"UConn completed one of the biggest comebacks in NCAA tournament history when freshman Braylon Mullins drained a 35-foot 3-point attempt to give the Huskies a 73-72 lead with 0.4 seconds remaining in their Elite Eight game against the Blue Devils."
"Hurley referred to Ayers as a 'cool-ass ref,' adding that they had positive interactions throughout the game."
"Hurley said, 'Really, at that point in the game, we had it won, and (Ayers is) such an easy guy to work with during the game, that I thought he was coming over to chest bump me to celebrate the shot.'"
UConn achieved a remarkable comeback in the NCAA tournament, defeating Duke 73-72 with a last-second 3-point shot by Braylon Mullins. Coach Dan Hurley had a brief interaction with referee Roger Ayers, which he interpreted as a celebratory gesture. Hurley praised Ayers as an easy official to work with and denied any animosity. UConn's victory marked their eighth Final Four appearance, and Ayers was not included in the list of officials for the upcoming Final Four.
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