1973

In the lowest scoring game in men’s NCAA basketball history, Tennessee defeats Temple 11-6. Due to the lack of a shot clock and a fear of Tennessee’s high-powered offense, Temple was willing and able to hold the ball and stall for nearly 13 minutes of the first half and over 16 minutes of the second half. The game is often cited as a main imperative of the NCAA adding a shot clock, though it wasn’t officially adopted until 1985.

1948

Charlie Scott is born in Harlem, New York. He was childhood friends with actor Demond Wilson, famous for his lead role on Sanford and Son.

1963

David Wingate is born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was teammates with Muggsy Bogues and Reggie Lewis at Dunbar High School.

1970

Lawrence Funderburke is born in Columbus, Ohio. He led Wehrle High School to the Ohio state championship in 1988.

1973

The Philippines clinch the FIBA Asia Cup on their home court in Manila, defeating South Korea 90-78. South Korea finishes with the silver medal while Taiwan gets bronze.

1976

Don Nelson has his jersey #19 retired by the Celtics. Nelson played 11 seasons with the franchise and was part of five championship teams.

1983

WNBA All-Star Sophia Young is born in Saint Vincent, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

1995

NCAA All-American Jahlil Okafor is born in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

2003

Cedric Maxwell has his jersey #31 retired by the Celtics. Maxwell was part of two Boston championship teams and was named Finals MVP in 1981.

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