Overture

My fondest memory of last year’s tournament came in the first round game between Michigan St. and Utah St. About five minutes in, Utah St. point guard David Pak got fouled and went to the line. As Pak shot his first free throw, the venerable Dick Enberg was obliged to share some personal information about the “young” man.

“Pak is actually a 29 year old freshman,” began Enberg, cheerfully, with his customary grace and warmth, as he read whatever notes had been put in front of him.

Pause. Obviously Enberg hadn’t read the notes beforehand.

“It seems Pak actually spent seven years in prison…”

Long Pause.

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