UConn vs. Alabama - 2024 NCAA men's Final Four | FULL REPLAY

[Applause] first trip to the final four for the Crimson tie they beat Clemson 89 to 82 and the Elite 8 in Los Angeles had to come from behind to do it they trailed by 13 points in the first half Nate oat has absolutely loved the chemistry of this team and found out about his Squad first round of the tournament he could see what they were all about in that victory over Charleston then in the second game against Grant Canyon it was their defense that led the way and maybe it was the first time all year that it clicked for them all of those lessons during the season finally paid off and I think the key for that team is perimeter defense Sears in particular to contain the bouns it is Ron gr Patrick Adams and Tall cells our officiating crew High Eagle Grand Hill right [Applause] now and they're laying off Castle testing that deep shot and for the Clos caption person Dill rafter he said Alabama goes m to man Castle's Jumper in and out and it's rebounded by Grant Nelson and right away castle for Yukon guarding sear 66 maybe the best perimeter Defender for Yukon and this is a tough match up spot is so good around the rim and off the bounce car's got to be care nice d n human eraser Donovan kinging how about the length the activity with the recovery yeah in the right spot I mean Nelson looked like he had a free one there and coming from the weak side clinging I mean we saw a game earlier he had eight blocks against Northwestern yeah we thought he' probably got jipped out of two short it you might say yeah respect for the official estr give it up Nelson fires con next on a three he is aive and well lately isn't he that box score Devil's Lake North Dakota transfer from North Dakota State what an addition he's spin for Alabama and right now Nelson guarding Castle playing way off of him Castle's so good at getting into the paint well they just want him to if he makes the three they dared him and Castle hits from the outside he looked at the bench and went to hurle like okay was okay I took that well 26% from the three-point line better lately better lately though Big E freshman of the year gets h on the board sweeping move doesn't go for Nelson cleared by kingan the key for this team is the cting Spencer look at the post up the mismatch now uton did Trail for 21 seconds here maneuvering on the inside Castle showing off his moves on the interior and he took advantage of Sears there EST well traveled bounces it on the interior Pringle on a kick out Sears had a rough first half and then bounce back in the second half against Clemson pringle's got to keep active griin it out of the ring bringle that's a rejection by cling it boy that was an armpit rejection too he didn't Elevate lob it upstairs and that ball actually Bates off the rim for Newton and over to Spencer Caravan ball Fang Caravan attack mod and a blocking foul this year you're not getting away with that plant that foot they're going to get that block they was nice down this end by the way Grant Spencer we'll get to that in a second but right here once you plant that foot you're going to get that call Spencer's activity at the other end did foul and led him to Clinton a lot of guys initiate the contact it's a waste well that's what's so great when you have cling in there you can funnel everybody to the basket and also guard the three-point line aggressively which they have to do against the volume shooting threes of Alabama foul was called on Ryland Griffin Alex Caravan averaging 13 1 12 points per game his versatility inside outside and you can basically say that about everybody on the Yukon Ross here the versatility is what makes them so special and I love what Dan Hurley said he said we didn't become an offensive team until Caravan came here and obviously they have been the E the most efficient offense in all college basketball you saw Clinton show big and be covered they're going over the top Pringle hands it back Griffin gets it to Pringle and normally Pringle would have gone up with that nice pass kick out now for Nelson shot clock is down to two Griffin fired off the rim offensive rebound aada Griffin again he's not shot to three he can shoot it we had that Kentucky game he didn't make shots which really hurt them early 76 Yukon Huskies seventh appearance in the final four five national titles and watch how busy they are on this end of the floor a lot of cutting screening and giving it to him again he's C snaps in a three time right there he is a talent young player may not be a Yukon for long but certainly you got to guard that young man he has scored eight of yukon's 10 points McDonald's All-American for cumington Georgia blowing up that ball screen too and that hand off Griffin pull up drop and it's rebounded by Castle get it ahead for Newton and the knock away Sears trying to gather out of bounds Dan Hurley is beside himself he thought it was off Alabama you're saying like that's unusual maybe I should just put that on a recording and we could just play it over and over a good hands by Estrada here as well as Sears in the right spot and he might be right that all just knocked off the foot of Sears at the last moment Alabama has possession castle with Sears occasionally they'll switch it Pringle hand off Nelson long stri and challenges clinging for two and he's the guy right there the versatility inside outside in that big game he had against UNC in the sweet 16 I'll say you would bring that up as a dookie 108 Yukon Newton they give him Room Newton misses on a three ball rebounded by Nelson he put it down low and it's taken away by cam Spencer he can shoot it Spencer the jumper is pure can't leave that kid alone under from De but how about his activity everywhere active hands transfer from Ruckers before that lyola Maryland a star with the Greyhounds pivot a strata give it up Pringle on the feet for sear as he is fou got [Music] [Applause] him he mentioned for buers un earring from Deep the addition of him is giving this team some juice the only one that hasn't tasted an NCA Championship you know people better get us now that's all you better get us now cuz it it's coming Dan Hurley called a shot that was after a loss to Villanova 3 years later they're hoisting the trophy and now here we are in 2024 he was Joe nameth he knew what he was talking about right he predicted this he's manifested it he pushes all the right buttons and this team responds time and time again I said that about your career he's coming was right all sound B well rap I love how he had lost two years in a row in the first round and decided you know what we're going to Swit from being just a defensive team we're going to incorporate a different style offensively and the last two years in doing that they have been so dominant by still keeping that defensive intensity and identity as well yeah all somebody just worked on offense it killed them but it's made them better on that end nice switch automatic Jared Stevenson is in the game for Alabama they got a foul Caravan like diara might have pushed Stevenson right there into into Spencer and it's going to be DEA picking it up watch The Men's National Championship Game on your computer phone tablet or streaming device with NCA March Madness live download now to stay up to date on all the action Latrell whito Jr is back from a head injury and in there Estrada lines it up and buries it from three-point territory this this small lineup is different well I like Stevenson out there for Alabama he can stretch the floor a little bit and make clinging now guard Grant Nelson who can do it all on the floor he's had some big games recently too diara Sixth Man of the Year in the Big East in there for Yukon playing alongside Tristan Newton an allam Spencer rims out rebounded by Nelson so good getting free using screens got a clean look dangerous St of the jab Nelson sets the screen kick it to the outside Nelson from Deep oh off the rim I think a better pass he would have been in [Applause] Rhythm six of their first seven shots have been three-pointers nothing new for Alabama first touch on the box kingan one-on-one with Nelson double team comes Stevenson Chuck clock is down to 14 repost kingan second double King tough delivery and a foul called on the Baseline and right there tough play for Alabama you know you're doubling big to Big Stevenson was coming to double team and Nelson got caught reaching in there fouling clinging away from the basket and gr so well coach though Caravan was late on the dive to the rim should have cut earlier bullet feed to Caravan plenty of time to work with on the shot clock just about so Spencer missed it on the interior off the cut and feed from clinging let te feel the game two-point lead for Yukon estada fls it up and in that was off the wrong foot right there but attacking clinging and that screen and roll and Estrada so good the only guy that Nate ot to allow to shoot the ball in the mid-range they like at The Rim or threes at a hofra Aaron Estrada played at HRA Oregon and St Peters his fourth school and now in the final four sing in double team no CH tries to follow and a foul so the shot shart for Al Alabama this is insane in the paint or three-point range four shots from the mid-range and that's the second foul on Grant Nelson for the Crimson Tide a huge call at the 1341 Mark of this first half good Grant Alabama they're Gunslingers I mean they're going to let it fly they can play with confidence and Trust the numbers from Nate oats what that does with that foul that you alluded to Ian is that flexibility of a smaller lineup with a stretch guy like Nelson taking of course clinging out of the game right now first time you've called me ion this tournament you've called me bird every other time you're not saying ver you're saying bird must be late in the evening we have no idea what time it is by the way you lose complete track of time Caravan converts on a pair so Nelson on the bench 1513 Yukon Sears has not attempted a shot yet he averages 21.5 points per game trying to fill Pringle loses it ball is knocked around Pringle hits the deck and a tie up possession arrow to Alabama and ref right away clinging goes to the bench Alabama attacking trying to get to the rim but just great hands there defensively from Samson Johnson who also is a great defensive player a little bit different in how he plays his defense does a great job on the ball screen with that foot speed on the other end he's a screen and roller love up guy yeah and now Pringle will sit Sears working to get a shot he does and Sears who can make off balance deliveries like that look easy yeah You' got to stop this team they are prolific on the offensive end we are tied at 15 that's one thing that Yukon has not faced in this tournament a close game not been tested good point Castle one-on-one with Sears Johnson in for King Newton elects not to take the three are they going to allow Castle to do it and this time he overcooks it ball knocked around Walters gets his hands on it it's going the other way with a foul caran I believe over the top and they're going to ride it a lot of coaches say it's on me if Castle keeps making the three and it is Caravan right there he knocked into the Freshman from The Villages Florida Sam Walters so Caravan sits Jaylen Stewart checks into the game why did you look at me when you said the Villager very offensive are you looking for property it's an age discrimination case coming taken up with HR we're tied at 15 estr sto and going he tried the spin move that Ball's up for grabs scooped up by Johnson Newton so smart came right away before mistake occurred zigzag and kick diara clanged it off the rim and the rebound to Sears Alabama can take the lead early offense rightel got a three and has so much confidence right there the trail rightel Off the Bench poent from downtown and that was 10 ft behind the line but great awareness too by Sears to final he transferred from Cal State Fullerton he just made that shot from fulleren 1815 Alabama the answer for Yukon is not there Johnson and it's smacked out of there by Stevenson how about that activity boy they get up quick right right here in transition Sears pushing it they will shoot a high volume of Threes in transition and that right there was deep right so and the defense you talked about the Improvement defensively from the Crimson Tide we've seen it here today and a foul was called on Walters sending Johnson to the free throw [Applause] line the junior shoots it at just 43% at the strike Here Comes cam Spencer and he replac is Newton transition D so important as we alluded to earlier against Alabama you got to step up pick them up at the half court line and contain the bounce Ryland Griffin is back in for Alabama Johnson misses on the second attempt rebounded by The Freshman from Chapel Hill North Carolina jiren Stevenson who brings allaround skills to this Alabama Squad Sears the lane opens up and Sears takes full advantage how about that and hesitate to blow by so clever the little guy 20- 16 [Applause] Alabama diara running the show right now for Yukon most of Yukon shots have been three-point attempts Spencer the roller Johnson catches and lays it in that's what he can do great hands right there catching that and delivering in traffic and to end action here Alabama gets into it quickly Stevenson fak the hand up now Sears comes to the ball hard screen it's clean diara goes down Sears threads the needle ball around the perimeter Griffin lines it up burries a three and right now this lineup five out on offense Five Guys that can score draw and kick game unselfish play and right now Alabama finding that offensive Rhythm they are five of seven from downtown Spencer [Applause] two-man game with Castle Spencer drives in little body inside Johnson with the slson spancer has such a feel Spencer 2320 Alabama well they do spread you out individual de in containment essential kick threes and then the scramble that was too high was looking to lead Stevenson to the hoop out of balance right there great feel understanding how to play a lot of good offense here in this one coach Alabama doing what Alabama does how do you disrupt them offensively well I mean they're tough to guard and and obviously the transition threes um you know and they just keep attacking so we got to guard the ball better we're giving up layups and threes and that's not what we usually do appreciate it thank you all right Tracy in addition Tracy told us during the timeout there's a wrap on kingan's right hand he got elbowed in practice they are not concerned kingan there's such a difference in this Yukon team when he's on the floor and when he's on the bench you've seen it I mean when he was in the game to start offensively Alabama out of sorts but once he went to the bench Crimson Tide found their Gro in fact they've made Seven of their last eight shots with kingan watching from the side line and now he's back in there for Yukon and bird his screening is big on the offensive end as well and then ducky in he can go to that hook now if he can get it set up CL against Pringle nice Rhythm D huh Newton comes to the ball repost clinging disappeared just too big oh made him disappear the repost powerful you see that bandage too he was the most outstanding player of the east region Donovan King it and he cuts the Alabama lead to one just past the halfway point of this first half seies one-on-one with Spencer a number of jab steps kick Corner arrona rims out on a three ball rebounded by Newton and that's the key you got to contain by the big finish for the big fell what a f that hand looked good right there so much for that injury part how about this look big fella begging in home get those puppies organized KN it in in Bristol [Applause] the student section is delivered by Pizza Hut the official Pizza of March Madness now the run out this is perfection and bird it's just beautiful the look at the speed of the big guy get the rim how about the read by Newton just incredible the puppies organized Big Time delivery he is a difference breaker he is but rap come on poor transition defense right there you got sometimes we'll have cross matches you can't let the biggest guy on the floor get an easy two in transition and we've seen a shift in Philosophy from Yukon last four field goals have been in the paint they were taking three-pointers earlier of course they were forcing Castle to take his 2423 Huskies out of the timeout Estrada hands to Sears right foul call Clingan goes down after he got taken out and fringle needs a moment I hope he's okay look at this little dive to the rim what a challenge and and that's what you have to do against a shot blocker go right at them don't try to avoid the contact there but even the recovery by clinging fantastic it was all set up cuz they moved them around too about it but they set the screen so high gave that running start Pringle went for the major crunch there I noticed he had a little chip on his shoulder a little bit a little bit he does have a little to going much like yourself I thought you were going to mention a snap that's that's where I'm going I'm hungry oh he gets a little excited cuz during the year they had to sit him out a little bit here and there got a technical during the tournament as well he was upset had a cwl yes but he has been a really good jolt for this team because you could play him at the Five Spot play him at the four he's been in the starting lineup he's come off the bench transferred from wford good Defender and does a lot of little things bringing intensity to Nate OT Squad and with Nelson out they're going to need a lift from him and others and Nelson has not come back after that second foul Pringle a 55% shooter not moving like he normally would but trying to play through it they do a lot a man full and rag you get you deep in the shot clock gets you out of sorts Alabama challenged a little bit and and ra right now looks like's offense just not as crisp as we've seen during this tournament and look it's out to almost 10 and nothing Spencer give it up castle looking inside might not re roll with him cayan back out repost shot clock down to three Castle goes upstairs for the flush and that's part of the defensive Lev watch out they had no top guy going down to take the cutter at The Rim Griffin aggressive mindset and it's intercepted by Spencer that'ss the wing for Caravan and it's Castle to the rim he's fouled a nice cover by Alabama on Caravan though and Yukon they don't run a lot but off of turnovers they'll get out and transition but great patience there and surveys the floor you really can't come double team from the bottom side it has to come from the top there but clinging fine in the open teammate for two they haven't teased him with any doubles either you know to set that little trap on the Baseline make a short clock right there let him score let him try to score over length free throws here for Stefon Castle 76% shooter multi-dimensional Talent champions live here on Max stream Major League Baseball the NBA Playoffs the Stanley Cup playoffs and much more champions live here here on Max the one to watch for live sports Nelson back in there with the two in there with Pringle so I imagine Pringle will stay on clinging to try to protect Nelson with those two fouls he's got to be smart now Castle has been outstanding in this first half he's got 12 points to lead all scores freshman of the year the Big East rightfully so multiple guys on Yukon that can take over and have big moments throughout game 10- two run for Yukon a love it up knock Away by clinging how about backpedaling under control facing the ball what a major deterrent ref he 72 280 able to get out on the screen and roll defense and get back to the roller looking like K Karai right there with that slam cringing just a little bit maybe that hand that's your go-to volleyball reference isn't it I only know one volleyball you don't have a deep bag in the volleyball World 2825 Yukon toss it out to fringle got to keep this guy out of the lane good finisher with strata strata he's crafty cross back from Pringle shot clock down to four a St poyon hits It's a three Pringle with a great screen to set him up as well may have been moving but got away with it they are six of nine from long range the roll bying cling had it rejected on the interior good job by Nelson KN to foul wait for your help to contest on that shot estr looking for an open it gets around Newton for a moment and he stepped out of bounds was a foul a push push by Tristan Newton and he's got to be careful Newton called for the foul we are tied at 28 first half action it's been competitive it's been winner goes to the national championship game coach back and forth what do you want to see down the stretch into this half less turnovers we got to take care of the ball when we're getting shots we're scoring and we can't we' given we too many easy points you know loose balls the layup in transition Miss rotation on the dunk like they got too many easy points and we got too many turnovers right now thank you all right Tracy this game is tied at 28 731 to go in the first half Alabama has not looked intimidated they've run their stuff they're a very confident offensive team number one of the country in scoring at 90.6 points per game yukon's point differential in the last two tournaments is plus 23.1 that's number one all time you can see the difference Alabama's defense Dany still talking to one of the officials he's upset about that Pringle screen for the open jumper Yukon opponents have shot 32% so far in the tournament Alabama's at 59% in this first half Nelson takes it in gives it up prinkle doesn't look a steal Castle against sear foul good foul and Sears gives it up as there was contact initially Sears thought he was going to fight through it on the offensive end loses the ball and then Castle fouled at the rim and Raph Castle his size 6566 strong physicality on defense causing Sears some trouble and then in transition can just overpower you in the pain at the rim and you can see Pringle really not an offensive threat sort of hurts them on that end a little bit so Yukon will trigger in with Spencer and they run some great stuff on the Baseline silly foul by Sears trying to fight over the top of the screen it looked like they were going to let him play Sears and Newton were battling it out on the perimeter and then once Newton went down and that was it they blew the whistle he got caught up with his hands right there yeah that's a second foul on Sears to go along with the two on Grant Nelson and shooting a pair here one to one and Nate oats opting to keep Sears in the game trusting Sears his best player needing him and knowing his value that is the seventh team foul against Alabama five team fouls on Yukon new episode of Impractical Joker so special in it airs on two networks watch the Impractical Joker special event next after NCA coverage on TBS and True TV yeah looking ahe this is a close game to per people they free throws 80% Newton missed that one obviously but they are tough come Punch Time and rap you said it best with Pringle out there look at clinging he's just in the paint mucking everything up playing almost like a free safety on defense he should be screening then that's what he's got to keep active Estrada against the bigger Defender Caravan a Str off Tiff and doesn't go for Nelson knock to the outside transition opportunity castle for Newton steps into the three off the rim nice rebound Spencer what a read filled the lane went to the Box heads up play Caravan swings for clinging he's got to be careful Yukon has missed its last five three-point attempts he's got muscle but he couldn't finish late whistle late whistle indeed with that strength taking to the wood yeah I don't blame Nate either with the late call it is a strata called on the foul the reaction by Pringle who was there for the rebound and now Castle will head to the line it's almost as if the official was waiting to see if he scored or not to call that foul in that situation obviously Castle missing right there at the rim and this will be free throw attempt number 11 and 12 for Yukon Alabama is two out of two got to take advantage right that 76% free throw [Applause] shooter another one here for Stefon Castle major recruit you alluded to it earlier Grant we're not sure he's going to be at Yukon very long his dad Stacy played at Wake Forest and Central Florida R it looks like he's become more patient throughout the season Castle getting more and more comfortable with this Yukon offense and system and just a talent I love him that he plays hard on both ends of the floor you know there's a lot to learn with this team is they keep you active you're involved in screening cutting dribble drives dribble handoffs they got to get going going to the rim I think right now Alabama veteran diara back in replacing the Freshman castle likel one of those guys that can get to the rim Nelson gives it up this guy's the best the pretty spin oh for grabs fortunate they didn't turn it over right so with five to shoot trying to create something shot clock down to two down to one White Off the Mark battling underneath Nelson comes away with it how about the activity on the offensive glass right shows it couldn't finish it Ringle got boed out by Caravan wow what a spit two-point lead for Yukon under 6 minutes to go in the first half right now Nelson on clinging two fouls Newton misses from three-point territory popped up in the air still up for grabs I'm not so sure of that shot out of bounds Spencer celebrate your favorite final four team with officially licensed fan Year from the NCAA shop for the best selection of team apparel head to ncaa.com shop and Raph you think they could have got a better shot selection on that possession ear too early too early yeah and he's usually good at running the show you know four triple bubles can't his judgment no fast break points for Alabama they're a team that will play in TR Nelson rejected by saon Johnson do not go in there Spencer on a kick Caravan can't hit the three well they're getting some shots they like passs it over diara has it swatted out of bounds and and who said that kingan is the only guy that can block shots right there great timing weak side help Nelson right there at the rim and 's had good backups sonoko last year was the starter Clinton the sub they a nice little defensive scheme with these two they seven straight bre and now it's eighth straight Off the Mark gets it ahead and a foul called that would have been a fast break opportunity Griffin running the floor and maybe a smart foul there by cam Spencer prevent Alabama to get out in transition where they Thrive the one concern for Yukon this tournament they've obviously rolled through the competition they've not shot threes well and you just don't snap your fingers and all of a sudden solve it and we always know going into a cavernous venue like this there's that adjustment period when you're shooting thre and it's surprising I mean they're such a great offensive team great shooting team with two of their worst shooting games from three in this tournament rellow count it for three boy they drag you out so deep they get a flow going Alabama up by one they have made three seven of 10 from Deep second in three-pointers made in the country per game 11.2 only North Florida had more and Sear's really working on the defensive end just as Nate o said he's caught underneath but they can get it to Samson it's big against small they're not locating Samson kick it out now that's one way to beat it it's Tristan Newton from long range locate the right guy Johnson was looking for the post up Yukon went to the perimeter right so sced out as he missed the layup attempt Newton running the floor he lost it diar's there and it's rebounded by Nelson and forth we go Griffin slips down he l and a foul called and Yukon can't believe it they believe it's a phantom foul I don't think his think got involved to you I thought he slipped what thought then walked before a possible foul right there great eyes Raph anticipating it Caravan will pick up number two did he did he slip on his foot yeah he did yeah no that left foot that's got to be a walk I didn't know if he hit caravan's foot he might have caught the toe yes but from this angle it just looked like he slipped on his own caraban is going to the bench for the Huskies and Griffin is going to the line number two on caraban and that up and down that track meat style of basketball that's what Alabama wants and Connecticut does fast break but theirs is control the half court run direction and they have gotten out of it out of rhythm a little bit by this excellent Alabama D so it's Ryland Griffin at the free throw line sophomore from Dallas Texas high energy perimeter presence clutch shooter you can catch fire what have 5 threes against UNC their best short on the free throw and maybe their best perimeter Defender for Alabama Yukon shot attempt so far 14 three-point attempts 11 shots from two-point territory look at the small lineup right now by Yukon spener feed it Newton ball fake the drive by Newton great body control for two he can take over a game this kid plays with such a high level of confidence 3531 Huskies SE knock away clever by diara Newton gives it up Castle we approach three minutes to go in this first half they really haven't run their action much Spencer defended by Stevenson on the perimeter Newton will Loop it Johnson could catch it pass look at the distance out of bounds this the second turnover for Yukon Tristan Newton creates for others creates for [Music] himself get complete coverage of the NCA Division 1 women's tournament on ncaa.com [Applause] our game summary Alabama has shot it well from three-point territory seven of 10 yukon's got the lead this has been a fun one in the first half first time that we've really seen Yukon challenged in this tournament so far no Alabama shot the ball as you said but the defense I mean they've really made Yukon a little bit out of sink on the offensive end which we're not accustomed to seeing and but now Clinton too Clinton the ability to make threes uh you got to defend excuse me the ability to dribble drive and then those kicks as well 35 31 Huskies in front here's Estrada making his move to the WIS it off the blast noson Taps it to himself he's fouled I think Samson got him from the here but they've done a nice job on that glass too attack a little bit and that's the fourth offensive rebound Dan Hurley upset Nelson two or three times just crashing in there active hands keeping the ball in play it's the first foul on Samson Johnson Grant Nelson Senior he was the Sixth Man of the Year in the summit League playing for the Tyson of North Dakota State then First Team all Summit and it's just been a perfect fit for this Crimson Tide Squad clinging back in with his team up by three under three minutes to go first half and ber at practice yesterday he got dinged on the knee and they took a l they really concerned but he has been mobile they really have spaced him nicely with those two fouls getting the blow I was going to say he's came in after those two fouls played big aggressive on the offensive end and can get out of this half with just those two two-point game five ties seven lead changes see if they get in Rhythm offensively right now a little more action on this trip the small lineup and Alabama can switch a lot too Spencer kingan goes down lost his footing shot clock is down to 10 they have parted beautifully Castle The Hop stab comes up short Pringle Miss time his jump and last touch by Alabama and that looked like it was off of Yukon right there Pringle had the ball looked like Castle may have reached in there oh maybe at the last second might have hit pringle's left hand so Yukon retains it Spencer open look botom and that's what kingan does that big wide body and Spencer knows how to utilize it nice curl Big Time delivery six points now for cam Spencer and Yukon leads it 38 to 33 the drive Sear works his way inside for the deuce he has a little jayen Brunson in here he does that's a good analogy tough kid transfer from Ohio from muscle schs Alabama playing at his dream school and on the big stage of the final four Charles probably owns a banket that we could check with him are you looking for alone I may clinging traveling with you they stay at home Fe it Spencer shot clock winding down ball F Spencer with the perfect pause how about that that refreshes so clever stands the game eight points now for cam Spencer a Str the it's in and out Bo that was 4yp we're down to 120 to play in this first half diara looking to penetrate singing on the interior the big fella diving opport two timeing in the F by thear and this is the largest lead of the night for Yukon 42-35 we're going to hit one minute to play first half TR to get a good shot now if your B something going to the rim and maybe finish or F Pringle feed it on a bounce Griffin tried to return Fe and it's knocked out of bounds off of the Huskies and Griffin saw clinging right there tried to make a pass but great Hands by the defense of youai coming up AT&T at the half EJ and the guys first half analysis look back at how Purdue Advanced to the national championship game it's all coming up AT&T half jumper is smooth for Mark Sears a little elevator a semi one well he gets organized fast he is four of four from the field timeout Hurley and Sears is showing off the full catalog how about that little stagger bump the Southpaw stroke pure honey delivered on the biggest stage tournament summary Purdue is in the national championship game second time in school history last time they had to play the dynasty UCLA last champion from the Big 10 Michigan State back in 2000 Yukon trying to become back-to-back Champions first time since Florida did it 0607 it's been a long time for the SEC Alabama trying to put themselves into the national championship game for the first time in program history they a little clock this year but both of these coaches have a little Pro influence in the style of play absolutely see if they go two for one here if early doeses that both have told us that they watch European basketball they check out the Denver Nugget sets the Miami Heat sets anything that can get their creative juices flowing and that they can share with their team and you see it it's evident Yukon lost five of their top eight players from last year's National Championship team but this squad has been nearly impeccable 35 and3 they went 18-2 in the Big East seems like a year ago they lost the game right that was Craton January in addition to Florida being the last team to win back to back titles the last defending Champion to make a final four was Florida 0607 until Yukon little ball screen roll Chu clocks the upstairs and a foul is called he tried to float it for clinging on the jam and Raph you talk about clinging the little things the details a beautiful screen that he set that really got Newton going downhill put Pringle in a pickle there having to make a decision and he is so good the screen really forc the strata to get over it and that hesitation dribble too freezes should I get the dribbler or should like go with the roll man now keep in mind Nate o took out Sears no Nelson protecting both of them on this end of the floor with the two fouls so that's the second on Nick Pringle clinging at the strike 57% although that shot looks better than the numbers good point we watched them that rotation we've seen him in practice shooting threes certainly can knocked them down he'll become a deep three-point shooter over the course of his career there's a reason why he has shot up draft boards during this tournament alone so oats send Sears and Nelson back onto the floor with 24.2 on the clock two out of two for kingan little extending to the floor now see if they can rush into a quick Jack you're thinking offensive rebound if you're Alabama get a good one and conversely sticking your guide I think Alabama pick and roll here with Nelson make kingan have to make a decision here guarding this screen and roll action 8 seconds left is very good in the back helping out to Sears reload Sears puts it up and in Creative amongst The Bigs the patience right Sears willing to go to the tower very good I love it great patience good defense there just better offense tough kick and starting the guard has helped his cause as well 11 points to lead Alabama Castle's got 13 the high man for Yukon we s it over to Tracy coach as you walked over your facial expression said it all what's going through your mind right now I mean I thought Donovan I know I expect him to block everything but I was surprised he didn't he didn't block that just uh uh but yeah it's been a fun game it's exactly the game we thought it would be second half what will be the key coming out yeah just obviously defensively thought we did a much better job uh you know in the last n eight or nine minutes um and just systematically here possession by possession just with the quality of what we do at both ends and on the backboard we just got to try to break them appreciate it all right Tracy end of the first half here in Phoenix Yukon the number one overall seed defending national champion leading Alabama 44- 40 AT&T at the half is coming up EJ and the game after these messages on TBS set for second half action check out our Pizza Hut first half stats with Yukon in front 44- 40 Alabama shoots it at 50% eight of 11 from three-point territory Yukon of struggled from long range they've made up for it at the free throw line ion Eagle gred Hill Bill RAF Tracy wolson Jean stator what's been the key here Yukon has led in each of their first four four games in this tournament by 30 points or more at some point the largest lead here has been seven well it's been two things I think the defense of Alabama and in the three-point shooting 8 for 11 from the three-point line that'll keep you in the game like it has in the first half I've never heard you talk about defense but I think you're running the other end they have really stepped up no question about it and I think the key on the other end the dribble Drive contain and don't give up those open threes Alabama has been highly competitive here this season for for Yukon opponent field goal percentage under 50% yukon's 35-0 teams shoot 50% or better those are the three losses they absorb this year against Kansas against Sean Hall and against kraton meanwhile for Alabama first 15 of the shot clock they're 10 of 17 as they go deeper into the shot clock it is been more of a challenge for Nate O's squad over to Tracy Lian I spoke of Nate oats coming out of the locker room he said good thing we're shooting 73% from three because we're not doing anything else good and he said offensive rebounding rebounding in general they need to do a better job he said we need more Blue Collar plays we need to see some toughness and in terms of Donovan clinging and is just his impact in that first half NATO said expect them to double a little more in this half this Alabama team Tracy first team since the 2201 Duke Squad with 400 or more threes and 600 or more made free throws this is what they do they have not gotten to the free throw line that often though so far tonight Yukon leads it 44 to 40 Purdue is waiting to see which team emerges to play for the national championship Newton Pro gives it up for Castle who lays it in and that's the match up Nelson not a great defender snuck a peak got back cut Castle is going to have to provide screening and obviously he's going to get open looks as well head it inside Grant Nelson got off to a hot start cunter Sears kick Pringle challenges lay up no clinging a factor and look who the rebounder what a game he has had Kastle King Yukon 10 assist just two turnovers Newton off balance delivery doesn't go rebounded by Nelson he's had a couple of those today yeah unch characteristic Griffin puts it on the deck feeds it the drive oh floats it up no and the rebound leaks out to Spencer watching the early Caravan they look to get it to him Caravan penetrates and finishes usually it's a jumper but they closed out nicely great adjustment big out six points now for Alex Caravan native of Southboro Massachusetts Griffith get it up deflected by Clingan poke it to aada jav and jumper for three it just talented right there can make plays not really getting into the paint because of kingan's presence but that three-point going for right now for excuse me for Estrada his ability to make tough shots Castle blocking foul and Griffin took the hit and he just took advantage once again to Nelson but this is just terrific individual offense he can step back for Speedy Clon instrumental in him going as well as they they get that little block call there speedy was want him to stay if he want to stay if he want to go pro or pick some place he he could fit right in pretty nice Claxton the head coach at hofra and you're right he said look you have a chance to play at a higher level go do it and they worked with him to find the right program Alabama I think Jay was his coach by the way he was Jay Wright was Speedy's head coach tassel misses it straight away three rebound in claimed by Stevenson for the Crimson tie Jam was pretty good coaching guards I guess huh yeah I guess he did all right once again in the lane this kid saw Str put the perfect amount of spin on it off the window a beautiful field for the game around the 10 48 45 Yukon continues to struggle from three-point territory five of 17 get it inside bring in partially Dr by Stevenson break off opportunity for Alabama this what Sears is tough whether the three a nice kick Estrada he's taking it out cling it kick it Griffin now Sears gets involved Sears trying to turn the corner Griffin got grant their tense right there twice going at clinging finding the open man and tell multiple guys here can get it going eight points the Ryland Griffin 70 run they've cut it to one so's number I think if that's him that's number three it is wow drawing the defense there clinging great cut by by Griffin right there normally a three and D guy from downtown and then trying to get over that screen you appreciate the effort SE have to be smart feed it for Castle a cushion on that shot for Castle yep they lay off him Castle trying to take it inside nice pass it gets the roll how about him good hands right great hands 50 to 47 Yukon clinging has 10 tears the jumper it doesn't go for Nelson and R he passed up an open one made a took a tougher shot right there Caravan steps into the three and he bangs it in that's their game though you've got to be honest carit on the catch nice find as well 53 47 Huskies put it up no playing another board and he keeps the ball so high watch it in the open Newton cutter caraban poked away Castle is [Applause] there Castle taking his time both coaches very animated cut from the same claw little wind right now Yukon New Castle going to the sky for the jam and just enough traffic with Newton over there to throw the ball what a nice find 7 nothing answer for Yukon Sears that ball was thrown right at Caravan he couldn't catch it out of bounds Dan Hurley is so into it how about this big time s at the [Music] ri it's time to connect to the madness with the house of highlights fan Camp powered by AT&T 5G yeah this is what it looks like from the stands good angle of that Nelson 3 and the Johnson Jam 5547 Yukon they took a punch from Alabama and they have answered what was your first when uh ser who made it 88 89 uh 877 excuse me 89 was PJ's in the house ke smart you want to talk about Keith smart and hurt me again inside Nelson lost it to kingan trying to save they do Sears the quter pop goes for three well great awareness there by aada finding Sears open there but how about that confrontation the big guys at The Rim oh that's their is that number 10 if I'm not mistaken threes he is six of six from the field New oh he went down really hard oh he's back up though it's five on four right now he's slow to get up Nelson attacking we just got the fall Nelson on a major Rack Attack wow talk about he was quiet no longer subdued this is the Full Nelson coming to the rim finish take that number 32 how about that reminiscent of our partner right here in his Heyday Tristan Newton is back on his feet that was a five on four that Alabama took advantage of full electricity they don't go away 55 52 Huskies so good using scen Nelson goes down Spencer he's in a jam Spencer has it blocked on the interior and it rolls out of bounds off of Alabama and how about that defense out of this timeout great aggressiveness but it's almost like he threw the ball in over clinging right there I didn't think he was going to get to the rim but went up and around that's going to be a career highlight you know grants like this stage yeah that's another Grant that's another don't take them for granted either one of them Nelson trying to gather himself more than anything nice piece of officiating making sure he's okay again they run some great stuff on the out of bounds got open good looks earlier here's kingan with an open look at the bump by kingan Caravan misses from the outside kingan he went over the back for the foul tell you what I don't think he did I thought he kept it maybe he body bumped him wow that's a play on and that's number two on Donovan kingan Mohamed diabat is in for Alabama and they got a t or they got a coaching warning Dan Hurley had extended out and Patrick Adams came over to let him know stay in your area a warning for Hurley Alabama with the ball down by three and those it should be invigorated after that jam Sears probing hands for ritell ritel wasn't going to challenge kinging Sears may but they put pressure on you on the bounce nice chemistry Estrada and Sears shot clock down to three down to two two denied by Caravan how about that said Chuck clock violation that's old school Yukon Basketball he came there thinking rebounding and defending they've Ed their offense but Caravan just stayed at home with that length well it was great defense that entire possession from the Huskies there that is the fourth block of the night for the Huskies they lead by three Spencer using the kinging screen Newton seems to be okay used both sides of the for missed it he just tossed it near the rim looking for a call Sears leaves it for Nelson Nelson the handles kick Diante show it Diante missed it with the left hand hooked outside AR Str Nelson off the diagonal is he going to do it again he is tell he took the hit too good upper body strength and finish Brant Nelson not backing down to 7' 280 lb Donovan kinging he's given up 50 lbs in the matchup 70 burst what a different defensive minded team Alabama's become try the back door Caravan tracks it down ball movement Spencer shot clock at eight Spencer Works inside a foul is called a bail out underneath it look like Nelson got caught there reaching in as cam Spencer on the Baseline but attack mod could have settled there and maybe the confidence that Nelson Has from that dunk carries over just off the bounce so skilled and you said strong as well great touch tough match too don't you think grant for him for Clingan that ability to put it on the deck comes in handy pringle's been on the bench here this whole second half so that be a strategic adjustment there by Nate oats coming out of halftime starting Nelson and sitting Pringle let go you's go another free throw here for cam Spencer he shoots it at 92% at the line new gets a little blow I think he was banged up pretty good earlier missed the second attempt tra down by Alabama and diate Alabama has four of five at the line Yukon is 12 of 16 this a two-point game Nelson uses size over Caravan he's a take over M yeah he sure is what a difference a couple of weeks May oh strata has come up limping strata couldn't put weight on that right leg seems to be working through it we are tied at 56 Castle swing Johnson fak on the handoff shot clock down to 12 and Nelson can jam things up because s is not going to go to the goal tight defense here here from Alabama Spencer Peaks the clock Spencer drives in top delivery Short rebound Castle's got it Castle fighting Castle driving he flooed up no but a foul how competitive as he established himself tonight good and getting better Stefon Castle smooth skills but brings the muscle as well and the foul call on Latrell ritel Jr they not getting anything easy at The Rim either are they great contest by the [Applause] B so Castle back to the line where he's three of four tonight you can see his change of Direction skills and not intimidated going inside the rules are simple win to get in tune in as playoff hopefuls battle to earn their spot in the postseason the NBA playing Tournament begins April 16th 700 p.m. Eastern on TNT True TV and Max and right now Alabama has regained and found some momentum but that first half K went to the bench that's when the Crimson Tide found that Rhythm offensively and in particular was able to get to the rim but right now it's been just all Grant Nelson taking over there he goes again a nice Cut give it up got a deante couldn't catch it swing it aada ball fake the in rebounded by Spencer to Newton get a little bit of a blow wait for that TV time out we are under 12 minutes to go second half contic very good as a spurt team as well freshman has looked very Savvy Stefon Castle creating once again I love his toughness ra just unafraid of the moment 21 points to lead all scores four point lead for Yukon Sears lets it Fly misses on a three ball Spencer in for the rebound caraman looking for that slap back aravan doesn't take the three return it for Spencer tight defense there from ritel Spencer hits the r with the jam he rocks the ramp oh did Spencer make plays he forced that issue Json attack big time 62 5 six 14 assists for Yukon just three turnovers off of fake from Sears rightel swing it inside moov denied di got the full Palm from Johnson diara swing it Castle can't hit the three offensive rebound put back it goes for Caravan boy they I they just get at you quickly eight nothing run you think you're comfortable all of a sudden they know how to put you to sleep the Yukon Huskies once again showing their midal denied human eraser Donan cling it the lane opens up and Sears takes full advantage stair going to the sky for the champ Alabama and Yukon winner goes to the national championship game you've heard this term it's a game of runs literally in the second half a game of runs Alabama 70 Yukon answers 70 Alabama 70 Huskies 80 so are you saying now that Alabama will go on a nice run yeah do you believe in Trends cuz that's where we're headed Yukon up 6456 and they got the right group they got guards that can really put it on the deck and create make threes right now playing very small one thing that has not happened for Alabama tonight they average 14 f for eight points per game they have zero in transition nice defense Carman faces the ball oh he runs into his own man and knocked out of bounds as Newton was there trying to help and a the many faces of Dan Hurley we could just have an isolated camera on him that could be a show in it of itself he is all there I know that he is Glendale Arizona 6456 Yukon in front it's not mad Madness it's all new Coca-Cola spiced try it today over to Tracy Wilson Ian during that earlier timeout NATO pleaded for defense and toughness and his team answered but then they let up another run to Yukon the message during this time out you're playing too slow we're running we're walking we need to go on a run they need them to run in this game a defensive run he said we need stops stops stops we'll see if they can answer the call here and right now they're trying answer it on the offensive end out of the timeout the drive by Sears and Sears has it denied by Caravan nice attention to detail with the switch that is six blocks for Yukon you were saying no fast breaks right nothing opportunity and Kaman young did the Scout they were well prepared for that took that aspect of the game assisant coach under Dan Hurley Newton tend to shoot Newton ping his step give it up diara five to shoot diara floats it up oh we got a legend in the desert is that different than a regie in New York Tri A Little Neck ball oh how about that again the ability to put it on that get a decent shot as well you waited all week for that I went my whole life for that a final four wedgie it's an uncomfortable feeling depends on if you're on the receiving end 6456 and this is the guy that's done a great job Castle on Sears this is a lot of work and nice show that's what Johnson does shows so big and recovers so beautifully no points the last three minutes of game action how about this is Alabama cannot find that offense right now this defensive team is so good trying to break the drought foul was called the four the shot as estada wield inside and he likes to do that he likes to back down post up get over that right shoulder very creative and crafty trying to score but really that's the only offensive opportunities these last few possessions for Alabama this defensive team out here is stifling for Yukon foul on diara that's his second I think Nelson's the guy they got to get involved a little bit more too here he goes again with that dribble Drive give it up look at the Hustle by cast Sears oh he those steps to the rim Yukon wanted to travel Sears gets the bucket how strong was he to take that hit a great balance 16 points leads Alabama Mark Sears six point k a little pully ball right here Castle leans in short rebound kept alive and Nelson's got it ahead for Griffin once again transition D extraordinary a loses it out of bounds watch Masters live for exclusive coverage of Amen corn 15 and 16 and featured groups watch live on the CBS Sports app Cam Spencer back in Donovan kingan in wearing that wrap on his right hand injured at practice took an elbow Jaylen Stewart on the floor too real goodlooking Prospect crushman from Seattle second cousin of our buddy Donnie Marshall former Yukon standout Seattle crowd jumper Nails the three activity and a bom 6758 Huskies Sears couldn't get to the opening look at Castle got tossed by castle castle tried to get over that screen and kind of threw Pringle they showing his strength he is Relentless though he is no question about the foul but the effort and that's what they were saying we want you going over top he certainly paid attention following The Scouting Report FL danle he said he's flopping he's an attractive [Applause] moer that's a positive we're going to hit the 8 Minute Mark Sears ball F Sears oh he C screws in for two and the foul creative goodness you don't think he can score at The Rim finds a way oh clinging there and Castle great pause there and a bump by Castle great concentration absorbing that contact and a little screen by Pringle to move clean out of the way to create that lane and that is number three on Stefon Castle two and a little bit of a hurry here that's a major issue too he's going to have to guard Sears all the way Mark here's mom l she gets into the free throw part of it she brings a stuffed ball herself and then goes through the motion with Mark Sears who's an 85% shooter completes the three-point play high fives all around you got a high five you got a high five you get a high five six-point lead for the Huskies under eight minutes to play you got to concentrate now a good cutting team good passing team Newton give it up Stewart he got caught on the Baseline clear it for Newton Newton's going to line it up rims re by Spencer Spencer offensive board foul called on the floor that was up for grabs that's how much this kid wants it attention to detail husky Style and welcome back to Phoenix in the Freshman Castle right at the start they dared him to shoot first possession he knocked down that three almost like he took that personal a little bit but his toughness his aggressiveness his activity on offense and of course defensively as well making Sears work for everything and Out ofal game summary Alabama shooting it at 49% better than Yukon Yukon getting to the free throw line scoring in the paint Castle has been terrific 21 points on seven of 13 from the field no surprise Sears has been the go-to guy for the most part although we had a run of Grant Nelson there for a while where he was carrying the Crimson tie and I think it might take away some of the aggressiveness of castle with those three fouls and you're right I think Nelson's got to get some touches bur on that other end but you look up this is a six-point game oh yeah they're not going to go away this is a tough-minded [Applause] team get it in for Castle Car event is defended by arada almost walk nice catch entry clinging Maks it in Great J there yeah first of all great pass but also the the awareness there not walking in that double team great patience great touch Inside by clinging 12 points three rebounds for the seven-footer from Bristol [Applause] Connecticut eight-point lead for Utah arada nice Cut to get here misses on a three ball rebound knocked to the outside Caravan triggers ahead for Spencer a good wait here good patience good Shooters and scores go ahead and get free he's got a beautiful look good convert way outside cling it gives it up Newton the fend off on Sears he knows he can Elevate to at that mid-range if he wants it timer is down to eight Sears trying to work through that screen and it's illegal and it's going to be on Castle send it over to Tracy well that hurts four listening into both huddles Nate oat said this is a two-possession game they're not used to being in a close one they're not ready for this we have been in close games all year long and we have won them as for Dan Hurley he said the key is executing if they don't score we win this game Five Guys on the glass no turnovers get stops but a dilemma now Stefon Castle Tracy has picked up his fourth foul at thear good Defender though not the size or strength Castle on the bench diaro replaces him seir circles automatic switch ritel give it up to the Freshman Walters back in there ritel pass to launch wow missed it back look at that rebound Ling it with the Box Allen when he keeps it so high so fundamentally sound Spencer defended one-on-one by ritel we are under 6 minutes to go low kingan the hook he wants it he missed it knocked out of kingan's hands who's going to get it Russell is tripped by Spencer and how about the defense Grant Nelson was in trouble right there what a gamble to try to contest on that and causing clinging there to miss that inside shot I don't think he got his balance at all on the initial thrust so that is number two on cam Spencer five team fouls on each side looks like they're automatically switching on Sears here just to help diaro little horns look Sears drives in kicks it out open look jumper Nelson wow RI out Caravan the board opportunity was pretty Yukon 32 and0 when they score 70 points or more they're at 69 right now as the little mer just play screen the screener Spencer Fades CL too big too strong knows where to be to Bird plus soft feathery delivery enables him to get position and the Huskies lead is 10 block by King cing Kong comes through again and I'm not sure they look like they called a foul when Nelson went for the rebound he got tripped just Parks himself down low great anticipation on the weak side for that offensive rebound and man his recovery right there so long goes after everything Bill Russell like that keeping it in play goodness I think they called that on diara as Nelson right they got their legs got caught up I think and also kingan is not the type of big that just sits at The Rim he will extend out to the free throw line and his ility to get back recover defensively and close out on you is extraordinary that and he can actually block jump shots too he can 12 Footers Nelson at the free throw line and Bird's in much better shape early in the year we got hurt in the seat Hall game 16 minutes left got some weight off him got adjusted just more agile than he was early in the year cor mention it larger role this season and he has come through that's why d was so confident even though they lost NBA Talent he knew Newton and Clingan could take on more and deliver 71 63 Yukon we are under 5 minutes left yeah this is more of the rection now is how they control Tempo and use clock and use clock and usually get a good look on a little curl Spencer stops pops B his activity is just extraordinary Relentless Pursuit with whether's screening cutting finding people the lead is back to 10 he's got to take over three-point shooting has been a struggle for Alabama Nelson rims out rebounded by [Music] Newton High screen kingan switch post up kingan against Nelson off balance missed it rebound diara had it and once again Newton is down five on four what a foul call and smart there SARS attacking before that defense can get set been a struggle chance to go to the national title game for Alabama and Yukon Purdue is already there who's going to join the boiler makers game reset Yukon leads it 73 to 63 they are playing to The Scouting Report all five starters average double figures they've got the balance against again here tonight castle with 21 kingan 14 Caravan 11 Spencer 11 and Newton right on the edge he's got nine in addition Alabama shot the lights out from three-point territory in the first half not the case in the second half two of 10 from long range and part of that in the first half they were getting open three-point opportunities the adjustment at halftime they're guarding the three-point line nothing easy from the perimeter for Alabama guys from Hudson County don't sleep stay on top of their game we know you know this from experience I'm from Hudson I'm the one the that proves the point the opposite way but he is really magnificent what he's been able to do with this program he knew that they make that adjustment Mark Sears Catalyst for this Alabama Squad Nails a pair of free throws to cut it to eight we are under four minutes to play and they were talking about maybe a little Zone after the Press but they haven't got got back to man they handled the pressure got it across and now Newton goes to work well rested too Caravan wow yes sir wow three and a deep one and a great set out of that timeout by Dan Hurley nice little pin at the at the elbow hand it off Griffin Alabama down 11 Scramble for it Spencer hits the deck tie up possession arrow Huskies how about this set is that pretty little stagger get the curl get him organized cork screw delivery caraban drilling it so well prepared aren't they they are and because they execute and make you work so much on defense guarding their sets they can wear you out offensively you see right now Alabama struggling here to score these last few minutes you got 17 assists four turnovers they lead it by 11 diara swing clinging gets it back to him Spencer with the activity opens things up as well Newton comes to the ball drives in fler no rebound knocked around and it's grabbed by Sears I thought Newton was going to throw the L there I think they backed off and took it away from a wow STS woohoo Nails a long triple talk about a tough-minded guy 7668 24 two on the clock Sears now with 24 and Hurley pleading for a foul out here as Griffin guard and Spencer they got a three-point guard mentality out there now used clock quick timeout with 12 on the clock I me he shot that from tempy right there and you do this area pretty well do right on the edge of logol land from Sears FL St coming up Ernie Johnson clarkk Kell Kenny Smith Charles Barkley Jay Wright all the highlights and Analysis inside March Madness presented by Buick only on TBS 229 on the clock Yukon with possession 12 to shoot and this is the activity we've been talking about all game just terrific analysis screen pop use the big guy that's where Clingan is exceptional I think gets people on his hip with fade away expensive deliveries how much that territory did Spencer cover all that running big finish the three-point guard mentality Newton with the fine cutter Nelson get it out of there clinging ever present and WRA out of timeouts the sets that Dan Hurley has called for his team I mean they've executed to Perfection they run a lot of them eight blocks for the Huskies we are under 2 minutes to go very tough PR it's his offensive [Applause] team SP playing Big Time flush they are on a string 19 assists highlight after highlight for the Huskies dri passes it up B shot no Nelson trying to grab it out of bounds off of Yukon with 132 on the clock right there at the rim clinging out of the timeout and then just getting it done on the defensive end he uses that glass great too on the boock great timing yeah and his ability to to contest without fouling Superior little small change Nickel D diar trying to take away that pass cut and handoff D why you foul so free throws here for Mark Sears ninth team foul on Yukon you know at halftime when Tracy interviewed Dan going into the half I was a little nervous because he was so calm and composed kind of cuss him to see him yeah he got back after it you know they wrote a book Hoops hotb on the Hudson they Christ their Hurley family as the first family of basketball in the country grul he so amazing Bobby Hurley coaches here Arizona State Dan Hurley national champion and the dad Hall of Famer B lead it's a pretty good reer but you have to pay for it so thought you might get me a freebie jumper Newton he's got it wow Yuks running away under a minute left and Dan he knows how to work by the way Nelson finishes on the interior he's start to the crowd going three on the oh goodness a character Dan was an excellent player at seatan Hall coached high school ball just like his dad then made the move to college and the rest has been history all five starters now in double figures for Ukon 40 seconds left and bird this the best thing that could have happened to them tested he tested by a very good basketball team Spencer botom it's a barrage look at that over there showing everybody they could just get after you and knock you out quickly the final score will not indicate how competitive this game was Griffin ball fake and it's tapped home by Nelson even to the end almost got that one might got hit on the head yeah he did he did 1847 left on the clock stop playing they're still competing hard and Spencer I just love his activity his feel his understanding yeah let letting the crowd know my guys are getting it done coach has your back like that you go out there and give it your all and they love him though and they perform for him demanding tough but obviously and loving they take Dr off the floor and he was checking to see if he was bleeding from the nose well we got the tough and demanding over here we don't get the loving [Applause] and now Dan Hurley's going to make a bunch of changes well we've got a classic coming up I think I agree two bigs number one seeds I'm thinking back to oh right there yeah right across the face I'm thinking back to Elvin Hayes Cinder in the late 60s some of the great matchups it felt like a collision course in many ways je stator joins us right now Jean di just took that shot to the nose yeah he he sure did a and what you're looking at Naturally is a diara in the cylinder is that a basketball sweeping play you know as he as he starts up and uh and they'll take a look at it naturally as you said because of the contact of the fa and we can see here that you know he's taking a cut to the no but to me it looks just like a basketball sweeping play the elbows aren't horizontal and he's just in an upward movement and motion as before he goes up uh so I don't think they'll you know lift this to a flagrant you know Raph you talked about that big on big matchup in a finals Melvin Hayes luel cender I'm not as seasoned as you well I remember that was regular season by the way it was Patrick Ying Hakeem ALU W final 1984 I believe right elijan thorough biley but he wasn't the low post Center bile more six even though he was 6' 10 boy Jean's had a nice easy night huh goodness restful what are you counting his words Bill what are we doing here he gets the same check oh he was talking off air though these officials have done a nice job in a very competitive game Ron gr Patrick Adams Paul cells the officiating group heading on over to our area so I have to review it's not a flagrant foul the forearms are more vertical than horizontal so it's the only thing we can penalize is a flagrant foul and that is out we appreciate it that's exactly what jean said so on the money once again can go back to having that hamburger Final 18.7 on the clock Yukon 86 Alabama 72 diar is on the bench just trying to gather himself and now changes made for the Yukon Huskies for Alabama first appearance in the final four for this program they gave this team a game nobody had given them a game so far in this tournament it almost feels like a win when you play them this tough and this close like Alabama has rooma blue is in for Yukon so is Solomon ball got Andrew Hurley here Jaden Ross and out to Hurley he used the ends every game don't he of late and a foul given with three on the clock so's just a little bit of not giving up on the play a little frustrated they're smiling anyhow it's on the side Hurley thought he was going to to get free throws out of it and now Yukon will trigger in it's over Yukon is a machine the Huskies will play for the national championship again 86-72 Yukon takes over late and knocks out Alabama it's back to the title game for Dan Hurley and Company [Music]

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