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Remembering Shabazz Napier’s Epic March Madness Run

Shabazz Napier is in the midst of a career season with the Portland Trail Blazers. The point guard is averaging career highs in points (9), minutes (21) and steals (1.2) per game, while shooting a career best at 43% from the field and 38% from three-point land. The resurgence has put his name back in the spotlight, recalling the highlight of his basketball career to this point. In a dynamic 2014 NCAA Tournament run, the then-senior guard led the underdog UConn Huskies all the way to a national title, earning Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors in the process.