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Question of the Day: Villanova's Game Winner in 2016
February 25, 2022
Gonzaga College High School alum Kris Jenkins hit one of the most famous shots in NCAA Tournament history.
In 2016, Kris Jenkins hit one of the most iconic shots in college basketball history, a buzzer-beating three-pointer that gave Villanova a 77-74 victory over North Carolina in the NCAA Championship game. Jenkins starred at Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., before his heroic moment in Houston.
The shot capped a remarkable tournament run for the Wildcats and instantly became one of the defining moments in March Madness history. Jenkins' journey from D.C. prep star to national champion exemplifies the dreams that drive young athletes across the country.