by WorldTribune Staff, March 22, 2024
What could have been a major upset in Thursday’s first round of the NCAA tournament was denied by what critics say was a terrible call.
With 19.9 seconds left in the game, No. 4 seed Kansas had possession, holding a one-point lead over No. 13 seed Samford. The inbounds pass went to guard Nic Timberlake, who sprinted down the court. Following closely behind was Samford guard A.J. Staton-McCray, who chased down Timeberlake got what every analyst and fan looking at the play agree was a clean block. The officials did not see it that way.
Samford’s second half rally from a 22-point deficit was nearly completed in the final seconds of the contest. However, the late phantom foul call gave Kansas the break it needed, as the Jayhawks hung on for a 93-89 victory in Salt Lake City to advance to the second round of March Madness.
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