March Madness Buzzer-Beater: U-Conn's Hamilton Heroics

0:00On March 20th, the 2026 NC double, a men's basketball tournament kicked off Thursday afternoon on March 19th with 16. First round games across CBS and Turner Sports. Another 16 games follow Friday, then eight second round match-ups, Saturday and eight more Sunday. Fans call it the top sports weekend all year for the pure thrill. Buzzer beaters always steal the show in March Manus, and one stands out from this day back in 1998. Richard Rip Hamilton nailed a mid-range jumper at the buzzer for number two seed, Yukon, beating Washington 75-74 in the east. Regional semi-finals to reach the Elite Eight. Coach Jim Calhoun dubbed that season a parade of last-second drama, and Hamilton stayed cool under pressure, gathering himself before releasing the shot. Fans still rave about it as one of the all-time greats, sharing memories of late-night listens on Walkmans, or rushing to catch replays, that Yukon win added to their legacy

1:00of clutch moments, the kind that keeps supporters hooked year after year. Hamilton's fade away proved why he's remembered as a go-to guy in big spots. With the bracket heating up now, eyes are on whether this tournament delivers fresh, buzzer beater magic to join the classics.