J'Wan Roberts played a crucial role in Houston's dramatic comeback victory over Duke in the national semifinals, propelling his team to a 70-67 win. Trailing by 14 points late in the game, Houston, under the leadership of head coach Kelvin Sampson, mounted a relentless charge, showcasing their tenacity and commitment to their game culture. Roberts's key free throw brought his team back into the lead, transforming the momentum. Houston's impressive comeback sets the stage for an exciting national championship match against Florida on Monday.
"If you have a culture, Sampson said, quitting is not part of the deal. We're not going to quit. We're just going to play better."
"Wasn't really nervous at all, Roberts would later say. They're built different at Houston."
"He spent the entirety of this season working endlessly on his free-throw shooting, putting up 150 a day from the stripe, every day, no matter what."
"Now the 6-foot-8, 235-pound Roberts had a free throw to give the Coogs an improbable lead – their first lead since the 15-minute mark of the first half."
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