SLAM Hardwood Classics Cover Crewneck - Dwayne Wade (SLAM 87) Size:XL The Friars lost in the

The Friars lost in the 2nd round of the NIT but the foundation was set for a successful NCAA Tournament run in '96-97

Early round wins against Temple and East Tennessee State put the young Michigan squad in the Sweet 16 against #2 seed Oklahoma State

carving their way through the rabid

-Michael Doleac

They were miles away from Pierce’s rookie campaign

SLAM Hardwood Classics Cover Crewneck - Dwayne Wade (SLAM 87) Size:XL The Friars lost in theSophomore slump? Dwyane Wade never heard of it. Flash was on fire in his second season. The high wire antics of his high flying rookie season were still there, accented by an expanding knockdown mid range jumper and an instinctual defensive knowledge. His performance had made it indisputable; D Wade deserved his first SLAM cover. Wade had come in to the League with the 03 draft class, fighting for (and losing) attention against the Chosen One, an