Grant Hill on calling Braylon Mullins’ shot, Duke’s ‘meltdown’: ‘The new Laettner moment’
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Grant Hill, Hall of Famer and Duke alum, expressed disbelief and awe after witnessing UConn’s dramatic 73-72 NCAA Tournament win over Duke, calling it an epic and chaotic finish.
- Hill compared the game-winning play by UConn’s Braylon Mullins to Christian Laettner’s famous 1992 buzzer-beater, suggesting it could become a historic moment in college basketball.
- Despite his Duke ties, Hill provided unbiased commentary during the game, praising UConn’s grit and championship culture while critiquing Duke’s collapse from a 19-point lead.
- The CBS/TNT broadcast team of Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, and Hill delivered a highly praised call of the final moments, with Hill’s enthusiasm and knowledge adding depth without ego.
- Hill believes the UConn-Duke game will be remembered for years, possibly inspiring documentaries and anniversaries, especially if UConn wins the championship.
