Unbelievable Rebound Records: The NCAA Tournament’s Most Dominant Performances You’ve Never Heard Of
The 6-11 Thurmond went on to star for the San Francisco/Golden State Warriors as part of a 14-year NBA career.
3. 30 – Jerry Lucas, Ohio St vs. Kentucky, Regional Finals (March 18, 1961)
Having won a gold medal at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, Lucas was already a well-respected basketball player when he followed Cohen as the second to record 30 rebounds in an NCAA Tournament game, leading Ohio State’s regional finals win over Kentucky.
The Buckeyes ultimately lost to Cincinnati in the national championship game, but the 6-8 Lucas went on to become a seven-time NBA All-Star, winning a championship with the New York Knicks in 1973.



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