NC State vs. Houston: 1983 National Championship | FULL GAME

[@zachmatthews2796]

I don't think there has ever been a more lovable team before or since. Most unreal miracle run in history. Wow.

[@ckobo84]

Their first 3 games they were down by like 6 points with minutes to go and were bailed out by the 1 and 1 free throw rule. They'd just foul and the other team would miss the first free throw every time.

[@mrlafayette1964]

I'm from Raleigh, most of those guys stayed in the area, all of them solid dudes that you only heard good things about.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

And it's about to happen again. They've won 7 in a row since the start of the ACC tournament. Just need 4 more!

[@ratloko]

Until this year's NC State team!! Repeat the same boys! Let's go!!

[@kevinburke8464]

Back then the 1st round West Region late games started at 10:30 PM CT. Pepperdine vs NC State was the late Fri night game. I stuck with game in 2nd half even though it seemed like Pepperdine had game clinched. But late missed free throws due to Valvano's foul strategy and somehow NC State escaped in Double OT.

[@dalepress1581]

It's been almost 40 years and the ending still surprises me.

[@jeffreyrobinson6628]

Teams have got to make free throws

[@AR42499]

Hakeem didnt box out

[@catamountmpls]

The most exciting NCAA journey I've ever seen.

[@LIVdaBrand]

@@AR42499‼️⚠️🫠

[@tombenton6047]

Great memory and great win for the 'Pack!!! We then lost Coach Valvano in 1993 and Lorenzo in 2011. They are both buried in Raleigh's Oakwood Cemetery. Thanks guys, and the entire Wolfpack 1983 championship!

[@moona7744]

I was 22 years old setting in a bar in Southern Indiana watching this game. Even though I have always been an IU fan, I still like watching the ending. Miss the 80's....

[@tperk]

I watched with a group of friends at a pizza bar across from the Indiana campus in Bloomington and it was bedlam at the finish. Ever since that night I've watched the Monday night championship somewhere special to try recapture that experience.

[@JohnWest-zq5gs]

It was truly A Cinderella story never seen anything like it the stars were shining on them

[@sports3117]

Jim Valvano didn’t even know where to run after that winning basket

[@spaceninja7109]

He was trying to find Lorenzo I think

[@gankstar2000]

Jim Valvano always hugged Dereck Whittenburg after the games... He was looking for him. ESPN 30 for 30 has an excellent show on this. God bless!

[@johnhunter2294]

@@gankstar2000 It's one of the great images in NCAA history, Jimmy V running around the court looking for someone to hug. I think in this moment, anyone would have done.

[@AEMoreira81]

He was looking for someone to hug! That's the highlight of this always.

[@troydixson1394]

Found it interesting 2 dunks to 1 folks forget how good thurl was he played 8 years in the league but Sidney lowe won this game period do u believe in GOD bro if u don't watch the state run in 83

[@KeaKeith]

I was 14 years old and a die hard Phi Slama Jama fan. It broke my heart to see this ending. To this day I don't know how you can have Akeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler and lose that game. Most shocking finish I have seen in the NCAA tournament.

[@Majesticon]

There was a few factors, but mostly it was stall ball that did them in

[@_pimes_]

My right ear loved this historical moment

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Haha I thought my speaks were fd up (Yamaha HS7). Almost had a heart attack xD

[@1996yankees1996]

I saw this live. It was incredible. They had no business winning this game. Houston had 2 alltime greats and several other very good players. Anders, Young, Micheaux, Franklin. What a run.

[@christopherwilliams2351]

I know the game was tied but man history has done a bad job of remembering just how great this and the 82 championship games were.

[@scotthester1192]

2024 and almost 60 years old. I still get emotional watching this. Good luck and Gods speed to our final four Wolfpack team.🐺🏀

[@davidmclean8545]

I spent today watching 2 Jimmy V speeches (ESPY and 10th year reunion of 1983 team) and this game. WOW! What inspiration even 40 years later! I really miss Jimmy V! Go STATE!

[@michaelleroy9281]

I'm watching it right now on ESPN 2, Monday December 9, 2024

[@MarcelOverate]

Rest In Peace Jimmy Valvano. Thank you for everything you’ve done

[@TheDistrict644]

This was a crazy game. State were the underdogs through out, but, aa lot of people kept the faith they would take it all. The team was balanced, but The dream and Clyde Drexler were the team to beat.. There was howling all over after the ending dunk. Jimmy V did his thing by making those players believe and they didn't look back. Crazy finish!!

[@dfclanfan2015]

Fr the best national championship game of all time Hakeem Clyde the glide Drexler on the same team was just absolutely remarkable

[@pretorious700]

RIP Lo Charles & Coach Valvano.

[@loganjackson675]

And now Billy Packer 😢 “They won it…on the dunk”

[@derronsanchez391]

I was there…sitting in the nc state section. I’m from Albuquerque and my father got us tickets through unm. He is a rockstar. Saw all final four games! Epic!

[@sir945]

Think about what the Wolfpack did. They had to beat a Houston Cougars team with Clyde Drexler and Akeem Olajuwan. The Cardiac kids earned their nickname, not just in this game but all throughout the tournament.

[@JeffreySykes]

RIP Billy Packer. This game can still give me the chiils. I love seeing V run around and Thurl in tears.

[@jdb316]

Guy Lewis’ decision to slow the pace after getting the lead, and Houston’s inability to make free throws, cost them the championship.

[@bearcattony00]

The players were exhausted from the mile high altitude of alberquerque

[@mongoslade277]

There it is. Houston said nothing about being tired when they scored 94 points with 13 DUNKS against Louisville

[@Farrah300]

THE DUNK DID IT!!!

[@cryptohalloffame]

NC state seems very balanced, very patient, not surprised they won, they were almost clinical in their performance, imo

[@RobertDixon-sw3dz]

Can they do it again as an 11 seed ?

[@georgebatiste7921]

🙏Deja Vue!

[@michaelleroy9281]

No they didn't U Conn won it in 2024

[@rbermea]

It's been 40 years since that iconic national championship game that happened in my hometown of Albuquerque, NM. Jimmy V was running on that court looking for his guys.

[@mcoltrane5]

just to prove it wasn't a fluke, NC State would beat Houston in the opening game the next season by 12. Again Houston had more talent and again the Wolfpack won.

[@jaytuff2212]

Can it happen again?…………,.

[@Therealgordongekko]

I remember coming home from my baseball game and my dad taped the game on our vcr. The first game he missed. He had to watch NC State. He didn't tell me who won, he just said it was a phenomenal game. I'll never forget it

[@johnhenryNC]

That was the last time we had a court storming for a NCAA Championship game.

[@se2702]

Jimmy V was one amazing coach! One of the best final games ever!

[@KG-xt4oq]

So here's my 'where were you' story. I'm an NC native (and UNC fan, but rooted for all NC teams back then) and had recently turned 12 when my family visited my Uncle Bob (dad's brother) on his dairy farm in Paradise, TX, when this game took place. We were at his house watching this game and there was this other teenager there that I think was a neighbor or someone who worked for my Uncle and I can remember before the game started all the smack he was talking saying NCST didn't have a chance and that Houston was going to crush them, yada, yada. He got real quiet as the game went on and then that last second dunk by Lorenzo Charles shut his trap for good! lol...

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

If I could pick one center for my team it would have to be Hakeem, Sorry Russ and Wilt. BUT he would have to get control of his emotions and temper first. It's very rare to have a center, or a player that could do all of the things he could do. The only thing he didn't do was bring the ball up. But with more experience he could probably have done that too!

[@thomasgriffiths6758]

First basket of the game and the last basket of the game were follow-up dunks for NC State.

[@Thrillis]

I was a New Mexico State senior helping UNM SID office w ‘83 Final Four. The Behind the scenes stuff was just as fascinating as the game.

[@SuperHtownswag]

Please elaborate

[@renesiluano-garcia6633]

@@SuperHtownswag @thrillis - YES PLEASE!

[@richardhuffman8903]

Never ever give up, never.

[@davidr5961]

NC state in some of the greatest finishe in those days; also their great double o t win years earlier, when they beat ucla with Walton at Greensboro. This game was greatest ever

[@keithfloydjr4014]

Jimmy V..still smiling down 40 years later

[@tonysloan892]

NC State was Not supposed to win against a loaded with future NBA hall of famers Houston, but they did. Love it!!!

[@bobwalton5657]

Nc state was extremely lucky to win that game

[@KQwest98]

@@bobwalton5657 No. They were ready, prepared, adjusted and believed they would win. Everyone else’s predictions and thoughts don’t matter

[@jenniferwise8515]

@@KQwest98 exactly. Valvano outcoached the Houston coach.

[@carybensilhe4869]

It was written "Trees will tap dance, elephants will drive at Indy and Orson Welles will skip lunch before North Carolina State finds a way to beat Houston in the NCAA's college basketball championship game Monday night."

[@mongoslade277]

​@jenniferwise8515 State should've given Houston's coach Guy Lewis a ring. Houston started the 2nd half on a 17-2 run, and he slowed the game down

[@sintony69]

The no shot-clock violation on steroids 😂😂 I love North Carolina. The people, the food, the culture, that Southern Pride…. Amazing. Lets go NC STATE TONIGHT!!

[@pretorious700]

Lowe & Whittenburg were one of the best backcourts in ACC history

[@jonathandavis8884]

People don’t realize how good State was this year.

[@philipperry6126]

@@jonathandavis8884

[@mongoslade277]

The DeMatha Twins

[@coreylevine8095]

North Carolina State is back in the final 4 after 41 years

[@cryptohalloffame]

saw it live on tv, great moment

[@troydixson1394]

How about the coach of Pepperdine he pointed out flozell McQueen had played the entire game and had 0 points and he switched on those free throws and got the outback

[@scottjacobs8178]

A historic iconic game but the last few minutes is exhibit A, B, and C why college hoops desperately needed a shot clock :)

[@bearcattony00]

The Stall Ball Game with UK beating UC 24-11 triggered it.

[@mongoslade277]

​@bearcattony00 No No. North Carolina played at Duke in 1979 for the ACC Regular Season. Duke was in a zone defense and North Carolina held the ball to get them out of that zone. Neither team would budge. Duke led at halftime 2-0

[@tonysloan892]

This is why I used to like sports.

[@briankirkwood4454]

Back when it was raw and real.

[@STEEZY_TREV16]

​@@briankirkwood4454 Just watch hockey or baseball then

[@michaelleroy9281]

Nothing wrong with sports now, If you don't want to watch anymore, see ya, you won't be missed

[@scottya3615]

Greatest championship game ever and the greatest tournament run ever. Go Pack!!!

[@KQwest98]

NC State wins by 8 if they had the 3 pt line

[@scott1564]

True, but you have to factor in what Houston would have done differently had the rule been in place.

[@KQwest98]

@@scott1564 all hypotheticals bud

[@scott1564]

@@KQwest98 and your "win by 8" isn't? Please clarify.

[@AdamKlownzinger]

Required viewing for college basketball fans

[@anthonytinaj7131]

For the first time in 10 games.......he was hugging someone else I remember Jim Valvano talking about the celebration

[@guyfroml]

Still the biggest upset in men's NCAA basketball history. Someone I knew back then who handled a book said the mere 7.5 point spread to Houston's favor was manufactured because a true spread of closer to 12 or 14 would have had too much money being placed on NC State. They had to do something to balance out the wagering. But, I will agree with many who have said a shot clock back then would have worked heavily to the advantage of Houston. But, then again, you didn't have the 3 point shot which appears would have favored NC State, especially late in the second half. Just a great game!

[@TheMr02drop]

Nowadays the refs would have put 2 seconds back on the clock and Houston would have had a chance to tie it.

[@nintendonerdsvideos4727]

or win it

[@ActualGod]

Yeah but that's the right call

[@michaelsaya4989]

@@nintendonerdsvideos4727 They could of still won it if they called timeout. Rigged. Its the same thing that happened in 1987 with Indiana and Syracuse. Smart hits the game winner with 4 seconds left and Syracuse doesn't call timeout. Rigged with a capital R.

[@bradlewis6514]

@@michaelsaya4989 not rigged whatsoever! That's a ridiculous assessment! Especially in Syracuse's '87 instance! One, it was Syracuse's own fault they let time run after Smart's shot and two had they done better from the line throughout the game, Smart never would have had his opportunity! Rigged - PLEASE! I was pulling for the Orange that night (my freshman year in HS), but they were their own worst enemy! The charity stripe did them in just as it did Houston in '83! Valvano was a master planner - he knew Houston was the worst FT shooting team in the tournament field and once Houston slowed the tempo to gather themselves they played right into State's and Jimmy V's hands - Phi Slama Jama ended up missing their last six FT's down the stretch and it cost them more dearly than when they stopped running midway thru the second half

[@geekynerd7346]

@@michaelsaya4989 Syracuse did call time out. All five players called timeout but the refs let the click run out

[@dalepress1581]

NC State's first and last baskets were because Olajuwon failed to box out. Both were dunks which gave State a 2-1 win over Phi Slamma Jamma in dunks. The irony.

[@philipperry6126]

He's right Olajuwon did not box out! Good call!

[@philipperry6126]

Excellent observation

[@KQwest98]

To be fair, he didnt want goaltending. He knew it was an airball on that last shot

[@carybensilhe4869]

Amazing Houston has 2 chances at a steal for dunk then forced Derrick Wittenberg into a desperation shot but a worn down Hakeem unable to box out Lorenzo allows the game winning dunk over the team with the nick name "Phi Slama Jama."

[@cynique46]

NC State is in the final Four I pray that they are 2024 NCAA Champions and I declare it in Jesus Name Amen!!!!!! This team has been awesome to watch losing regular season games to UNC and Duke and to come back to win the ACC title and now in the final Four what an inspiration.

[@icarus8471]

First NCAA championship game I ever watched. I forget how much Drexler was in foul trouble. That 4th foul was a very cheap call. Changed the game somewhat.

[@williamdunphy352]

Commentators: Gary Bender, Billy Packer & Brent Musburger.

[@pretorious700]

Clyde the glide with his Kool and rhe Gang 'do.

[@Ezhedeh]

Cardiac pack is back for 2024

[@philipperry6126]

Anders has a smartass look, always

[@understudy6543]

I love NC State

[@IceManLikeGervin]

The greatest NCAA Finals game... bar none!

[@gloriataylor5951]

I remember going to unc state one year I spent two weeks there with my best friend it was her freshman year we went to the student Union center they had a party I saw and met Spud webb Lorenzo Charles I saw Sidney Lowe in passing and Wittenberg I couldn't believe I was bout an inch taller than Spud

[@salaamhall3343]

I was so sick as a 9 year old when Phi Slamma Jamma lost man.... Smh.

[@danielvrodriguez81]

Was there no shot clock back then?

[@gabeh7923]

Nope, not yet.

[@philipatoz]

This is truly the time when college basketball's "David" slew "Goliath" - just barely and facilitated at the end by a "brilliant" airball and a dunk!

[@andrewthetextbook489]

1:05:01 The moment you came here for.

[@JohnWest-zq5gs]

The Cinderella season the dramatic ending no one gave them a chance they weren't supposed to be there yet they won The the Wolfpack won the NCAA championship that has never happened before and will never happen again the stars were shining on them I think they had a Little help from above too if the ball with a bounce to the different way I miss foul shot a Miss shot they're destiny would have been different but it all came together that night the ending with spectacular no time left on the clock outstanding coaching job by Jim valvano outstanding team

[@AndreiKenshin24]

RIP Billy Packer

[@christopheryuson]

What is the shot clock during these days?

[@saintsfan1258]

27:00 Where Gannon would have been the Lone Ranger on the poster on every wall. CHARGE!!!!!

[@seahawks_zone1270]

Man, that’s a tough way to lose for Houston. Would’ve liked to see Hakeem box out there at the end and I’m sure he thinks about that too. Things would’ve been different if he did I’m sure.

[@ckobo84]

Long shots mean long rebounds, he was trying to get in the best rebound position.

[@hellmuth26]

why is the result of the game given in the thumbnail and the description? that doesn't make me want to watch it.

[@davidr5961]

Some great upsets back in those days, then a year or so later, Nova upsets Georgetown & Patrick

[@29008000]

Gannon outscored Drexler in this game.

[@llcurrythompsonxdiamondfac25]

Great Game 🔥🔥🔥 💎😎

[@thegolfdude]

No audio?

[@Antbeast23]

Nc state on a run again

[@unexplainedevents-x9c]

I'm still in agony over this ending

[@rjam1974]

As long ago as this was to watch this game all the way through is still stunning. Cougars COULD NOT shoot free throws. Amazing Houston lost the game on what they spent the entire year doing which was dunking.

[@elimaiorana3753]

Why in the world is drexler playing with 3 fouls in the first half

[@tutankhamenii8772]

Sitting in my dorm room. At the time, I couldn't stand the "Phi Slamma Jamma" hype around Houston. Reflecting back, they were all just great kids trying to do something.

[@mrlafayette1964]

Even Carolina and Duke fans were pulling for State here in NC. Gotta feel for Houston a bit though, went to the final 4 3 straight years and never did get that championship.

[@kevingaray1593]

04/04/1983 - 41 years ago

[@jcdova29]

I still can’t believe the choke job from Houston. Nevertheless it was Alonso who was Johnny on the spot!!

[@foydaniels9113]

First 2 and last 2 points were dunks

[@ahayling0222]

NCAA National Championship in THE PIT!

[@gabeh7923]

In a perfect world The Pit would host another Final Four.

[@hicks727]

in todays world houston would have gotten the ball back for one more chance with 2 seconds

[@philipperry6126]

exactly right, good observation

[@Qaulim]

As you can see Franklin did you what they called euro step in 1983

[@mongoslade277]

Bennie Anders did too. They called a travel or a double dribble on him

[@beachlifebestlife]

jimmy v ....trying to find someone to hug😂...

[@jeremiahhoward3042]

Easily the greatest upset in sports history

[@02drpyro]

Growing up in inner city Houston, I’d see these guys just hooping at the park. I was at almost every game at Hofheinz Pavilion that year. This still pisses me off. I’ve never gotten over this

[@bobwalton5657]

The fans from nc state won't just say wow we were lucky to win that one they were not the better team but sometimes luck is what it takes to win

[@kcameron991]

There was 2 seconds left, why did they just end the game?

[@GeorgeWolfeIV-ir6de]

Because, the clock was running and Houston tried to call timeout before the clock hits zero, but it didn’t matter.

[@kcameron991]

The clock runs after a basket in the second half?

[@jamesking4544]

My freshman year in high school

[@kcameron991]

Wouldn’t there be time left?

[@jasonallred244]

There was still 1 second on the clock when Houston called time out

[@EdithAnn-i8f]

Runte Stravenue

[@rickker20]

If Franklin makes his two free throws it would go into overtime. He choke!!!!

[@jharv1970]

What's a Chinese defense??? (Billy Packer)

[@Majesticon]

Holding the ball is never a good idea smh

[@broaddusmarines]

What’s ironic is that this team (that barely made the NCAA tournament) would be a #1 seed in 2022.

[@AlbertoMorales-bd9qi]

Vienes del TCD lo se :)

[@bensawesomemixchannel7220]

1:07:08 lol

[@philb.1502]

If there was a shot clock, Houston wins by 30. How could a team with Olajuwon and Drexler( two future NBA all stars, champions, and Hall of Famers lose to an NC State team with average talent?

[@brianjones7660]

by playing the game?

[@philb.1502]

@@brianjones7660 No shot clock and stalling. That was how teams played before the shot clock in college. They held the ball.

[@Antbeast23]

I mean nc state had 5 nba players on there team

[@mongoslade277]

The whole starting 5 from NC State got drafted. They played in the Hall of Fame game. The 1st game of the next season. NC State beat them again. COACHING

[@mongoslade277]

NC State beat North Carolina twice. Virginia twice. UNLV and Houston. All 4 of those teams were ranked number 1 in 1983!! Can't do that without talent