In the early 1980s, Hakeem Olajuwon joined the University of Houston, initially lacking recognition compared to peers like Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing. By 1984, he had become a star, facing Ewing in the NCAA championship. A proposed trade before the 1984 draft could have created a powerhouse team with Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, and potentially Michael Jordan. Speculation surrounds how a roster including Olajuwon, Drexler, Jordan, and Mark Price could have dominated the NBA.
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1984 NCAA Championship: Patrick Ewing vs Hakeem Olajuwon
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