Ten Best Moments in Big East Tournament History

Battle of the Allens

Dec 21, 2012; Hartford, CT, USA; Connecticut Huskies cheerleaders perform as the Huskies take on the Fordham Rams during the second half at the XL Center. UConn defeated the Fordham Rams 88-73. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

In 1996, UConn and Georgetown both finished the regular season ranked in the AP top ten and were the top two seeds in the Big East conference tournament. The top seeds held form, and UConn met Georgetown in the conference tournament final.

The Hoyas were led by the spectacular Allen Iverson. The Huskies were led by the Big East player of the year, Ray Allen. Ray Allen hit a runner in the lane as time expired to lift the Huskies to a 75-74 victory. This memorable matchup was the final conference game for both men.