It was March 14, 1987 when junior Fennis Dembo thrust himself into the national spotlight, as he led the Wyoming Cowboys past UCLA in the NCAA Tournament.
Well, it wasn't the outcome Wyoming fans wanted today. But, at least the Cowboys accomplished a lot this year. 25 wins, a Mountain West Tournament championship, and a bunch of fun regular season wins.
The build-up has been big, but now it's time for business. The Wyoming Cowboys take on the Northern Iowa Panthers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Friday.
The only player to have his number retired and hanging in the rafters at the Arena-Auditorium will be part of an ESPN special celebrating the 75th year of the NCAA Tournament. Former Wyoming Cowboy great and College Basketball Hall of Famer Kenny Sailors is part of the network's look back at some the great moments in the tournament's history.
When you are watching the NCAA Tournament this month, expect to see many shots of cheerleaders, particularly during timeouts. And why not? These young (mostly) ladies are athletes in their own right, and add a lot to the ambiance. Here's a preview of the cheerleading squads that will be represented this March...