Kentucky’s Alex Poythress dunks during their NCAA Midwest Regional final basketball tournament game against Michigan Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Indianapolis.INDIANAPOLIS – The shot came from NBA range, and if things play out as expected, Aaron Harrison and a lot of those Kentucky kids will be playing in that league soon enough.
First, they’re heading to the Final Four – a trip to Big D courtesy of Harrison’s unforgettable big shot.
The 6-foot-6 forward made a 3-pointer from about 24 feet with 2.3 seconds left Sunday to lift the Wildcats and all those freshmen to a 75-72 win over Michigan and the program’s 16th trip to the Final Four.
He backpedaled slowly, almost expressionless, after ball hit twine. Teammates Dakari Johnson and Julius Randle chased him down.
“Making that shot and seeing my teammates so happy and turning toward me, it’s the best feeling in the world,” Harrison said.