With his team trailing by three points with 22 seconds remaining in regulation, Virginia guard De’Andre Hunter elevated and the ball smoothly jumped over the hand of Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver. It felt like time stopped as the basketball swirled through the air. When the ball hit the bottom of the net, a large exhale let out across the world. It was the punch that brought a heavyweight fight into overtime and eventually led Virginia to a championship.
The moment almost didn't happen. A special adjustment fueled one of the greatest moments in March Madness history as Virginia guard Ty Jerome dished to Hunter in the corner.