I shouldn’t have to do any “selling” on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, as I think the numbers say as much as anything I could. That’s said, Abdul-Jabbar (then Lew Alcindor) may just be the most dominant force the college (and pro) game has truly ever seen. Abdul-Jabbar had the unprecedented mix of massive size (7’2″), agility, and skill that overwhelmed the college game so much that is rumored they outlawed the slam dunk in an effort to limit his scoring ability. Fortunate enough for his Bruins, Abdul-Jabbar had plenty of tools left in his arsenal, and led the team to an 88-2 record while winning three national titles during that stretch.
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29 points, 10 rebounds vs. Wyoming
38 points, 14 rebounds vs. Pacific
19 points, 20 rebounds vs. Houston
20 points, 18 rebounds vs Dayton
1968
28 points, 23 rebounds vs. New Mexico State
22 points, 18 rebounds vs. Santa Clara
19 points, 18 rebounds vs. Houston
34 points, 16 rebounds vs. North Carolina
1969
16 points, 16 rebounds vs. New Mexico St.
17 points, 7 rebounds vs. Santa Clara
25 points, 21 rebounds vs. Drake
37 points, 20 rebounds vs. Purdue
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