Then: Kevin Pittsnogle, Center, West Virginia 2002-06 | Accomplishments: After spending his first two years coming off the bench, Pittsnogle was inserted into the starting lineup late in 2005 and the Mountaineers never looked back. The 6-foot-11 big man with a soft shooting touch, led West Virginia to the Elite Eight in 2005 and the Sweet 16 the following season.
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Now: Surprisingly, Pittsnogle went undrafted in 2006. He played for nine different teams, including the Boston Celtics and a number of NBA Developmental League clubs, before washing out of basketball after a major weight gain, likely caused by a thyroid problem. Pittsnogle is now teaching middle school in West Virginia.
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Then: BJ Armstrong, Guard, Iowa 1985-89 | Accomplishments: Armstrong finished as the Wildcats' career assist leader and one of the nation's top long-range shooters (.443 from three-point range). He would go on to be selected in the first round by the Chicago Bulls.
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Now: Armstrong works for Wasserman Media Group, representing pro athletes and entertainers. NBA No. 1 pick Derrick Rose is one of his clients.
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Then: Dwayne "Pearl" Washington, Guard, Syracuse 1983-86 | Accomplishments: From Big East Rookie of the Year to All-America as a junior, Washington was known for putting on a show. Lacking extradordinary leaping ability or a great outside shot, Washington relied on his ball-handling skills to ahake opponents en route to the basket.
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Now: Washington is in his first season as coach of the Jefferson High School girls basketball team in New York.
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Then: Dennis Hopson, Guard, Ohio State 1983-87 | Accomplishments: He completed his career as the Buckeyes' all-time leading scorer. He was the Big Ten Player of the Year in 1987 as he averaged 29 points a game.
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Now: Hopson is an assistant coach for Northwood University's men's basketball team in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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Then: Shawn Bradley, Center, Brigham Young University 1991 | Accomplishments: The 7-6 freshman led the nation in blocked shots and helped the Cougars advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. He went on a two-year mission for the Mormon church before being becoming the NBA's No.2 overall draft pick (Philadelphia)in 1993.
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Now: Bradley is athletic director at West Ridge Academy in West Jordan, Utah, a school for at-risk youth
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