The college basketball circuit in the United States witnesses some stunning performances every year. However, what the Davidson Wildcats did in 2008 was something else. From record-breaking streaks to clutch moments, the fans caught sight of one of the most legendary NCAA runs from the underdogs, Wildcats. This run however would have never been possible without their star point guard, Stephen Curry.

The month of March is a highly anticipated month in the United States as the NCAA March Madness takes center stage. The NCAA tournament is a highly prestigious tournament for any player in the college circuit. However, it mattered just that little bit more for the Wildcats and Stephen Curry. The Wildcats had not won a game in the NCAA tournament since 1969. With the stakes that high, Curry delivered an early glimpse of his greatness which was revealed in his documentary, “Underrated”. This feat also has his mother, Sonya Curry in awe of her son.

Stephen Curry’s masterclass makes history

Stephen Curry is now a global icon. The 34 year old point guard of the Golden State Warriors has reached the highest pinnacles of success in the NBA over the years. However, before he was a Finals MVP and a 4 time champion in the NBA, he was just a college player for the Davidson Wildcats. He recently released a documentary named “Underrated” with Apple TV+ to talk about his days as a Davidson Wildcat. On the documentary, Curry recollected the historic NCAA run that he led the team to, back in 2008.

The Davidson Wildcats boasted of a history of success and an incredible coach in Bob McKillop. However, with the other teams being strong forces, Davidson’s chances of making the NCAA tournament were slim. Their 4-6 start did not make their case any stronger. But then came a Chef Curry masterclass.

Under Stephen Curry’s leadership, the Wildcats bounced back from a 4-6 start to an unbelievable 22-0 run. This propelled them to a Southern Conference Tournament Championship and a ticket to the NCAA tournament. However, this is where the real challenge began.

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Curry had led his team to their 10th overall appearance in the NCAA tournament but they were now pitted against the reputed Gonzaga Bulldogs. This was however followed by a historic performance from Curry, that also left his mother, Sonya in shock.

Sonya Curry reacts to her son’s NCAA brilliance

The Davidson Wildcats stormed into the NCAA tournament but had to face the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first round. The Bulldogs took control of the game early, leading by 11 within the first few minutes of the game. However, Curry was not willing to go down without a fight.

Curry took over the game after the first quarter, erupting for 40 points, leading his team to an 82-76 win. He also scored 30 points in just the second quarter to drive the Wildcats to their first victory in the NCAA tournament since 1969. His brilliance also caught Sonya Curry by surprise. “I remember thinking what the heck is going on?” she said in the feature film. “Like, what are you doing? How are you doing this? And like almost like why are you doing this? And is this real?”

Curry himself shared his feelings regarding this unbelievable incident. “That’s probably to this day, one of my favorite moments as a basketball player,” he exclaimed. “Playing in the tournament you grew up watching…..and we break it through.”

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Curry had one of the most incredible moments in his basketball career when he delivered the Wildcats a historic win. He gave a glimpse of how his NBA career would turn out that day. In the most dramatic fashion, the 9 time NBA All Star proved his worth that potentially led to the Warriors drafting him in 2009. He also provided his mother, Sonya Curry one of the many reasons to be proud of her son.