1992 NCAA Championship – Duke vs. Michigan Fresh off Christian Laettner’s legendary Elite Eight buzzer-beater, Duke completed back-to-back titles by defeating Michigan’s “Fab Five” 71–51 in a surprisingly lopsided final. Coach K’s veteran Blue Devils—led by Bobby Hurley, Grant Hill, and Laettner—used disciplined defense and transition offense to overwhelm the brash, baggy-short-wearing freshmen. Though not close on the scoreboard, the cultural clash between Duke’s polish and Michigan’s rebellion defined a generation. The Fab Five, despite the loss, revolutionized college basketball with their style, swagger, and influence. For Duke, it cemented a dynasty; for Michigan, a formative step toward future greatness. Played in Minneapolis, the game symbolized the end of one era and the birth of another—where personality and branding began reshaping the sport’s identity.
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