Who is Luke Maye? How UNC's Elite Eight hero became MOP of loaded South Region

Posted Mar 26, 2017
Many people who just watched the end of North Carolina's stunning 75-73 win against Kentucky wondered who the heck Luke Maye is. Maye, a sophomore forward Huntersville, N.C., became a Tar Heels legend Sunday when he hit a game-winning shot with 0.3 seconds left to secure North Carolina's record 20th Final Four appearance. (Sporting News)

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