College Slam
Typed out by Gregory Bishop
U/SNS-ANYE-USA
COLLEGE SLAM(tm)
Acclaim entertainment, inc.
KIDS TO ADULTS AGES 6 +
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
SUPER NINTENDO(R) ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
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(2) CONTENTS
Brace Yourself for Slammin' Hoop Action!...............................3
Before Hitting the Boards..............................................4
Choose Your Teams And Players..........................................5
Head To Head Mode...............................................6
Semi Finals & Tournament Modes..................................6
Season Mode.....................................................7
Customize Your Game Play...............................................8
View/Delete Records.............................................8
Configuring Controllers.........................................9
Configuring Game................................................9
Edit Teams.....................................................11
The Basics...And More!................................................14
Team Substitutions....................................................16
Check Out These Power-Ups!............................................17
Tips For Slammin' Hoop Action!........................................19
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(3) BRACE YOURSELF FOR SLAMMIN' HOOP ACTION!
Looking for the grittiest, jammingest, slammingest hoop action ever?
Good, because you're about to feel the impact of College Slam(tm)! We're
talking over 40 of the top colleges in the country together for the
first time in the most spectacular hoopfest ever! From Arkansas and
Kansas to Michigan and Duke, they're all here - and all geared for the
wildest hardwood action you've ever seen!
Want board-busting head-to-head competition? It's here! Demand the
greatest in sensational tournament action? See if you can make it all
the way to the Semi Finals - and the tournament championship! Or
compete in a Full Season test! And hey - want to score with the
wildest, most incredible dunks ever? You can do exactly that from the
opening whistle to the final buzzer of each and every half!
Whatever team you choose to be, whichever way you choose to play, you'll
experience the most authentic hoop action the sport has ever known - and
master the most spectacular backboard-blasting slams and jams you've
ever seen! Grab the ball and hit the hardwood - the College Slam(tm) is
underway!
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(4) BEFORE HITTING THE BOARDS
LOADING:
1. Make Sure the power is OFF.
2. Insert the College Slam(tm) Game Pak as described in your Super
Nintendo Entertainment System(R) instruction manual. If you wish to
play a three of four player game, plug in a Super Multitap(tm) or a
Super Link(tm) (sold separately) at this time as described in its
instruction manual.
3. Turn the power switch ON.
When the College Slam(tm) title screen appears, press the START BUTTON
to advance to the MAIN OPTIONS screen.
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(5) CHOOSE YOUR TEAMS AND PLAYERS
The MAIN OPTIONS screen is where you can choose from one of four senses-
shattering College Slam(tm) play modes - and customize your game play in
literally dozens of various combinations!
[NOTE: Only player one's controller will be able to access and adjust
the options screens.]
Head to Head mode pits two teams against each other in hard-driving
head-to-head action! Semi Finals mode allows up to four players to
enter their teams in an end-of-season playoff competition! Tournament
mode allows up to 16 players to enter their teams in a straight
tournament format against each other! And Season mode gives one player
the long-term challenge of competing against 20 other teams in a
qualifying ladder, then advancing to a 16-team knockout-format
tournament!
Use the UP and DOWN CONTROL PAD to move the cursor to the option you
want, then press the A BUTTON to choose the option.
[To change the names and talents of specific players on your teams, see
the EDIT TEAMS option, on page 11.]
College Slam(tm) provides four different player positions: Players 1
and 2 are teammates, and players 3 and 4 are teammates who oppose them.
To register as one of the players, press the START BUTTON and note your
corresponding controller visible on the screen. Use the LEFT or RIGHT
CONTROL PAD to choose team 1 or 2. Note that as you do so, the
corresponding controller icon will slide to the left or right. When
your controller corresponds to the team
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you've chosen, press the A BUTTON to lock in your choice. When all
active players have made their team choices, any remaining blank slots
will be filled by the computer (note the "CPU" icon on the screen as the
computer fills out the teams).
Unless you choose the GAME OPTIONS mode (see page 8), your choice of
Head to Head, Semi Finals, Tournament, or Season modes will take you to
a series of screens that ask you to select your team and players.
HEAD TO HEAD MODE: To select your team for one-on-one competition
against either player or the CPU, use the UP and DOWN CONTROL PAD to
scroll through the available teams. When you've highlighted the team
you want to be, press the A BUTTON to lock in your choice. To select
players, follow the same procedures as for TEAM SUBSTITUTIONS (see page
16).
SEMI FINALS & TOURNAMENT MODES: For both Semi Final and 16-team
Tournament competition, you'll need to make the following choices [NOTE:
All choices are made with controller one, with players passing that
controller to one another to lock in their specific choices]:
Entering player initials: Use the LEFT and RIGHT CONTROL PAD to
highlight the initial you want to change, the UP and DOWN CONTROL PAD to
scroll through the alphabet once you've chosen the specific letter, then
the A BUTTON to lock in your choice.
Selecting teams: To choose from the available college teams, use the
UP and DOWN CONTROL PAD to scroll through the teams. Note that the team
logo appears as each team is highlighted. When you've highlighted the
team you want to be, press the A BUTTON to lock in your choice.
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Selecting Players: To select players, follow the same procedure as for
TEAM SUBSTITUTIONS (see page 16).
SEASON MODE: For the 20-team Season mode competition, you'll need to
make the following choices:
Entering player initials: Follow the same procedure as for Semi
Finals or Tournament above. [NOTE: Choosing a three-letter combination
you've used before allows you to resume a tournament in progress (see
VIEW/DELETE RECORDS on page 8).]
Selecting teams: To choose among the college teams, follow the same
procedure as for Semi Finals or Tournament above.
Selecting Players: To select players, follow the same procedure as
for TEAM SUBSTITUTIONS (see page 16).
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(8) CUSTOMIZING YOUR GAME PLAY
College Slam(tm) allows you to maintain records, change teams, and alter
the style and speed of the hoop action in literally dozens of various
combinations! First, you need to choose the GAME OPTIONS mode from the
MAIN OPTIONS screen. [NOTE: Only player one's controller will be able
to access and adjust the options screens.]
You'll then be prepared with a list of four options categories:
(1) VIEW/DELETE RECORDS, (2) CONFIGURE CONTROLLERS, (3) CONFIGURE GAME,
and (4) EDIT TEAMS. Use the UP and DOWN CONTROL PAD to move the cursor
to the category you want, then press the A BUTTON to choose the
category, or choose EXIT to return to the MAIN OPTIONS screen.
VIEW/DELETE RECORDS:
This screen allows you to view your team records (number of games
played, number of games won and lost, and what stage of tournament
competition the team has reached), and to either delete records or
return to the GAME OPTIONS screen. To delete a record, use the UP and
DOWN CONTROL PAD to highlight the record you wish to delete, then press
the A BUTTON once to first confirm the record that this is in fact the
record you wish to delete, then a second time to eliminate that record
from the list.
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CONFIGURE CONTROLLERS:
This screen allows you to alter the button configuration of your
controller differently than the default configuration described in this
manual. To activate a controller to be configured, press the START
BUTTON. To scroll through the configuration options, press the LEFT or
RIGHT CONTROL PAD. To lock in your choice, press the START BUTTON.
CONFIGURE GAME:
This screen allows you to customize College Slam(tm) game play in a wide
variety of ways, from the speed of the game clock to the availability of
powerful icons that can supercharge your hoop action!
The various options are presented on two screens. Use the UP and DOWN
CONTROL PAD to choose the option you want to adjust, or to move between
the two options screens then press the A BUTTON to make your choice. To
adjust the specific values of the option you've chosen, use the LEFT and
RIGHT CONTROL PAD.
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Here's a rundown of all the variables you may adjust, as well as their
default values:
Drone Difficulty enables you to adjust the intelligence of the
computer-controlled players from 1 (not so smart) to 5 (very smart);
the default value is 3.
Tag Mode, when on, allows you to control whichever player on your
team is in possession of the ball at that moment, rather than one
specific player throughout the game. The default setting for Tag Mode
is off. [Note: When the opposing team takes possession of the ball, you
will retain control of the player on your team who last had possession
of the ball.]
CPU Assist, when on, empowers the computer to constantly monitor the
score of a game and adjust player intelligence so that one team does not
get too great a lead over the other. The default setting for CPU Assist
is on.
Shot Clock adjustments may be made from 5 to 35 seconds. The default
value is 35 seconds.
Timer Speed enables you to adjust the speed of the game clock from 1
(very slow) to 5 (very fast); the default value is 3.
Overtime periods may be adjusted from a minimum of 1 minute to a
maximum of 3 minutes. The default value is 3 minutes.
Hot Spots are visible spots on the court with various point values,
enabling you to score those bonus points in you shoot successfully from
that particular spot. The default setting for the Hot Spots mode is
off. [Note: When playing College Slam(tm) in Season Mode, the Hot Spots
are automatically disabled.]
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Power-Up Icons (see page 17-18) appear at random intervals throughout
the game and empower you with a wide variety of skills and abilities for
brief intervals. The default setting for the Power-Up Icons mode is
off. [Note: When playing College Slam(tm) in SEASON Mode, Power-Up Icons
are automatically disabled.]
Juice Mode alters the value of the players' overall speed, by factors
of anywhere from 2 to 4; the default value for Juice Mode is off.
EDIT TEAMS:
This screen allows you to choose from over 40 teams. Using the UP and
DOWN CONTROL PAD, scroll through the list of teams and highlight the
team you wish to be. Then press the A BUTTON to lock in your choice.
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Once you've chosen your team, you will see a screen of information on
that particular team split into two specific areas: (1) an options
block, and (2) an information panel that displays the names and
statistics that may be altered for the players on that particular team.
This screen allows you to address the following options regarding the
team you've chosen:
Edit Names: This allows you to change the names of the five players
on your team. Use the UP and DOWN CONTROL PAD to scroll through the
names, then press the A BUTTON to choose the name you wish to alter.
Use the LEFT and RIGHT CONTROL PAD to highlight the specific letter in
the name you wish to change, then press the UP and DOWN CONTROL PAD to
change the letter. Once you've changed the name the way you want, press
the A BUTTON to lock in your choice.
Reset Names: Selecting this option will undo any name changes you've
made, returning the team names to their original default settings.
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Edit Stats: This allows you to change the statistics of the players
on your team. Use the UP and DOWN CONTROL PAD to scroll through the
names, then press the A BUTTON to choose the name of the player whose
stats you wish to alter. Use the LEFT and RIGHT CONTROL PAD to
highlight the specific statistics you wish to change:
Each of the five players is rated on a scale of zero to 9 in nine
categories (the category abbreviations on screen are provided here in
parentheses): speed (SPD), three-point shooting ability (3PT), dunking
ability (DNK), passing ability (PAS), power (POW), stealing capabilities
(STL), blocking skills (BLK), ability to pull off the clutch play (CLU),
and injury stats (INJ). Each player has a maximum value of all
categories combined, so in order to increase the value in one category,
you must first decrease the value in another category. Use the UP and
DOWN CONTROL PAD to alter the stats the way you wish, then press the A
BUTTON to lock in your choice.
Reset Stats: Selecting this option will undo any statistical changes
you've made, returning the team statistics to their original default
settings.
Finished: Choosing this option will return you to the GAME OPTIONS
screen.
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(14) THE BASICS...AND MORE!
College Slam(tm) games are divided into two halves of 6 minutes each. A
game begins with the tip-off as one player from each team jumps to gain
control of the ball. Of course, in College Slam(tm), as in all sports, a
firm command of the basics is essential! Here they are:
DEFAULT CONTROLS
[Control Pad] MOVE PLAYER AROUND COURT
[Start] PAUSE/RESTART GAME
[A & B] SHOOT/BLOCK
[X & Y] PASS/STEAL
[L & R] BOOST
To move your man around the court, use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT
CONTROL PAD.
To shoot (on offense) or to block a shot (on defense), use the A or B
BUTTON. Your offensive player will release the ball when you release
the button. When blocking, you'll want to time your jump: A block can
only be made during the ball's upward arc. To pass (on offense) or to
steal (on defense) the ball, use the X or Y BUTTON.
To boost your power, use the LEFT or RIGHT TRIGGERS. Each player is
limited to a certain amount of power boosting per game. To pause or
restart the game, use the START BUTTON. To return to the title screen
at any time, press LEFT and RIGHT TRIGGERS.
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Once you've mastered the basics, you'll need to expand your College
Slam(tm) repertoire of strategies and tactics:
TIMEOUT! To call a timeout, first use the START BUTTON to pause the
game, then press the B BUTTON. Each team is allowed one timeout per
half, during which substitutions may be made (see next section).
BOOST! This causes your player to run much faster than normal, whether
on offense or defense, and allows you to blow past opposing defenders!
To utilize your turbo power and boost your speed, use the LEFT or RIGHT
TRIGGERS. But remember: Boost power is limited for each player - use
your extra speed wisely!
ON FIRE! If you score three baskets in a row, you are on fire - and you
have an unlimited boost power! You have a much greater chance of
sinking baskets from anywhere on the hardwood! [NOTE: Only one player
can be on fire at any given time.]
CHARGE! To charge - and knock over - your opponents, press the LEFT or
RIGHT TRIGGER and tap the CONTROL PAD four times in the direction you
want to move. Beware, though: This maneuver will drain your player of
his turbo power extremely quickly!
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(16) TEAM SUBSTITUTIONS
Before each half of any College Slam(tm) game begins, each team has a
choice of two players who will compete in the upcoming half. The
choices are made from a field of five. Each of the five players is
rated on a scale of zero to 9 in nine categories (the category
abbreviations on screen are provided here in parentheses): speed (SPD),
three-point shooting ability (3PT), dunking ability (DNK), passing
ability (PAS), power (POW), stealing capabilities (STL), blocking skills
(BLK), ability to pull off the clutch play (CLU), and injury status
(INJ).
To make team substitutions, use the UP and DOWN CONTROL PAD to highlight
the player you want to choose, then press the A BUTTON to lock in your
choice.
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(17) CHECK OUT THESE POWER-UPS!
At random intervals throughout any given game (assuming the Power-Up
mode is on), various icons will appear that will enable you to
instantaneously (and temporarily) experience blinding speed, unlimited
turbo, and more! Here's a complete directory of the icons you'll find
in College Slam(tm):
[3] Increases your ability to make the three-point shot!
[D] Allows you to perform Monster Jams from anywhere on the court!
[S] Increases your overall speed to astounding levels!
[P] Increases your power to a degree you can hardly imagine!
[T] Provides you with temporary unlimited boost action!
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[F] Causes you to be temporarily "on fire"!
[B] The bomb knocks over everyone on the court - except you!
[?] Randomly activates the effects of one of the other icons!
[R] Reverses the direction of the ball if it's in mid-shot!
[Z] Prevents your opponents from scoring by zapping your hoop with a
flash of lightning!
[I] Causes your teammate to become invisible for a brief period of
time!
[C] Causes the ball to chaotically bounce in random directions every
time it hits the floor!
[W] Causes you to become a whirlwind that will knock over any player
who comes in contact with you! [Note: Your control will be
affected such that you will keep moving in one direction until you
press another direction on the CONTROL PAD. If you are in
possession of the ball, shooting or passing will neutralize the
whirlwind.]
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(19) TIPS FOR SLAMMIN' HOOP ACTION
Look, College Slam(tm) isn't easy. We can give you the basics, give you a
few pointers, but you're gonna have to go out there, hit the hardwood,
and master the skills the hard way: through hard-driving, pulse-pounding
playing experience. But before you get out on the floor, here are a few
things you ought to remember:
***When you're shooting for the basket, release the ball at the very
height of your leap for the greatest accuracy. However: You may want
to release the ball much earlier or later in your jump to avoid
having your shot blocked - or getting the ball stolen!
***Give some thought to the attributes of the players you're sending to
the hardwood each half. Do you need stronger defense or offense? Is
passing or stealing more valuable in the game situation you're
facing? What about injuries? Choose your players wisely!
***Practice your slamming and jamming! Going for the spectacular move
all the time may be a crowd-pleaser, but being more particular about
when you choose to go for the wild dunks can increase your chances of
claiming the College Slam(tm) championship!
(20) COLLEGE SLAM(tm) TEAM ROSTER
ALABAMA
Team Name: Crimson Tide
Address: P.O. Box 870391, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0391
Arena: Coleman Coliseum (15,043)
Enrollment: 20,000
Conference: Southeastern
Team Highlights: Alabama has appeared in four of the last five NCAA
tournaments. They have won three Southeastern Conferences in a row
starting in 1989.
ARIZONA
Team Name: Wildcats
Address: McKale Center, Tucson, AZ 85721
Arena: McKale Center (13,814)
Enrollment: 34,000
Conference: Pacific-10
Team Highlights: Arizona made it to the Division 1 semifinals in 1994,
before succumbing to Arkansas.
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ARKANSAS
Team Name: Razorbacks
Address: P.O. Box 7777, Fayetteville, AR 72702
Arena: Bud Walton Arena (18,600)
Enrollment: 14,200
Conference: Southeastern
Team Highlights: Arkansas had the best Division 1 win/loss record in
1994, 31-3. They also led in scoring margin, averaging 17.9 points over
their opponents. Arkansas triumphed over Duke to win their first
Division 1 championship in 1994.
BOSTON COLLEGE
Team Name: Eagles
Address: Conte Forum 321, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167
Arena: Silvio O. Conte Forum (8,606)
Enrollment: 9,165
Conference: Big East
Team Highlights: The Eagles outdueled Indiana to make it to the Regional
Finals in 1994, losing to Florida 74-66.
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CAL BERKELEY
Team Name: Golden Bears
Address: Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA 94720
Arena: Harmon Arena (6,578)
Enrollment: 31,000
Conference: Pacific-10
Team Highlights: The Golden Bears got to the NCAA tournament level in
'93 and '94, but they last made the Final Four in 1960.
CINCINNATI
Team Name: The Bearcats
Address: 340 Shoemaker Center, Cincinnati, OH 045221-0021
Arena: Myrt Shoemaker Center (13,176)
Enrollment: 36,000
Conference: Great Midwest
Team Highlights: The Bearcats have gone to the NCAA tournament in '92,
'93 and '94. In '92 they tied for third. In 1993, they finished in the
Associated Press Final Top 10 rankings.
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CONNECTICUT
Team Name: Huskies
Address: 2095 Hillside Rd., U-78, Storrs, CT 06269-3078
Arena: Gampel Pavilion (8,241) and Hartford Civic Center (16,294)
Enrollment: 22,342
Conference: Big East
Team Highlights: UConn has won back-to-back Big East Conference titles,
posting a league record of 32-4 and an overall record of 57-10 during
the past two years. The Huskies have advanced to the NCAA "Sweet 16" in
four of the past six seasons. Connecticut has won 11 NCAA Tournament
games in the past six years.
DUKE
Team Name: The Blue Devils
Address: P.O. Box 90557, 115 Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC 27707-
0557
Arena: Cameron Indoor (9,314)
Enrollment: 6,130
Conference: Atlantic Coast
Team Highlights: The Blue Devils have made it to the Final Four three
years in a row, taking back-to-back crowns in 1991 and 1992. The Blue
Devils have been ranked in the Associated Press Top 10 in eight of the
last ten years! Duke ranks among the top ten all-time winningest teams,
with a .673 percentage. Blue Devils have been to the Final Four seven
of the last ten times.
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FLORIDA
Team Name: Gators
Address: P.O. Box 14485, Gainesville, FL 32604
Arena: Stephen C. O'Connell Center (12,000)
Enrollment: 35,000
Conference: Southeastern
Team Highlights: Florida tied Arizona for third place in the NCAA Final
Four in 1994.
FLORIDA STATE
Team Name: Seminoles
Address: Moore Athletic Center, P.O. Drawer 2195, Tallahassee, FL 32316
Arena: Tallahassee Civic Center
Enrollment: 29,000
Conference: Atlantic Coast
Team Highlights: The Seminoles have played in nine NCAA tournaments,
making it to the Final Four in 1972, when the finished 2nd.
GEORGETOWN
Team Name: Hoyas
Address: Washington, DC 20057
Arena: USAir Arena (19,035)
Enrollment: 6,085
Conference: Big East
Team Highlights: Georgetown has sent more than a few players to the
pros, including Patrick Ewing, Reggie Williams and Alonzo Mourning, all
of whom were NCAA First-Team All-Americans. The Hoyas were NCAA
champions in 1984. They have appeared in the NCAA tournament 18 times.
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GEORGIA
Team Name: Bulldogs
Address: P.O. Box 1472, Athens, GA 30613
Arena: Georgia Coliseum (10,512)
Enrollment: 28,690
Conference: Southeastern
Team Highlights: The Bulldogs led the Southeastern Conference in 1990,
though they lost the Conference tournament to Alabama. They won it in
1983, making it to the Final Four before being bested by the North
Carolina Tarheels.
GEORGIA TECH
Team Name: Yellow Jackets
Address: 150 Bobby Dodd Way, NW, Atlanta, GA 30330-0455
Arena: Alexander Memorial Coliseum
Enrollment: 13,000
Conference: Atlantic Coast
Team Highlights: Georgia Tech has appeared in 10 NCAA tournaments, tying
for 3rd with Arkansas in 1990. Tech finished 6th in their conference in
1994, but won the Conference Tournament in 1993 and 1990.
ILLINOIS
Team Name: Fighting Illini
Address: 1817 South Neil, Suite 201, Champaign, IL 61820
Arena: Assembly Hall (16,321)
Enrollment: 35,000
Conference: Big ten
Team Highlights: The Fighting Illini last made it to the Final Four in
1989, their fourth trip. Illinois had a 17-11 record in 1994.
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INDIANA
Team Name: Hoosiers
Address: Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN 47405
Arena: Assembly Hall (17,357)
Enrollment: 35,000
Conference: Big Ten
Team Highlights: Indiana is a longtime basketball powerhouse: the
Hoosiers have earned an Associated Press Final Top 10 ranking 16 times,
and have gone to the NCAA Tournament an incredible 340 [34, actually]
times! They won the Championship in 1981 and 1987, and tied for 3rd in
1992.
IOWA
Team Name: Hawkeyes
Address: 340 Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA 52242
Arena: Carver-Hawkeye Arena (15,500)
Enrollment: 28,000
Conference: Big Ten
Team Highlights: The Hawkeyes have appeared in 16 NCAA tournaments,
where they have placed as high as 2nd.
KANSAS
Team Name: Jayhawks
Address: 202 Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS 66045
Arena: Allen Fieldhouse (15,800)
Enrollment: 29,150
Conference: Big Eight
Team Highlights: The Jayhawks snared the NCAA Championship in 1988, and
have been to the Final Four twice since then. Former Jayhawks include
Danny Manning and Wilt Chamberlain.
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KENTUCKY
Team Name: Wildcats
Address: Memorial Coliseum, Avenue of Champions, Lexington, KY 405
Arena: Rupp Arena (23,000)
Enrollment: 24,200
Conference: Southeastern
Team Highlights: Kentucky is another school that has made a lasting mark
in college basketball. They have been to the NCAA tournament 36 times,
including nine consecutive trips from 1980-88. They won the
Southeastern Conference Tournament in '92, '93 and '94. The Wildcats
are the all-time winningest team, with a .756 percentage since 1903.
They are second in total victories with a 1,588-513 record in their 91
years.
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Team Name: Tigers
Address: P.O. Box 25095, Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5095
Arena: Pete Maravich Assembly Center (14,164)
Enrollment: 24,750
Team Highlights: Louisiana State University has been home to some of the
most impressive players ever, including "Pistol" Pete Maravich and
Shaquille O'Neal. LSU won the Conference tournament in 1980, and in
1991 tied Mississippi State for 1st in the Southeastern Conference.
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MARYLAND
Team Name: Terrapins
Address: P.O. Box 295, College Park, MD 20742-0295
Arena: Cole Field House
Enrollment: 31,780
Conference: Atlantic Coast
Team Highlights: The Terrapins have gone to the NCAA tournament 11
times. In 1994, they had a .600 full-season percentage. They beat
Massachusetts in the second round of the 1994 NCAA tournament, but lost
to Michigan in the regional semifinals.
MASSACHUSETTS(tm)
Team Name: Minutemen
Address: Mullins Center, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003
Arena: William D. Mullins Center (9,493)
Enrollment: 17,210
Conference: Atlantic 10
Team Highlights: UMass has appeared in the last three NCAA tournaments,
dominating the Atlantic 10 Conference. 1994 marked their debut in the
Associated Press Final Top 10. Julius Erving is but one of the players
to move from the Minutemen to the pros.
MICHIGAN
Team Name: Wolverines
Address: 1000 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2201
Arena: Crisler Arena (13,562)
Enrollment: 36,845
Conference: Big Ten
Team Highlights: A Big Ten powerhouse, Michigan won the NCAA
championship in 1989, but had to settle for 2nd place in '92 and '93.
In 1994, the Wolverines made it to the regional championships before
being beaten by Arkansas.
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MICHIGAN STATE
Team Name: Spartans
Address: Fourth Floor, Olos Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1044
Arena: Jack Breslin Student Events Center (15,138)
Enrollment: 39,745
Conference: Big Ten
Team Highlights: The Spartans took top honors in the NCAA in 1979, with
the help of Earvin "Magic" Johnson, the Most Outstanding Player of the
tournament. It was the first time Michigan State had reached the Final
Four since 1957. The Spartans made it to the NCAA tournament in '90,
'91, '92 and '94. They were defeated in the second round by Duke in
'94.
MISSOURI
Team Name: Tigers
Address: Box 677, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO 65205
Arena: Hearnes Center
Enrollment: 23,440
Conference: Big Eight
Team Highlights: The Tigers were regional runners-up in 1994, beating
Syracuse in overtime to win the regional semifinals. Missouri has won
the Big Eight Conference Tournament four times since 1987.
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NEBRASKA
Team Name: Cornhuskers
Address: 116 South Stadium, P.O. Box 880123, Lincoln, NE 68588-0123
Arena: Devaney Sports Center
Enrollment: 24,000
Conference: Big Eight
Team Highlights: In 1994, the Huskers won the Big Eight Conference
Tournament.
NORTH CAROLINA
Team Name: Tar Heels
Address: P.O. Box 2126, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2126
Arena: Smith Center (21,572)
Enrollment: 24,400
Conference: Atlantic Coast
Team Highlights: The Tar Heels took it all the way in 1993, winning the
NCAA championship against Michigan. A host of North Carolina alumni
have gone on to the pros, among them Michael Jordan and James Worthy.
The Tar Heels are among the top five winningest teams of all time.
Perennial NCAA tournament participants, North Carolina made it to the
second round in 1994.
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE
Team Name: Wolfpack
Address: Box 8501, Raleigh, NC 27695-8501
Arena: William Neal Reynolds Coliseum (12,400)
Enrollment: 26,685
Conference: Atlantic Coast
Team Highlights: North Carolina State has gone to the NCAA tournament 17
times, winning the championship in 1983. The Wolfpack's most recent
appearance was in 1991, when they defeated Southern Mississippi to make
it to the second round.
OHIO STATE
Team Name: Buckeyes
Address: 410 Woody Hayes Drive, 124 St. John Arena, Columbus OH 43210-
1166
Arena: St. John Arena
Enrollment: 52,180
Conference: Big Ten
Team Highlights: The Buckeyes enjoyed an Associated Press Final Top 10
ranking in 1992, the same year they led the Big Ten. Ohio State has
made it to the Final Four eight times, winning it in 1960.
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OKLAHOMA
Team Name: Sooners
Address: 180 West Brooks, Room 235, Norman, OK 73019
Arena: Lloyd Nolan Center (10,861)
Enrollment: 24,400
Conference: Big Eight
Team Highlights: The Sooners made it to the NCAA championship round in
1988, finishing 2nd. They were 24-10 in 1994 full season play, second
in the Big Eight.
OKLAHOMA STATE
Team Name: Cowboys
Address: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, OK 74078
Arena: Gallagher-Iba Arena (6,381)
Enrollment: 18,500
Conference: Big Eight
Team Highlights: The Cowboys have made it to NCAA tournament play four
years in a row, beginning in 1991. They were back-to-back champions in
1945-46.
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PENN STATE
Team Name: Nittany Lions
Address: 234 Recreation Building, University Park, PA 16801
Arena: Rec Hall (6,846) Bryce Jordan Center (16,000) due in 1996.
Enrollment: 30,500
Conference: Big Ten
Team Highlights: Penn State made it to the second round of the 1991 NCAA
tournament. They have reached the Final Four once, in 1954. They
appeared in the National Invitational Tournament in 1990.
PURDUE
Team Name: Boilermakers
Address: 1790 Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1790
Arena: Mackey Arena (14,123)
Enrollment: 35,160
Conference: Big Ten
Team Highlights: Purdue ruled the Big Ten in 1994 with a 29-5 full
season record. They made it to NCAA regional championships the same
year, beating Kansas to get there.
ST. JOHN'S
Team Name: Red Storm
Address: 8000 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11439
Arena: Alumni Hall (6,008) and Madison Square Garden (18,876)
Enrollment: 19,500
Conference: Big East
Team Highlights: St. John's has made it to the NCAA tournament 23 times.
They were the 1989 champions. 1994 marked only the second time in 12
years that the Red Storm failed to reach the tournament level.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
Team Name: Gamecocks
Address: Rex Enright Athletic Center, 1300 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC
29208
Arena: Carolina Coliseum (12,401)
Enrollment: 26,130
Conference: Southeastern
Team Highlights: The Gamecocks appeared in NCAA tournament play in 1989.
In 1991, they were part of the National Invitational Tournament.
SYRACUSE
Team Name: Orangemen
Address: Manley Field House, Syracuse, NY 13244-5020
Arena: Carrier Dome (30,000)
Enrollment: 10,500
Conference: Big East
Team Highlights: The Orangemen have made it to 17 of the last 20 NCAA
tournaments. In 1987 they made it all the way to the championship game,
finishing behind Indiana. Syracuse fans take their team seriously: the
Orangemen hold several attendance records. Syracuse won the Big East
tournament in 1992. The Orangemen made it to the regional semifinals in
1994 before bowing to Missouri in overtime.
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TEXAS
Team Name: Longhorns
Address: P.O. Box 7399, Austin, TX 78713
Arena: Frank Erwin Center (16,042)
Enrollment: 49,250
Conference: Southwest
Team Highlights: The Longhorns finished first in the 1978 National
Invitational Tournament. They have appeared in 5 of the last 6 NCAA
tournaments. They made it to the second round in 1994, the same year
they smothered the Southwest Conference and took the Conference
Tournament.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Team Name: Tigers
Address: Athletic Office Building, Memphis, TN 38152
Arena: The Pyramid
Enrollment: 21,500
Conference: Great Midwest
Team Highlights: The Tigers have appeared 14 times in NCAA tournament
play, reaching the Final Four in 1985. They have competed in the
National Invitational Tournament 11 times, most recently in 1991.
UCLA
Team Name: Bruins
Address: J.D. Morgan Center, 405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Arena: Pauley Pavilion (12,819)
Enrollment: 35,500
Conference: Pacific 10
Team Highlights: The Bruins hold the current record for most consecutive
winning seasons: they have had 46 winning seasons, from 1949-94. They
have gone to the NCAA tournament 30 times, and have come away champions
10 times. They have been ranked in the Final Top 10 a total of 20 times
by the Associated Press, most recently in 1992. The Bruins hold the
record for most consecutive regular season victories (76).
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UNLV
Team Name: Runnin' Rebels
Address: 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154
Arena: Thomas & Mack (18,500)
Enrollment: 19,430
Conference: Big West (will join Western Atlantic in 1996)
Team Highlights: UNLV took it all in 1990, and tied for 3rd place in
1987 and 1991. The Runnin' Rebels were ranked in the Final Top 10 by
Associated Press in 1992. They have won the Big West Conference
Tournament seven times since 1983.
U. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Team Name: Trojans
Address: Heritage Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0602
Arena: Los Angeles Sports Arena (15,509)
Enrollment: 28,375
Conference: Pacific 10
Team Highlights: The Trojans were ranked in the Associated Press Final
Top 10 in 1992. Southern Cal has gone to the NCAA tournament three
times in the past ten years. The Trojans appeared in the National
Invitational Tournament in both 1993 and [1994.]
VILLANOVA
Team Name: Wildcats
Address: 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085-1674
Arena: DuPont Pavilion (6,500) and Spectrum (18,060)
Enrollment: 5,950
Conference: Big East
Team Highlights: 1985 marked the Wildcat's first NCAA tournament
championship in 21 appearances. Villanova won the National Invitational
Tournament in 1994.
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VIRGINIA
Team Name: Cavaliers
Address: P.O. Box 3785, University Hall, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Arena: University Hall (8,457)
Enrollment: 18,075
Conference: Atlantic Coast
Team Highlights: The Cavaliers have gone to the NCAA tournament 11 times
since 1981.
WAKE FOREST
Team Name: Demon Deacons
Address: P.O. Box 7423, Winston-Salem, NC 27109
Arena: Lawrence Joel Coliseum
Enrollment: 3,600
Conference: Atlantic Coast
Team Highlights: The Demon Deacons have advanced to NCAA tournament play
in each of the last four seasons. They last reached the Final Four in
1962. Wake Forest made it to the second round in 1994.
WISCONSIN
Team Name: Badgers
Address: 1440 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53711
Arena: UW Field House (11,500)
Enrollment: 40,925
Conference: Big Ten
Team Highlights: The Badgers made it to the NCAA tournament in 1994,
their first trip since 1947. Wisconsin has won the championship once,
in 1941.
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