March 9, 1996 - Big East Tourney Championship - #3 UConn vs #6 Georgetown
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The 1996 Big East Tournament Championship Game between #3 UCONN and #6 Georgetown was the type of matchup that the conference tournament was all about.
Legendary coaches Jim Calhoun and John Thompson and All-American players Allen Iverson and Ray Allen were the headliners, but there were unsung heroes on both sides that performed at a high level in front of the sellout crowd at MSG. On this episode we discuss: How great the environment was at Madison Square Garden for this event Scalping tickets then and now What made this tournament special UCONNs team chemistry How awesome Iverson and Allen were Dickie V Calhoun vs. Thompson Was this the peak ESPN era? For more and to watch this game, visit us online: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-67-1996-big-east-tourney-championship-3-uconn-vs-6-georgetown/