Myles Powell and Quincy McKnight walked off the court with a towel draped over their heads. Jared Rhoden followed suit with his hands on his head in a state of disbelief, while Sandro Mamukelashvili draped his arm around Director of Basketball Operations Kyle Smyth.
There’s nothing quite like an NCAA Tournament loss. All season long, players and coaches work countless hours to perfect their craft, build a worthy resume and win enough games to qualify for college basketball’s ultimate postseason tournament. In the blink of an eye, all the jubilation that goes along with an NCAA Tournament appearance turns to anguish, as any hopes of a run to hoist the National Championship trophy in April are ripped away.