Shabazz Flashback
The University of Connecticut completed an improbable run to their fourth national championship on Monday night with Shabazz Napier solidifying his spot in the UConn history books.
Napier started his career at Charlestown High School in Massachusetts before spending two seasons at Lawrence Academy. Here’s a look back at one of the final interviews of his high school career with Cox Sports at the National Prep School Invitational:
Napier's performance drew tweets from the likes of Lebron James, Kemba Walker, a few of his former coaches, and many others. Here's a look:
No way u take another PG in the lottery before Napier.
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 8, 2014
Best PG in the country. Shabazz Napier
— Kemba walker (@KembaWalker) March 30, 2014
Congrats Bazz #02119
— Wayne Selden Jr. (@WayneSeldenJr) April 8, 2014
Here we go bazz
— Michael Carter-Willi (@MCW1) April 8, 2014
Shabazz Napier rejoices after his 2nd national title. An amazing ride! pic.twitter.com/cLEIgxphb0
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 8, 2014
Shabazz Napier at the net cutting ceremony #UConnWins pic.twitter.com/2ojRFJSusn
— ESPN College BBall (@ESPNCBB) April 8, 2014
Could not be more proud/happy for Shabazz. He is absolutely the best. Plain and simple. #shabazz13 #UConn
— Kevin Sullivan (@CoachSully) April 8, 2014
Loved hearing Bazz yell, "Metro Rider!" As he celebrated on the court facing us! Proud of you! Double rings; ain't no thing!
— Metro_Boston (@Metro_Boston) April 8, 2014
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