Corliss Williamson, Arkansas (1994)
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As one of the centerpieces for Hall of Fame head coach Nolan Richardson’s “40 Minutes of Hell”-style of basketball, Corliss “Big Nasty” Williamson was named Most Outstanding Player of the 1994 NCAA Tournament, after leading the University of Arkansas Razorbacks to a 31–3 record, and a National Championship victory over the Duke University Blue Devils.
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In the NBA, Williamson won the Sixth Man of the Year award (in 2002) and an NBA Championship (2004) as a member of the Detroit Pistons, one of the five NBA teams he played for during his pro days. Williamson took the coaching route after his career was over, and currently works for the Orlando Magic as an assistant coach.
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