Let’s take a trip down memory lane.
The year was 1999. It was a time Juvenile became a folk hero as he predicted Cash Money Records would be Takin’ Ova for the 99’s and 2000’s. Jay-Z gave us advice we didn’t know we needed as he rapped about Waffle House being the go-to meal after the club. That said, we were nearing the end of arguably one of the golden eras of college basketball.
One thing in sports, we never forget classic games or classic moments.
One of the most unforgettable games from that season happened at the Mecca—Madison Square Garden. It featured the Duke Blue Devils and the St. John’s Red Storm. Duke went on to defeat the Red Storm in dramatic fashion, and there was a bevy of talent on the floor.
The game highlighted two AAU teammates, Ron Artest, and Elton Brand as they starred for St. John’s and Duke respectively. Both native New Yorkers were stars at the collegiate level and they carried that claim into the NBA.
It’s hard to believe that it’s been twenty years since this game.
Here are a few things that stood out on that day.
What was your favorite moment from Duke vs. St. John’s? Let us know in the comments section!
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