It’s rare for the NCAA to eclipse the NBA, but that was the case tonight with the NCAA Tournament semi-finals between Connecticut – Miami first, then San Diego State – Florida Atlantic. And this morning, it’s a basket entered by Lamont Butler that is looping on all screens and on social networks. A magnificent “buzzer beater” to send San Diego State to the NCAA Finals, to challenge UConn there on Monday night.
“I’ve always dreamed of this kind of moment, and I’m just happy that this dream could come true” reacted the rear of the Aztecs, the former college of Kawhi Leonard. “It’s a pull-up jumper. I left on my left hand to make believe that I was going to penetrate, but I shot. As soon as the ball left my hands, I felt it was good. »
It’s all the more beautiful since it’s a real “game winner” since Florida Atlantic led by one point (71-70), and Johnell Davis had the ball to give a three-point lead nine seconds from the END. Hampered by Nathan Mensah, Davis misses, and this same Mensah recovers the ball and gives it to his leader.
The following ? A series of dribbles on the right side, big support and a very pure shot that hit the mark for a 72-71 victory! “I think it’s the kind of shots we will see all the time” says Darrion Trammell. “They’re going to air it to show March Madness next year, and then the year after. I think it’s just legendary.”
