Danny Manning
Danny Manning was the greatest player in the Kansas Jayhawk’s history. What he did in that title game made him stand out. The team was considered the underdog in 1988, but Manning exploded with 18 rebounds, 31 points, five steals, and two blocked shots.
Shaquille O’Neal
Shaq played in college for Louisiana State University and made a name for himself. When he went pro, he’d already won player of the year twice and had an Adolph Rupp trophy. Plus, he left college and went to the NBA earlier than normal, and is now a businessman.