No matter what happens on Saturday night in Houston, it’s almost impossible that it could be any weirder than what occurred in Indianapolis 25 years ago today.
Even before the ball was tipped that evening, it was one of the most intriguing Final Fours in history. The 1991 Final Four featured UNLV, which entered the game 34-0 and carrying the title of defending national champions. The Runnin’ Rebels were loaded. Nationally, they were the centerpiece.
Remember the hype that accompanied Kentucky’s almost undefeated season last year? Now imagine they had entered the Final Four as the defending champion, playing a rematch in the national semifinal against the team they throttled in the championship game the year before.