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Chris Webber won't be in attendance at Fab Five event hosted by Michigan next month

It's been 25 years since a quintet of era-defining freshmen strutted onto Michigan's campus and changed the dynamic of college basketball. The Fab Five -- comprised of Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson -- led the University of Michigan to two Final Fours and national relevance that hadn't been seen before, and hasn't been matched since at the school.

But it came with controversy, drama, NCAA sanctions and a tarnished legacy. A booster named Ed Martin was found to have made payments to players. The case was so widespread and serious, the FBI and Department of Justice were involved.