53 years ago today, March 25, 1971 - WSGS broadcast the 1971 Final Four game between Western Kentucky and Villanova in the NCAA Tournament. Former Hazard basketball player Jim Rose played for Western. | WSGS

🏀On March 27, 1971 UCLA, coached by John Wooden, won the NCAA national title with a 68–62 victory over Villanova, coached by Jack Kraft. Howard Porter of Villanova was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. However, Villanova was disqualified after the tournament for having an ineligible player (Porter) who had signed with an agent prior to the tournament. Steve Patterson led the Bruins with 29 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists while shooting 13 of 18 (.722) from the field. It was UCLA'