The sudden death of Loyola Marymount star Hank Gathers during the West Coast Conference tournament game on March 4, 1990, sent profound shockwaves through the entire sports world. After collapsing on the court due to a pre-existing heart condition, he was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, leading to the immediate cancellation of the tournament, widespread national grief, and an emotional, historic NCAA tournament run by his LMU teammates dedicated to his memory.