2.7 million viewers watched the ESPN documentary on the Fab Five, setting a record as the highest-rated ESPN documentary ever.
“How five college freshmen ignited a basketball revolution”
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2.7 million viewers watched the ESPN documentary on the Fab Five, setting a record as the highest-rated ESPN documentary ever.
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Synopsis
Jalen Rose and Chris Webber, key players for the University of Michigan's men's basketball team, became part of the Fab Five in the early 1990s. Their time in Ann Arbor was marked by two consecutive NCAA championship game appearances and a cultural shift in college basketball, characterized by their baggy shorts and hip-hop influence. The documentary details their rise, the infamous timeout incident in the 1993 final, and the subsequent scandal that led to the vacating of their achievements.
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Why Watch
- See Chris Webber's infamous timeout gaffe in 1993.
- Meet the players who changed college basketball fashion.
- Find out about the media's portrayal of the Fab Five.
- Follow the rivalry between Jalen Rose and Grant Hill.
Did You Know
- The Fab Five documentary aired on March 13, 2011, on ESPN.
- It attracted 2.7 million viewers, making it the highest-rated ESPN documentary.
- The film sparked a media feud between Jalen Rose and Grant Hill.
- The Fab Five had successive appearances in the NCAA championship games in 1992 and 1993.
- The documentary discusses the removal of Final Four banners due to a scandal.
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What is the Fab Five?
The Fab Five refers to the 1990s Michigan Wolverines men's basketball players Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson.
When did the Fab Five documentary air?
The Fab Five documentary aired on March 13, 2011, on ESPN.
How many viewers did the Fab Five documentary attract on its original airing?
The documentary drew 2.7 million viewers, setting a record as the highest-rated ESPN documentary ever.
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