One of the tough aspects of the big dance is the one and done reality. One bad game and your season is over.

In the case of a number of players, a loss in the NCAA tournament means it's time to put away the jersey for good. That's right, we have had to say farewell to a number of seniors that have seen their careers end at the big dance.

Joe Crawford of Kentucky went out in style, putting up 35 points in a loss to Marquette. He and teammate Ramel Bradley played their hearts out for big blue.

Roy Hibbert and Jonathan Wallace saw their college careers end when the Georgetown Hoyas were stunned by Davidson Sunday. My friends, Wallace has a very bright future off of the court, while Hibbert should end up with a lucrative deal in the pros.

DeMarcus Nelson had a great career at Duke. It came to an end after a couple of sub-par performances in the NCAA tournament.

Shan Foster was MVP of the SEC this season. The Vanderbilt star saw his team sent to the sidelines with a loss to Siena.

DJ White of Indiana had a rollercoaster ride this season. He had to endure the Kelvin Sampson situation, and his Hoosiers fell to Arkansas in the opening round.

Klayton Korver and Adam Emmenecker of Drake were part of a special season. The Bulldogs were picked ninth in the Missouri Valley Conference preseason poll. Drake made the big dance for the first time since 1971, but fell short against Western Kentucky.

For several other name players, like Malik Hairston and Bryce Taylor of Oregon; Charles Rhodes of Mississippi State; James Mays and Cliff Hammonds of Clemson; Sonny Weems of Arkansas and Joseph Jones of Texas A&M, the senior season is over.

To all of these seniors, I simply want to say ... thanks for the memories.

Dick Vitale coached the Pistons and the University of Detroit before broadcasting ESPN's first college basketball game in December 1979. Send him a question for possible use on ESPNEWS.