Before the 3-pointer that stunned the nation, there was the pass.
74-74, 1.8 seconds. Senior guard Ryan Arcidiacono, without the slightest hesitation, passes the ball deftly to an open Kris Jenkins. The decision resulted in a few mild (read: stupendous) celebrations and a National Championship. Arcidiacono’s pass evoked more than a simple willingness to finish the play effectively; it was a result of his hard-wired instinct to selflessly ball to excellence.
Arcidiacono may no longer be playing for the Wildcats, but his legacy of quality guard play has not left the team. In fact, ‘Nova fans who anticipated sorely feeling the loss of Arch have instead been met with a welcome force: Jalen Brunson.