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David Thompson leads NC State to NCAA championship, breaking UCLA's dominance

David Thompson, nicknamed Skywalker for his extraordinary leaping ability, leads NC State to the NCAA championship, ending UCLA's seven-year dynasty. Thompson's play helped transform college basketball's athletic style.

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  1. March 25, 1974
    David Thompson leads NC State to NCAA championship, breaking UCLA's dominance

    David Thompson, nicknamed Skywalker for his extraordinary leaping ability, leads NC State to the NCAA championship, ending UCLA's seven-year dynasty. Thompson's play helped transform college basketball's athletic style.

  2. March 25, 1974
    David Thompson leads NC State to NCAA championship, ending UCLA's dynasty

    David Thompson, nicknamed Skywalker for his extraordinary leaping ability, leads NC State to the NCAA championship, ending UCLA's seven-year dynasty and transforming college basketball's athletic style.