University of Arizona guard Herman Harris (24) tosses a pass during the UA vs. Wyoming basketball game at McKale Center in 1976. Lew Elliott / Tucson Citizen

 Lew Elliott / Tucson Citizen

3.Β Herman Harris scored 31 points (with nine rebounds) in the 1976 Sweet 16 victory over UNLV. Some estimate that about 10 of Harris’ 13 field goals were from 3-point distance; the 3-point line didn’t exist until 1987.Β 

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