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Damian Lillard and Klay Thompson
Damian Lillard and Klay Thompson

Damian Lillard - Weber State [2008-12]

Damian Lillard at Weber State
Damian Lillard at Weber State

Rookie of the Year and 3-time All-Star. It's no wonder Damian Lillard has his number retired by the Weber State Wildcats.

In terms of National Tournament appearances, Weber State has quite a few - 16 to precise but they've failed to capitalize on them. They've only won two games in those sixteen appearances, all of which have come after 1968.

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Lillard, who played four years with the Wildcats (he was a re-shirt junior), sort of assured in this era of four-year players making an instant impact for their teams. (Another example Draymond Green). Lillard received multiple honors in college but not once during his playing years did Weber State make it to the tournament.

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