shows through even if you try and hide your face. Louisville's Earl Clark buries his head in his jersey as the Cardinals' season ends at the hands of Michigan State.

    Andy Lyons, Getty Images

    The battle of the big men turned out to be a small matter. Oklahoma's Blake Griffin scored 23 points and pulled down 16 rebounds while North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough managed just eight points and six rebounds in limited time.

    Lance Murphey, Reuters

    North Carolina's Deon Thompson skies for a rebound but the ball bounces away as Oklahoma's Griffin brothers look on.

    Jeff Roberson, AP

    Oklahoma didn't get many easy looks at the basket, but when it did, the Sooners made them count. Here Willie Warren tomahawks the ball and his arm through the hoop in a rare second-half breakaway.

    Chris Keane, Reuters

    Louisville's Terrence Williams was the most dynamic player in the nation over the final two months of the season, but that was until he met Michigan State's defensive clamp Travis Walton. Williams hit just 1-of-7 field goals and scored five points.

    Andy Lyons, Getty Images

    Edgar Sosa strikes a mid-air pose right out of "The Matrix," but no amount of special effects could keep Michigan State's Goran Suton, left, from a cardinal day. The Spartan senior scored 19 points and pulled down 10 rebounds.

    Jeff Haynes, Reuters

    Each time Griffin caught the ball, two North Carolina defenders caught up with him. Despite the double teams, Griffin still managed a fitting farewell in what was likely his last collegiate game.

    Matt Slocum, AP

    Louisville's defense swarmed the Spartans, but it couldn't keep Suton and the tough-as-nails Spartans from scoring.

    Andy Lyons, Getty Images

    The Cardinals endless guard rotation couldn't stop Michigan State or Big Ten player of the year Kalin Lucas, who blows by Jerry Smith here.

    Darron Cummings, AP

10 Shining Moments, Day 7

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10 Shining Moments - Day 7

    Missouri's Zaire Taylor sticks out his tongue as he defends Connecticut's A.J. Price during the first half.

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    Chris Carlson, AP

    Pittsburgh Panthers guard Levance Fields is caught between Villanova's Dante Cunningham, right, and Corey Stokes during the second half of the Wildcats' 78-76 win.

    Brian Snyder, Reuters

    Connecticut center Hasheem Thabeet goes up for a shot against Missouri guard J.T. Tiller in UConn's 82-75 victory.

    Ronald Martinez, Getty Images

    Pittsburgh forward Sam Young tries to keep the ball from Corey Stokes, right, as Dwayne Anderson flips upside down in Villanova's win.

    Elsa, Getty Images

    Villanova guard Scottie Reynolds takes a running shot as Pittsburgh guard Levance Fields defends in the second half.

    Winslow Townson, AP

    Connecticut center Hasheem Thabeet, center, battles Missouri's Marcus Denmon for possession in the Huskies' win.

    Matt York, AP

    Missouri forward Leo Lyons sits on the court after committing an offensive foul against Connecticut center Hasheem Thabeet.

    Ronald Martinez, Getty Images

    Pittsburgh guard Brad Wanamaker is fouled by Villanova's Corey Fisher as he drives in for a basket.

    Adam Hunger, Reuters

    Pittsburgh Panthers cheerleaders perform a spinning maneuver during Villanova's win.

    Mike Segar, Reuters

    Villanova guard Corey Fisher leaps and passes out of pressure from Pittsburgh guard Brad Wanamaker (22) and DeJuan Blair.

    Stephan Savoia, AP

10 Shining Moments, Day 6

Amazing saves, buckets of sweat and even Blake Griffin hitting his head on the backboard while dunking. Join FanHouse for a tour of the 10 best images from NCAA Tournament action below.

10 Shining Moments - Day 6

    Michigan State's Korie Lucious jumps over Kansas guard Tyrel Reed during the first half of the Spartans' 67-62 victory. Recap

    Click through for more great photos from the NCAA tourney's Round of 16.

    John Sommers II, Reuters

    Louisville's Terrence Jennings throws down a jam on the Arizona Wildcats in the Cardinals' 103-64 blowout. Recap

    Andy Lyons, Getty Images

    Oklahoma star Blake Griffin hits his head on the backboard as he dunks in an 84-71 win over Syracuse. Recap

    John Bazemore, AP

    Syracuse's Andy Rautins dives for the ball as he saves it from going out of bounds against the Sooners. Recap

    Joe Murphy, Getty Images

    Michigan State's Goran Suton, left, and Kansas' Mario Little battle for possession in the second half of the Spartans' win. Recap

    Darron Cummings, AP

    Louisville's Samardo Samuels slices to the basket as Arizona forward Fendi Onobun takes a spill in the Cardinals' rout. Recap

    John Sommers II, Reuters

    Oklahoma star Blake Griffin is blocked from shooting by Syracuse players Rick Jackson, right, and Kristof Ongenaet. Recap

    Tami Chappell, Reuters

    Kansas' Tyshawn Taylor, left, saves the ball from going out of bounds against Michigan State's Durrell Summers (15) and Goran Suton (14). Recap

    A.J. Mast, AP

    Oklahoma's Taylor Griffin, right, fights for possession of the ball with Syracuse forward Kristof Ongenaet. Recap

    Joe Murphy, Getty Images

    Blake Griffin goes up for a layup over Syracuse's Paul Harris, right, and Rick Jackson in the second half. Recap

    Joe Murphy, Getty Images

Blake Griffin Hits Head on Backboard During Dunk. No, Seriously

MEMPHIS – For those who doubted Blake Griffin was really head and shoulders above the rest of college basketball this year, among the last of his 30 points for the Sooners' Friday night victory over Syracuse came on a baseline dunk - after he hit his head on the side of the backboard. (I know. It used to happen to you every now and then too.)

"That was the first time that happened," Griffin said afterward. "It kind of took me by surprise."

(Video proof after the jump.)

10 Shining Moments, Day 5

Backflips, busted lips, screams, and even some big man tears shed in defeat. Join FanHouse for a tour of the 10 best images from NCAA Tournament action below.

10 Shining Moments - Day 5

    Missouri's DeMarre Carroll gets the ball and a bloodied lip as his slides under Memphis' Robert Dozier during a 102-91 victory. Recap

    Click through for more great photos from the NCAA tourney's Round of 16.

    Mark J. Terrill, AP

    Memphis' Roburt Sallie tries to dribble away from Missouri's J.T. Tiller, bottom, as Tiller gets his fingers snagged on Sallie's shorts. Recap

    Chris Carlson, AP

    Pittsburgh Panthers forward Sam Young does a backflip into the air following a narrow 60-55 victory over Xavier. Recap

    Mike Segar, Reuters

    Purdue's Lewis Jackson does a split in mid-air and loses the ball as Connecticut's Kemba Walker, right, defends during a 72-60 UConn win. Recap

    Mark J. Terrill, AP

    Memphis forward Shawn Taggart cries as he sits on the bench in the closing moments of Memphis' loss to Missouri. Recap

    Mark J. Terrill, AP

    Connecticut's Jeff Adrien celebrates along with the cheerleaders after scoring a big bucket against Purdue. Recap

    Mark J. Terrill, AP

    Duke's Gerald Henderson, center, fights for a rebound between Elliot Williams, left, and Villanova's Dante Cunningham in a 77-54 loss. Recap

    Winslow Townson, AP

    Pittsburgh guard Levance Fields leaps into the arms of head coach Jamie Dixon after hitting the game-winning shot to beat Xavier. Recap

    Elsa, Getty Images

    Villanova's Maurice Sutton, Dante Cunningham (33) and Shane Clark (20) celebrate on the bench during a blowout victory over Duke. Recap

    Elise Amendola, AP

    Pittsburgh forward DeJuan Blair screams on the court after making a basket in the second half of a victory over the Musketeers. Recap

    Winslow Townson, AP

Sam Young Flips Out in Sweet 16

Pitt forward Sam Young, he of the pump-fake that would make defensive coaching stalwart Henry Iba bite from his grave, added a little bit of flourish to the Panthers' historic win Thursday night.

He flipped. Backwards.

The Panther senior had promised to do a backflip if he could lead Pitt into the Sweet 16, but after his 32-point hero turn against Oklahoma State, Young was ushered to interviewers who were interested in things other than gymnastics.

So after the Panthers dropped Xavier Thursday night, Young made good on his promise.

Photographic evidence after the jump.

10 Shining Moments, Day 4

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10 Shining Moments - Day 4

    Jayhawk, the mascot for the Kansas Jayhawks, snaps off pics from the photographer row in Kansas' 60-43 victory over Dayton. Recap

    Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images

    Xavier guard Terrell Holloway (52) and his teammates leap with excitement in the final seconds of Xavier's 60-49 win over Wisconsin. Recap

    Paul Sakuma, AP

    Missouri guard Matt Lawrence, top, tumbles for a loose ball against Marquette forward Jimmy Butler in hard-fought 83-79 win. Recap

    Matt Cilley, AP

    Sam Young, top, stands over fallen teammate Levance Fields during Pittsburgh's battle with Oklahoma State. Fields was OK, and the Panthers rolled over the Cowboys to the Sweet 16. Recap

    Andy Lyons, Getty Images

    Sun Devils center Eric Boateng is bowled over by Syracuse star Jonny Flynn as he tries to score in the Orange's second-round victory. Recap

    Marc Serota, Getty Images

    Dayton's Charles Little attempts to save the ball from going out of bounds against Kansas forward Markieff Morris. Recap

    Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images

    Pittsburgh guard Jermaine Dixon drives to the hoop and twists in mid-air against Oklahoma State's Obi Muonelo in the Panthers' victory. Recap

    Andy Lyons, Getty Images

    Michigan State's Travis Walton, left, and USC's Leonard Washington hit the floor for a loose ball during the second half of the Spartans' close win. Recap

    Jim Mone, AP

    Louisville forward Earl Clark goes up for a wide-open slam in the Cardinals' 79-72 win over the ninth-seeded Siena Saints. Recap

    Andy Lyons, Getty Images

    Oklahoma State's Cowboy mascot takes a moment to spread some cheer with the team dancers. Recap

    Andy Lyons, Getty Images

10 Shining Moments, Day 3

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10 Shining Moments, Day 3

    Do not adjust your computer monitors: That is most definitely a Memphis cheerleader with the face of John Calipari. From crazy dunks to wild stunts, FanHouse's '10 Shining Moments' takes you on a visual tour through the previous day's best action from the NCAA Tournament.

    Orlin Wagner, AP

    Gonzaga's Demetri Goodson is swarmed by teammates after nailing a last-second shot to give the Bulldogs an 83-81 over Western Kentucky. Recap

    Rick Bowmer, AP

    Oklahoma star Blake Griffin takes a tumble over the back of Michigan's Manny Harris in the Sooners' 73-63 victory. Recap

    Jamie Squire, Getty Images

    A.J. Abrams (3) and Clint Chapman (53) look helpless as Gerald Henderson takes to the air for a layup in Duke's 74-69 narrow win over Texas. Recap

    Streeter Lecka, Getty Images

    Dante Cunningham rim-rocks home two of his team-high 18 points in Villanova's convincing second-round victory over UCLA. Recap

    Jim McIsaac, Getty Images

    Injured toe and all, North Carolina guard Ty Lawson blows by LSU's Marcus Thornton as the Tar Heels advance to the Sweet 16. Recap

    Streeter Lecka, Getty Images

    Boilermakers star JaJuan Johnson jams over Huskies for two of his 22 points, as Purdue hangs on for a 76-74 win over Washington. Recap

    Jonathan Ferrey, Getty Images

    These Tigers sure know how to fly. Doneal Mack gets up to block a layup from Maryland's Adrian Bowie in Memphis' 89-70 victory. Recap

    Charlie Riedel, AP

    Bruins guard Darren Collison shows off his ridiculous vertical leap over Scottie Reynolds in UCLA's second-round loss to Villanova. Recap

    Jim McIsaac, Getty Images

    A.J. Price (27 points, eight assists) displays some crafty ball-handling skills as UConn makes it look easy in a 92-66 romp over the Aggies. Recap

    Jim McIsaac, Getty Images

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