Before they were leading colleges, making discoveries, or coaching winning teams, they were just kids with big dreams. This then-and-now photo gallery pairs childhood snapshots with faces you see on campus today. It’s a fun reminder that every big journey starts somewhere—usually with a great haircut, a bold outfit, and a dazzling smile.

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