My friends and I watched this tape over and over again. The athleticism was off the charts. Everyone talks about Phi Slamma Jamma, but Louisville's starting five was just brilliant. That's why the Houston dunk show was so stunning.
The 30 second shot clock was the greatest change in college basketball in modern times. They can keep the 3 point line, I've never cared much for it. It's actually ruined basketball. It went from basketball to 3 point ball in the past 25 years. I'll take pre 3 point line any day.
I was 11 during this tournament and college basketball was my life. Though this style of basketball wasn't maybe synonymous with the overall game back then, this game represented it at the peak of its powers. After Louisville goes up 57-49, it would be hard for me to explain what occurred on the court with this most wonderful of Houston Cougar runs. To say that it was exciting, would be a gigantic understatement. I still marvel at it some 41 years later. I've loved college basketball since seeing Bird/Magic in the Final 4 but the decade which was the 80's is still it's most fascinating period. I'm still a huge fan of the game today.
Darrell "Dr. Dunkenstein" Griffith was not on this Louisville team. He led the 1980 team that won the title over UCLA. He was playing for the Utah Jazz at the time of this game. Thanks for uploading this game. Phi Slama Jama at its height. We all know what happened two nights later.
I've heard sportscasters refer to the 1985 title game between Villanova and Georgetown as the biggest upset ever. NC State over Houston is it for me because State had no business even being there, IMO. Houston had a 26-game winning streak at the time, and they lost because they couldn't hit free throws. How can you play basketball and not be able to shoot at least 75% from the foul line? It's been 41 years, and that game will bother me for the rest of my life.
The 1983 Houston Cougars were the greatest college team never to win the NCAA championship! If there was a shot clock they beat NC State by 30 in the finals! Can you imagine having Hakeem and Clyde and NOT winning the championship??
I was 12 years old and down too watch N.C.A A basketball,,, football,,, they had alot of stars back then .... no one in any of the seasons can a player replace whatever talent u lost in whatever year
And still there has never been a captivating enough team since! Yes there have been more complete teams and ones that have finished the job, but at the same time none that made u sit up and notice what they were gonna do and did at all times during a game!
This Louisville team was loaded. 6 players on this team went pro. Houston had 4 players go pro. We’ll never see that much talent on a college floor again.
Schools are always looking for " unearthed " talent. I would say.... Play against the BEST talent in your area. If they're considerably older....that's fine. Remember..." Iron sharpens Iron". Put your game on video,& send it to Colleges,Prep schools,etc. Write. Write Write... Send your game tape & Write schools....as many as you can. Look up the team's coaches, &
I believe in that era, some conferences used 3 point lines and others did not. It became a nationwide thing maybe in the 1986-87 season. I think New Mexico's league was using it in this 1982-83 season.
to be COMPLETELY honest i did do and/or probably will SOMEWHAT like the houston cougars because i did do and/or probably will really LOVE akeem olajuwon
Basketball could be like this now if they created rules to deemphasize the 3-point shot. Now we get a huge game of long distance H-O-R-S-E mixed in with some basketball. And we protect the 3 point shooters from real defense in order to avoid injury. Those of us who grew up watching 80s college basketball aren't fooled by the product they are trying to push on us now.
Do Houston vs San Diego State (2018), Houston vs Georgia State (2019), Houston vs Ohio State (2019), Houston vs Cleveland State (2021), Houston vs Syracuse (2021), & Houston vs UAB (2022)
My friends and I watched this tape over and over again. The athleticism was off the charts. Everyone talks about Phi Slamma Jamma, but Louisville's starting five was just brilliant. That's why the Houston dunk show was so stunning.
This was one the most anticipated games of the 80's, two great teams. Played above the rim, and plenty of highlights. Phi Slamma Jamma!
So many UL legends: McCray bros, Milt, Cpt Charles, Lancaster, Hall, and Billy T
The pace of this game was insane enough, just imagine this game played with today's rules 30 second shot clock and three point line
The 30 second shot clock was the greatest change in college basketball in modern times. They can keep the 3 point line, I've never cared much for it. It's actually ruined basketball. It went from basketball to 3 point ball in the past 25 years. I'll take pre 3 point line any day.
I was 11 during this tournament and college basketball was my life. Though this style of basketball wasn't maybe synonymous with the overall game back then, this game represented it at the peak of its powers. After Louisville goes up 57-49, it would be hard for me to explain what occurred on the court with this most wonderful of Houston Cougar runs. To say that it was exciting, would be a gigantic understatement. I still marvel at it some 41 years later. I've loved college basketball since seeing Bird/Magic in the Final 4 but the decade which was the 80's is still it's most fascinating period. I'm still a huge fan of the game today.
Dr. Dunkenstien is an insane nickname
What an amazing game all that unbelievable talent on the floor at one time..I remember this game
I remember this was when I was only 11 and just starting to get obsessed with March Madness! LOL
Darrell "Dr. Dunkenstein" Griffith was not on this Louisville team. He led the 1980 team that won the title over UCLA. He was playing for the Utah Jazz at the time of this game. Thanks for uploading this game. Phi Slama Jama at its height. We all know what happened two nights later.
Yea, what happened 2 nights later still keeps me awake at night
@@Minh-fo5fd😂
As a 57 year old dude. Two nights later. 😭😭
I've heard sportscasters refer to the 1985 title game between Villanova and Georgetown as the biggest upset ever. NC State over Houston is it for me because State had no business even being there, IMO. Houston had a 26-game winning streak at the time, and they lost because they couldn't hit free throws. How can you play basketball and not be able to shoot at least 75% from the foul line? It's been 41 years, and that game will bother me for the rest of my life.
Outstanding game by Hakeem Olajuwon
The 1983 Houston Cougars were the greatest college team never to win the NCAA championship! If there was a shot clock they beat NC State by 30 in the finals! Can you imagine having Hakeem and Clyde and NOT winning the championship??
45:15 - 46:10 - Greatest 1 minute display of explosive athleticism in College Basketball history
I was 12 years old and down too watch N.C.A A basketball,,, football,,, they had alot of stars back then .... no one in any of the seasons can a player replace whatever talent u lost in whatever year
Phi Slamma Jamma!
Go Coogs!
And still there has never been a captivating enough team since! Yes there have been more complete teams and ones that have finished the job, but at the same time none that made u sit up and notice what they were gonna do and did at all times during a game!
Was a great back and forth game
This Louisville team was loaded. 6 players on this team went pro. Houston had 4 players go pro. We’ll never see that much talent on a college floor again.
If a coach throws a towel into play nowadays, he would be ejected!
Lancaster Gordon, one of the great names in college basketball history.
"Welcome to the 21st century." They weren't kidding.
If you count two free throws as a full shot attempt, there was either a shot attempt or a turnover every 12 seconds of this game.
Do you have Marquette vs Washington from 2011?
3:10 "Here's a layup." Billy, do you KNOW these teams?! It's a dunk all the way (with a slick assist)
How can i get noticed from basketball highschools/colleges(in the future) when im from Europe ?Can somebody help me
Schools are always looking for " unearthed " talent. I would say....
Play against the BEST talent in your area. If they're considerably older....that's fine. Remember..." Iron sharpens Iron".
Put your game on video,& send it to Colleges,Prep schools,etc.
Write. Write Write...
Send your game tape & Write schools....as many as you can. Look up the team's coaches, &
Sorry for the cut'off..cut-off...
Target assistant, & head coaches...
"Attn: Coach...."
Be persistent in putting your name out there.
So there was an arc on the court but all FGs were only 2? Why was there an arc?
I believe in that era, some conferences used 3 point lines and others did not. It became a nationwide thing maybe in the 1986-87 season. I think New Mexico's league was using it in this 1982-83 season.
@@jdrfwalker interesting, thanks I didn’t realize that!
Announcer had it right: Louisville should have started fouling at the 2:15 mark. They could have won this game. Denny Crum was out to lunch.
One of the original Heat players, Billy Thompson.
Notice that all the players on the Houston team are all wearing even numbers
That's odd.
The road uniforms of Houston, all the players have odd numbers. Every number went up by 1. Hakeem was 35, Drexler was 23, etc etc
to be COMPLETELY honest i did do and/or probably will SOMEWHAT like the houston cougars because i did do and/or probably will really LOVE akeem olajuwon
04/02/1983 - 41 years ago
Once Milt Wagner got in foul trouble that was a wrap.
Basketball could be like this now if they created rules to deemphasize the 3-point shot. Now we get a huge game of long distance H-O-R-S-E mixed in with some basketball. And we protect the 3 point shooters from real defense in order to avoid injury. Those of us who grew up watching 80s college basketball aren't fooled by the product they are trying to push on us now.
Cougars should have won it this year. But it's okay. Can't wait for them to win it at home this season. Go coogs!
Do Houston vs San Diego State (2018), Houston vs Georgia State (2019), Houston vs Ohio State (2019), Houston vs Cleveland State (2021), Houston vs Syracuse (2021), & Houston vs UAB (2022)
Griffin had already gone pro. He was not in this game.
houston great game but terrible finish