“Teach this man the sky hook”: Fans react as Hakeem Olajuwon and Victor Wembanyama share a moment courtside at NCAA Finals

By Lindsey Ware

Modified Apr 08, 2025 03:20 GMT

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It's NCAA Tournament title game time as Houston took on Florida, and many basketball legends were in attendance. Among them are Houston alum Hakeem Olajuwon and NBA star Victor Wembanyama.

NCAA March Madness took to X on Monday to share a video of the two hoopers greeting one another.

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College basketball fans responded with their reactions to the interaction. One joked that Olajuwon could teach Wembanyama a basketball skill.

"PLEASE teach this man the sky hook ASAP."

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Some said the basketball duo has aura.

"Aura"

A reply says Olajuwon and Wembanyama have aura

"Holy aura"

A fans says the two basketball stars have aura

Meanwhile, a couple of fans chimed in on the greatness on display.

"Greatness right there," another fan proclaimed.

"GOAT X GOAT," another fan chimed in.

Others discussed Wembanyama's injury. Deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder has kept him sidelined since Feb. 20.

"Shoulder looking good"

Hakeem Olajuwon involved in Final Four controversy

Houston defeated Duke in the Final Four on Saturday to advance to the national championship game. Olajuwon, a Cougars and NBA legend, was in attendance to root for his team.

When Houston pulled off the win, Olajuwon tried to join Houston's postgame celebration on the court. However, he was unable to do so, as he was stopped by security. Olajuwon was denied access to the court because he did not have a media credential.

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Olajuwon made it clear in an interview with KPRC 2 that there was no hard feelings following the incident.

"Sometimes, people [make] bad judgment ... I’m so glad we won anyway. That’s all," Olajuwon said.

The Houston alum is determined to be on the court to celebrate if the Cougars win the national championship.

"I will push him out of the way," Olajuwon joked when asked if there would be an issue with him getting on the court again.

Olajuwon emigrated from Nigeria to play at Houston from 1981-84, during which he earned the nickname "The Dream." He was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft and played in the league until 2002. Now, he is hoping that he can celebrate alongside his alma mater if Houston wins its first-ever title.

About the author

Lindsey Ware is a college sports journalist at Sportskeeda with over five years of experience working with publications such as The News & Observer, The Daily Tar Heel, Triangle Tribune and Cardiac Cane. She has also worked for Major League Baseball, The Holly Springs Salamanders, The Tri-City Chili Peppers, Tuffy Talk, Super Meteors Basketball, Just Good Network and Living Sport.

Lindsey has a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Journalism from UNC Chapel Hill. Her education allowed Lindsey to gain experience in sports communication, which she honed in internships. Other than being a storyteller and sports fanatic, Lindsey is also a social media and marketing specialist.

Her favorite college team is UNC, although she grew up a N.C. State fan as both of her parents are Wolfpack alumni. Michael Jordan was a huge deal in North Carolina when Lindsey was growing up, and after a summer spent at UNC’s Sports Journalism Camp back in high school, Lindsey was set on being a Tar Heel.

Lindsey's favorite college coach of all time is Roy Williams. During her time attending UNC Chapel Hill and writing for The Daily Tar Heel, Lindsey was lucky enough to meet and speak with Williams a few times. He was like a celebrity on UNC’s campus and was beloved for his coaching style and success with the Tar Heels, accumulating three NCAA championship titles in 18 years.

When not watching or writing about sports, Lindsey enjoys reading, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, and spending time with my friends, family and dog. She also likes to journal, watch movies and paint.

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