Filipino-American guard Remy Martin delivers big hits down the stretch as Kansas completes the largest comeback win in a national championship! NCAA NationalChampionship
MANILA, Philippines – Remy Martin knocked down one big shot after another as Kansas captured the US NCAA Division 1 crown with a 72-69 comeback win over North Carolina on Monday, April 4 .
Stepping up when it mattered most, Martin drained a long bomb from the right corner as Kansas finally took the lead at 53-50 after going down 22-38 late in the first half. North Carolina seized the upper hand at 69-68 off a Brady Manek bucket but went scoreless in the final 1:40 minutes, with McCormack netting back-to-back baskets to seal the title for Kansas.McCormack churned out 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Jalen Wilson also chalked up 15 points to go with 4 rebounds and 2 steals for the Jayhawks, who trounced powerhouse Villanova in the final four to advance.
It was a storybook ending for the 23-year-old Martin’s colorful NCAA career as he transferred to Kansas after four years with Arizona State.
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