Revisit Luke Maye's buzzer-beater vs. Kentucky in 2017 NCAA Tournament

Posted Apr 1, 2024
One of the most memorable game winners came from North Carolina legend Luke Maye in the 2017 NCAA Tournament. After Kentucky’s Malik Monk tied the game with a wild 3-pointer, North Carolina pushed the ball up court for one last chance at a regulation win. Theo Pinson found Maye near the perimeter and, as Marv Albert would say, “BANG!” (Tar Heels Wire)

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