Entering what turned out to be the final possession in what was a tie game that was about to deliver an indelible March Madness highlight, St. John’s had a total of three points from its starting backcourt.
The leader of the team is Zuby Ejiofor, a star senior who deserved to have the ball in his hands with the season on the line.
Maybe the best player on the floor for St. John’s was Bryce Hopkins, who sank a career-high six 3s and who also had a strong case to take the last shot.
There was no legitimate reason, really, for what happened next: a decision that would have been shredded by the media and fan base if it ended predictably.