Eye On College Basketball 2026 March Madness Round 1 Friday Recap! Otega Oweh's Kentucky miracle; Kevin Willard's mid-game joke; Braden Smith = all-time assist leader + more!
Mar 21, 2026
A fast recap of Round 1 Friday thrills, including a last‑second Kentucky miracle and a viral midgame quip from a coach. Highlights include a new all-time assists leader, a surprising upset in St. Louis, and several high‑major blowouts. Quick rundowns of key injuries, coaching moments, and must-watch upcoming matchups.
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Kentucky's Oweh Shot Reframes Tournament Narratives
- Kentucky's season-defining buzzer bank from Otega Oweh overshadowed controversial late-game officiating moments.
- The sequence included a denied timeout for Herb Sendek, a 32-foot banked buzzer shot, and an overtime travel no-call that shaped the narrative.
Iowa State's Path Depends On Joshua Jefferson Health
- Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson left the Cyclones' blowout win after three minutes with a sprained ankle, creating uncertainty for their Round of 32 matchup.
- David Cobb and Gary Parrish noted his All-American importance and how his limited availability opens the door for Kentucky.
Braden Smith Breaks NCAA Assist Record
- Braden Smith set the NCAA Division I men's all-time assist record with 1,083 career assists in Purdue's 104-71 win over Queens.
- David Cobb recalls checking the game while grabbing food and alerted the team that an article was ready as Smith made history.