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March Madness has always brought fans last-second baskets, but none quite like Lamont Butler’s game-winning shot to send the Aztecs to the title game.

The guard barely avoided drawing a whistle before the shot.

Did that black-and-red stunner really happen?

HOUSTON — Thrill rides often come without dependable brakes. Just when you’re cruising, the wind in your hair, buzzing around all those exhilarating hairpin corners, heart pounding, it careens off course.

A San Diego State miracle!

The Aztecs coach explained candidly why he held onto his final timeout.

Lamont Butler delivered a moment that college basketball lovers will never forget.

HOUSTON — San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher just stood there while the net danced and pandemonium erupted around him. Players charged onto the court and jumped on Lamont Butler, first Aguek Arop, then Darrion Trammell, then Elijah Saunder off the bench, maybe the fastest a 6-foot-8, 240-pound human has…

Butler hit a jumper at the buzzer, sending San Diego State to its first national championship game with a 72-71 win over fellow mid-major Florida Atlantic in the Final Four.