The Tony Kornheiser Show "A scream-out-loud moment"
Mar 30, 2026
Michael Wilbon, veteran sportswriter and TV columnist, offers sharp takes on the NCAA tournament and personal ties to players. Jay Bilas, former Duke player turned analyst, breaks down late-game decisions and roster trends. They relive a scream-out-loud finish, dissect endgame mistakes, praise UConn’s resilience, and debate Big Ten and Illinois’ recruiting rise.
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UConn Comeback Turned A Blowout Into A Classic
- UConn's comeback turned an uneven blowout into one of the tournament's most memorable games.
- Danny Hurley's belief-shift at the 82nd second sparked a sustained rally culminating in Braylon Mullins' deep, game-winning three.
Hold The Ball With A Two Point Lead Under Ten Seconds
- When leading with under 10 seconds and up two, do not initiate risky passes; hold the ball and invite fouls.
- Tony and Michael stress Duke should have let Caden Boozer be fouled instead of making the risky third pass.
Tony's Scream-Out-Loud Reaction To The Shot
- Tony described his visceral reaction to Mullins' shot, shouting so loud his girlfriend thought he was hurt.
- He left the house to give his girlfriend silence, illustrating how emotionally invested fans were.