10 memorable moments from the 2022 men's NCAA tournament
1. Kansas winning the national championship
Kansas is the Division I men’s basketball national champion for the second time since 2008
2. North Carolina vs. Duke
North Carolina and Duke had played many great rivalry games but had never met in the NCAA tournament
3. Coach K exits the stage
Legendary Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski coached his last game after 42 years. Before he left, Coach K broke John Wooden’s record by advancing to his 13th Final Four.
5. Injuries left their mark
Villanova’s Justin Moore injured his achilles at the end of the Houston game causing him to miss the Final Four.
6. A Cinderella story from Saint Peter’s
For the first time ever, a 15 seed advanced to the Elite Eight as Saint Peter’s shocked the world.
7. Postgame with Drew Timme
When 1 seed Gonzaga trailed 9 seed Memphis, Drew Timme powered the Bulldogs to victory, scoring 21 of his 25 points in the second half. In his postgame interview with Katz
8. Houston’s run to the Elite Eight under head coach Kelvin Sampson
Houston’s Elite Eight run under head coach Kelvin Sampson was impressive.
9. Providence advancing to the Sweet 16
Providence head coach Ed Cooley won the Naismith Coach of the Year award. The Providence native also led the Friars to the Sweet 16.
10. Cheerleaders save the day
When the basketball got stuck behind the backboard, it created a tricky situation.They tried using a broom.