There are now just 16 teams left standing in the NCAA Tournament after a wild day of basketball action on Sunday.
All of our brackets have to be pretty decent as I’m guessing we all picked Duke to win, which they barely did in a thriller against UCF that went down to the wire and left an emotional Coach K. to say afterward that Duke got lucky.
We saw Iowa fight back from a 25-point deficit before losing to Tennessee in overtime.
And we saw Rob Gronkowski call it a career. Wait, that’s football. Let’s focus here and stick to college hoops.
Before we get ready for the Sweet 16, let’s take a look back at the good, the bad, and the hilarious from Sunday’s action.
Best example of why being really tall helps you to be good at basketball: Tacko Fall, UCF.
Tacko Fall, who stands at 7-foot-6, barely has to jump to dunk a basketball, which he did a lot of against Duke.
Classiest move by a winning coach: Coach K.
That’s Coach K. sharing a special moment with some emotional UCF players after Duke’s win. And that’s why he’s one of the greatest coaches to ever do it.
Worst job of hitting two good game-winning looks: UCF.
That’s how close Duke came to getting knocked out, which would have stunk.
Best job of making a normal size drink look really small: Tacko Fall, UCF.
Like we said, Tacko Fall is a very large human being.
The best job of being tough as nails: Garrison Brooks, UNC.
Now that’s a very casual way to shake off having a tooth get knocked out. I’d be on the floor crying for at least an hour if that happened to me.
Best job of sending a blocked shot into the stands: Kenny Wooten, Oregon.
Now that’s how you fly to the rafters and block a shot. Beautiful.
Best job of being better than everyone else on the floor: Nassir Little, UNC.
A big block on one end followed by a big dunk on the other? Yeah, that’s the stuff of dreams right there.
Best fake pass: Jordan Bone, Tennessee.
Iowa’s Jordan Bohannon got faked out of his you know what on that one.
Best bassist who was feeling it the most: This Iowa bassist.
This kid was so feeling this song and I respect the heck out of it. Rock on, dude.
Best showing of sportsmanship: Tennessee.
Look at the respect there after that unbelievable comeback by Iowa fell a little short. That’s what it’s all about right there.
Best jacket featuring a classic basketball movie: This dude.
Just a beautiful tribute to the wonderful movie, “White Men Can’t Jump.” Seriously, I’m tearing up over here.
Best job of dressing alike: These Houston fans.
“OK guys, guessing you’ll be doing this anyways but lets make sure we all bring our cowboy hats and red shirts/sweaters to the Houston game on Sunday.” – Group email sent out by the old guy sitting in the second row.
