Villanova vs. North Carolina: Kris Jenkins shot wins national title

Kris Jenkins sinks a game-winning three-point buzzer beater to lead Villanova over North Carolina in the 2016 National Championship game and give the Wildcats their second national title.

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[talexander]

Can we give some props to the guy in charge of the confetti explosion? It added to the moment perfectly, the guy knew the shot was in time and didn't even hesitate to pull the trigger. It would have been lame if they delayed everything to review it

[leeisaacs]

The guy in charge of the fireworks and confetti should get a HUGE pay raise for his timing!

[janors]

You could not script this any better:

- Shot was clearly on time, no awkward replay
- Grant Hill pointing out Jenkins literally seconds before he hits the game winner
- Great call by Nantz
- Quick trigger on the confetti just adds to the moment

[zachcarter]

Little did sports in 2016 know this would set up the craziest year in finals. This game, the NBA final, World Series, CFB championship, and super bowl. Amazing.

[speterman]

In my opinion this is the best moment in college basketball history.

[Shimmoda]

Well if I knew that was going to happen I would've bought tickets.

[dubz]

Still wondering why Seattle didn't run the ball.

[chrissanabria]

Imagine this moment without the crowd.

[b.r.]

NOW THAT GIRL PLAYING THE FLUTE CAN FINALLY STOP CRYING.

[drnantz]

This did NOT win the ESPYS play of the year. What a joke.

[juanignaciogonzalezcalabro]

Every now and then I come back here. That shot was so amazing. The fact that Jenkins didn’t have a particularly successful career after this makes it even better. Imagine the stories he will be able to tell his grandchildren. So amazing

[mrdfball]

Imagine you were in the bathroom during this...

[lakerskid]

Crazy how we’re going on 8 years since this happened. The ultimate dream shot, not only was it a championship winner but it broke a 31 year title drought that Villanova had. Now imagine if this happens in the pros in a Game 7 of the NBA Finals

[ashtonholloway]

“gives it to Jenkins ! FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP !!!! ! *gunshots* VILLANOVA, VILLANOVA, THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS !!!” most legendary words.

[hahyunlee]

Crazy that there were 4 future nba players in this roster but Kris Jenkins took the final shot and made it... gotta love ncaa March madness!!

[wolverinefangowings]

We've all hit this shot playing by ourselves in the driveway a thousand times. Jenkins got to do it for real.

[mashort]

If ever there was a dream scenario you played out in your backyard as a kid, this was it. Every aspiring athlete fantasizes about a moment like this and how awesome is it that Jenkins didn’t just get an opportunity to live it, but he seized it. This game will never not be unbelievable.

[davidg.sperry]

Jim Nance is retiring this year having done the Championship games since I believe 1983..When asked of all the incredible moments he witnessed, which stands out the most..he said Kris Jenkins shot at the buzzer!
Really hard to argue that.

[maddybutyoutube]

This is how I lost $220 in 4.7 seconds, GG Nova.

[iCourtZ]

Came here after the Suggs shot to see if this is still the greatest March Madness shot I’ve ever seen. It still is.