It’s hard to remember how scared everyone was of UNLV in 1991. The Runnin’ Rebels were a great, great team. They were undefeated and just devastating.
So when Duke emerged to face them in the Final Four, after losing to them in the 1990 title game by 30, expectations were low.
The Rebels weren't dealing with pressure well though and had tightened up during the tournament. So when Duke faced them on that Saturday, expectations were low.
The Blue Devils hung around though and Vegas got tighter. When the Rebels were in a position to put the game away, having gone up 76-71, Hurley’s moment had arrived.