I am not throwin’ away my shot – Hamilton, The Musical
For those of a certain middle age, it’s one of those iconic memories that regularly remind us of the magic and majesty of Kentucky basketball — a moment wrapped up in redemption and justice and joy and even a little deliverance.
It was 1998, just six years after “The Shot,” that heart-lacing Devil dagger of ignominy. The Cats were trailing the despicable Dukies in yet another Elite Eight NCAA tournament matchup, this time by a seemingly insurmountable 17 points with less than ten minutes to play.