9 of the best NCAA Tournament performances ever

March Madness makes memories. Shining team moments, sure, but also incredible individual performances. Here are nine of the finest.

3. Magic Johnson, Michigan State, 1979

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Here’s a strange fact: The NCAA didn’t track assists back in 1979 but there’s little doubt Earvin “Magic” Johnson was handing out trouble-doubles during this season’s tournament, especially against Larry Bird’s Indiana State team in the title game. Johnson averaged 21.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and probably 10 assists per game to lead Michigan State to the title.

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