Josh Hart walks into the Big East Championship postgame press conference with a net – the net – around his neck. He practically owned it (29 points) during the game; who else would be more deserving to take the beauty home?
He jokes with the media. “Are you happy?” asks a reporter, noting the muted celebration of the Big East Champs following their 74-60 win over the Creighton BlueJays. Yes, Hart says, laughing. He credits Creighton for their toughness and sighs. “Part of it,” he says, “was just… exhaustion.”
So much of Hart is left behind on the court – the buckets, the sweat.