Remembering Hank Gathers

I remember when I heard the news that Hank Gathers had collapsed on the basketball court and eventually died.

It was hard to imagine a guy, only 6-years older than me, dying while playing basketball.

The subsequent games that Loyola Marymount University played were amazing to watch:

First Round
LMU vs. New Mexico State
Won 111 to 92


Second Round
LMU vs. Michigan (the Defending Champions)
Won 149 to 115

Sweet Sixteen
LMU vs. Alabama
Won 62 to 60

Elite Eight
LMU vs. UNLV
Lost 131 vs. 101

After the passing of Hank Gathers, Bo Kimble, Gather's teammate shot every first free throw of each game left-handed to pay homage to his friend.

Bo Kimble would continue the practice at LMU and in the NBA with the Los Angeles Clippers and the New York Knicks.