NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sean Pedulla let a deep three-pointer fly and, with Trevon Brazile’s outstretched arm in his face, saw it fall through.
Billy Richmond’s half-court heave bounced off the rim, and Pedulla and his Ole Miss teammates celebrated at the timeline, showered by the praise of the Rebels faithful after ending the game on a 20-second, 6-0 run.
Pedulla was 0 for 6 on three-pointers prior to that shot but finished with the potentially the most joyous 14% deep shooting day of his career.
“It’s March and you’ve got to make a play,” Pedulla said.