The story of Fab Five (University of Michigan)

Later Controversy and Legacy

Chris Webber received more than $300,000 in illegal loans while still an amateur (Picture Credit - Sporting News)

While there is no doubting that the Fab Five had helped to change the entire landscape of college basketball in the 90s, the team's legacy was somewhat tarnished by a series of investigations and punishments.

The controversy stemmed from the relationship between college booster Ed Martin and the Wolverines organization, and investigations got so serious that by 1999, Webber had been called before a federal jury. Eventually, it was discovered that Wolverines players had taken more than $600000 in loans from the booster, breaking numerous NCAA rules.

In the aftermath, coach, Steve Fisher was fired after more than 15 years with the college, and many of the Fab Five's records were removed from the college's history. The majority of the Wolverines roster, including Webber, were also banned from being affiliated with the college until 2013. Nevertheless, despite all the controversy, the Fab Five will always be remembered for lighting up college basketball in the 90s.