Two towering figures from different eras of the game shared the spotlight courtside at the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball national championship. Victor Wembanyama , the San Antonio Spurs phenom, and NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon were seen sitting side-by-side at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Wembanyama, who has been sidelined due to his season-ending injury, was seen with his new hairstyle.
Victor Wembanyama joins Hakeem Olajuwon courtside for NCAA title game
Hakeem Olajuwon, who played college ball for the Houston Cougars and led them to back-to-back national title game appearances in 1983 and 1984, was on hand to cheer on his alma mater in their long-awaited shot at NCAA glory. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama, though sidelined with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, made waves with a bold new hairstyle that drew its fair share of attention.
This meeting also came at a time of contrasting chapters in each man's basketball journey. Olajuwon, a Hall of Famer who has long since retired, was once again rallying behind Houston.
For Wembanyama, the night was a brief escape from a challenging season. After making a dominant impact in his rookie campaign — averaging 24.3 points, 11 rebounds, and an NBA-best 3.8 blocks per game — the French star saw his season cut short in February due to a health setback.
Fans react to Victor Wembanyama and Hakeem Olajuwon’s moment
Fans were quick to respond. As the clips of the duo made it into the social media, basketball fans rushed into share their thoughts on the moment.
“Greatness right there,” one fan wrote.
“The braids are sick 😤” one fan commented on Wembanyama’s new hairstyle.
“I don't like his haircut” another said of his haircut.
“Good to see Wemby seemingly healthy and in very good spirits.”
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Wembanyama’s presence at the title game was a reminder of his place in the NBA’s future. As the Spurs look ahead and the Cougars fight for their first-ever national title, this moment between the basketball legend and the rising star offered a rare, heartwarming glimpse at the connection between generations. So far, it is unclear when Wembanyama will make his return to the league for action.
Victor Wembanyama joins Hakeem Olajuwon courtside for NCAA title game
Hakeem and Wemby 🔥
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 8, 2025
(🎥 @HoHighlights) pic.twitter.com/4Ut8l9kRCd
Hakeem Olajuwon, who played college ball for the Houston Cougars and led them to back-to-back national title game appearances in 1983 and 1984, was on hand to cheer on his alma mater in their long-awaited shot at NCAA glory. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama, though sidelined with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, made waves with a bold new hairstyle that drew its fair share of attention.
This meeting also came at a time of contrasting chapters in each man's basketball journey. Olajuwon, a Hall of Famer who has long since retired, was once again rallying behind Houston.
For Wembanyama, the night was a brief escape from a challenging season. After making a dominant impact in his rookie campaign — averaging 24.3 points, 11 rebounds, and an NBA-best 3.8 blocks per game — the French star saw his season cut short in February due to a health setback.
Fans react to Victor Wembanyama and Hakeem Olajuwon’s moment
Fans were quick to respond. As the clips of the duo made it into the social media, basketball fans rushed into share their thoughts on the moment.
“Greatness right there,” one fan wrote.
Greatness right there
— Cayeman (@morsi12hotmail1) April 8, 2025
“The braids are sick 😤” one fan commented on Wembanyama’s new hairstyle.
The braids are sick 😤
— Emperor Lightyear (@clinkie44) April 8, 2025
“I don't like his haircut” another said of his haircut.
I don't like his haircut
— ykjazlyn (@luv4jazlyn) April 8, 2025
“Good to see Wemby seemingly healthy and in very good spirits.”
Good to see Wemby seemingly healthy and in very good spirits
— basketball208 (@basketball_208) April 8, 2025
Also Read: Magic Johnson sends heartfelt message for Billie Jean King Crystal after joining Jamie Lee Curtis for tennis legend’s latest honor
Wembanyama’s presence at the title game was a reminder of his place in the NBA’s future. As the Spurs look ahead and the Cougars fight for their first-ever national title, this moment between the basketball legend and the rising star offered a rare, heartwarming glimpse at the connection between generations. So far, it is unclear when Wembanyama will make his return to the league for action.
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