WATCH: Revisit Luke Maye’s buzzer-beater vs. Kentucky in 2017 NCAA Tournament
We’re already past the first weekend of March Madness and – let me just say – there’s already been a full meal worth of watchable games.
The opening weekend saw Oakland (MI) upset Kentucky, while 11-seed NC State held off the Golden Grizzles this past weekend for a Sweet 16 berth. Jack Gohlke became a March Madness legend with his 3-point ability, while Alabama showed it’s one of the Big Dance’s top offensive teams.
It’s always fun re-visiting old March Madness moments, particularly big comebacks and game-winners.
One of the most memorable game winners came from UNC legend Luke Maye in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.
After Kentucky’s Malik Monk tied the game with a wild 3-pointer, North Carolina pushed the ball up court for one last chance at a regulation win. Theo Pinson found Maye near the perimeter and, as Marv Albert would say, “BANG!”
Re-live the legendary moment here, which occurred seven years ago today:
Maye became a hero and the Tar Heels won, 75-73, en route to their most recent National Championship. Maye played in the G-League for the Milwaukee Bucks’ affiliate in 2019-2010, but now is in Japan.
The UNC faithful are certainly grateful for Maye’s big moment, as it nearly fell victim to another Kris Jenkins-esque moment.
Who will create the next March Madness memory for North Carolina?
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