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Title: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 09:34:34 AM
There used to be a page on D3hoops.com dedicated to Buzzer Beaters, but understandably, it was hard to keep updated. It's tournament time, so now is a good time as any to open up a dedicated board.

Now with Twitter and YouTube and nearly all games online, I think it would be fairly easy to at least post links to the videos. I know there have been a few this year and since this is a new thread, we could post buzzer beaters from year's past as well.

Let's try to limit it to D3 men's or women's games, please.
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 09:35:48 AM
Last night, Denison beat Wittenberg in a NCAC quarterfinals game.

https://twitter.com/DenisonHoops/status/1628392725354520577?t=Duh3iX8xbY07P7jOSqbIAw&s=19
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 09:40:58 AM
Here's Ocean Johnson of Elmhurst breaking the backboard.

https://twitter.com/IWUhoopscom/status/1624567040194256897?t=F3FSRtCXPkqEZnVTWb5l0g&s=19
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 09:43:10 AM
This is NJCU's two 3s in five seconds to shock Rowan.

https://twitter.com/PoppersMacsLive/status/1623522469704355845?t=-vBLoLJmFN12SMSWVC9wqw&s=19
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 09:46:12 AM
Susquehanna with the win.

https://twitter.com/Susquehanna_MBB/status/1622033231926231041?t=BqM0P1ZGyRynYsdoJBMNng&s=19
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 09:50:12 AM
Ok, breaking my own rule on this one. A classic halftime tradition: layup, free throw, 3-pointer, half court shot in 30 seconds.

https://fb.watch/iTdCc6qD1f/?mibextid=NnVzG8
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Gregory Sager on February 23, 2023, 09:50:26 AM
Quote from: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 09:40:58 AM
Here's Ocean Johnson of Elmhurst breaking the backboard.

https://twitter.com/IWUhoopscom/status/1624567040194256897?t=F3FSRtCXPkqEZnVTWb5l0g&s=19

That's likely the most-watched basketball clip ever on which I'm doing the play-by-play ... and I'm doing it for the opposing school's livestream.

(Still waiting for my check to arrive from Elmhurst, by the way. ;))
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 10:03:04 AM
Not a buzzer beater, but nice Nichols teamwork on a dunk.

https://twitter.com/ncbison/status/1618063801613709313?t=CZ-aYmPmGQcX7qX_ESM-BA&s=19
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 10:07:00 AM
Can't beat the name: Goodnews.

https://twitter.com/MBUSabercats/status/1618078535964594176?t=TQemMrj95st2fQ_fdxNGrg&s=19
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 10:17:04 AM
Ithaca with the "no look" buzzer beater over Hamilton.

https://twitter.com/BomberSports/status/1610046591548760065?t=4jbx787ggua1VWhkxyxVxg&s=19
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 10:23:28 AM
Virginia Wesleyan knocks off #1 CNU.

https://twitter.com/howardherman/status/1603582918999384065?t=B3bJbcMOvY0fgF-6gUIrZQ&s=19
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 10:46:14 AM
Of course, Guilford over RMC.

https://twitter.com/TDISportsClips/status/1355933516178010115?t=DPPoggkxpYbe9MxHoiQAbw&s=19
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: FCGrizzliesGrad on February 25, 2023, 10:29:01 PM
Guilford was down 14 with just over 3 minutes left in the ODAC semi against Hampden-Sydney. This is how it ended
https://twitter.com/d3hoopsville/status/1629683536260214790
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on February 26, 2023, 12:30:09 AM
Cal Lutheran over Redlands.

https://twitter.com/PoppersMacsLive/status/1629708862390452226?t=wZx7-UqIja0Ca-td8BhQHg&s=19
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: y_jack_lok on February 27, 2023, 09:25:49 AM
Quote from: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 10:46:14 AM
Of course, Guilford over RMC.

https://twitter.com/TDISportsClips/status/1355933516178010115?t=DPPoggkxpYbe9MxHoiQAbw&s=19

This one is the GOAT!
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) on February 27, 2023, 10:04:51 AM
Quote from: FCGrizzliesGrad on February 25, 2023, 10:29:01 PM
Guilford was down 14 with just over 3 minutes left in the ODAC semi against Hampden-Sydney. This is how it ended
https://twitter.com/d3hoopsville/status/1629683536260214790

Crazy to think, today, if Guilford doesn't get into the tournament, this shot didn't actually save their season - PLUS it probably kept Roanoke from being ranked this week, which means it kept Maryville from getting the extra RRO win they probably needed to get in.
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: thebear on February 27, 2023, 02:31:13 PM
Quote from: y_jack_lok on February 27, 2023, 09:25:49 AM
Quote from: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 10:46:14 AM
Of course, Guilford over RMC.

https://twitter.com/TDISportsClips/status/1355933516178010115?t=DPPoggkxpYbe9MxHoiQAbw&s=19

This one is the GOAT!

The GOAT, IMHO in D3 is in the 1981 Title Game - played on Augustana's home court, where Potsdam's Leroy Witherspoon (a freshman) hits a 38 footer at the buzzer to tie and they win in overtime. Doubtful there's ever been a more meaningful D3 buzzer beater. Freshman, down 2, other team's at home, National Championship game.  Video is copyrighted unfortunately.

I did find this link, forgot it was out there, the sequence starts with a made Augustana FT to put them up 57-55 at 1:36:30 - shot happens at 1:36:40 to send the game to overtime.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPFQLX9i2XM
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: ronk on February 27, 2023, 06:46:12 PM
 I'll agree because it was the title game but here's a sweet 16 game Scranton @ Middlebury 2012 with Coach Danzig(400th victory Saturday) running around the court afterwards:

https://www.google.com/search?q=scranton-middlebury+buzzer+beater+basketball&rlz=1C1RXMK_enUS1038US1038&oq=scranton-middlebury+buzzer+&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j33i160l2j33i299l2.27927j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:20dc27d4,vid:NOXEHtNrCTo

Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: y_jack_lok on February 27, 2023, 07:10:20 PM
Quote from: thebear on February 27, 2023, 02:31:13 PM
Quote from: y_jack_lok on February 27, 2023, 09:25:49 AM
Quote from: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 10:46:14 AM
Of course, Guilford over RMC.

https://twitter.com/TDISportsClips/status/1355933516178010115?t=DPPoggkxpYbe9MxHoiQAbw&s=19

This one is the GOAT!

The GOAT, IMHO in D3 is in the 1981 Title Game - played on Augustana's home court, where Potsdam's Leroy Witherspoon (a freshman) hits a 38 footer at the buzzer to tie and they win in overtime. Doubtful there's ever been a more meaningful D3 buzzer beater. Freshman, down 2, other team's at home, National Championship game.  Video is copyrighted unfortunately.

Greatest in terns of the stakes, but not in terms of distance.
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: bulk19 on February 27, 2023, 10:52:38 PM
2000 season, sectionals: UW-Eau Claire's Sherm Carstensen hits a three at the buzzer to defeat conference champ/rival UW-Stevens Point, 60-58, to send the Blugolds into the Final Four, where they would then beat Salem State, but would lose in the championship game to Calvin...

That was such a memorable play that UWSP's coach Jack Bennett mentioned it and Carstensen by name in 2005 during a welcome home rally for the Pointers, who were bringing home the championship trophy for the second straight year...

Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: FCGrizzliesGrad on March 04, 2023, 10:08:43 PM
Mary Hardin-Baylor nearly turned the ball over, but got a long 3 up to advance to the Sweet 16 over East Texas Baptist

https://twitter.com/PoppersMacsLive/status/1632215718073696258
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: TheOsprey on March 04, 2023, 10:17:56 PM
Quote from: FCGrizzliesGrad on March 04, 2023, 10:08:43 PM
Mary Hardin-Baylor nearly turned the ball over, but got a long 3 up to advance to the Sweet 16 over East Texas Baptist

https://twitter.com/PoppersMacsLive/status/1632215718073696258
That was a really good game.  Great last minute with the Tigers hitting two 3 balls to take their final lead.  TBU is certainly a top 20 team.
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: lmitzel on March 07, 2023, 08:38:12 AM
Three years ago today, the Greatest Backdoor Cut of All Time (https://twitter.com/northsider89/status/1236505422179287040?s=46&t=RJeLRitD9PAcbxhzLgpuFg).
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Pat Coleman on March 07, 2023, 03:49:05 PM
That's a great backdoor cut!

I don't have video of it handy, but I'll put out 1999 UW-Platteville for the win against Hampden-Sydney in double overtime of the national title game as my take for Greatest Backdoor Cut of All Time.
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Ralph Turner on March 12, 2023, 05:38:55 PM
Quote from: thebear on February 27, 2023, 02:31:13 PM
Quote from: y_jack_lok on February 27, 2023, 09:25:49 AM
Quote from: Greek Tragedy on February 23, 2023, 10:46:14 AM
Of course, Guilford over RMC.

https://twitter.com/TDISportsClips/status/1355933516178010115?t=DPPoggkxpYbe9MxHoiQAbw&s=19

This one is the GOAT!
The GOAT, IMHO in D3 is in the 1981 Title Game - played on Augustana's home court, where Potsdam's Leroy Witherspoon (a freshman) hits a 38 footer at the buzzer to tie and they win in overtime. Doubtful there's ever been a more meaningful D3 buzzer beater. Freshman, down 2, other team's at home, National Championship game.  Video is copyrighted unfortunately.

I did find this link, forgot it was out there, the sequence starts with a made Augustana FT to put them up 57-55 at 1:36:30 - shot happens at 1:36:40 to send the game to overtime.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPFQLX9i2XM
It is amazing to see how the 3FG has changed the nature of the game!
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: FCGrizzliesGrad on March 18, 2023, 06:40:57 PM
Championship buzzer beater
https://youtu.be/mgcAmczifIg
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:20:15 PM
Quote from: FCGrizzliesGrad on March 18, 2023, 06:40:57 PM
Championship buzzer beater
https://youtu.be/mgcAmczifIg

truly incredible how the CNU player was able to create so much space for the winning layup, like an extended arm's length of space
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 07:22:13 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:20:15 PM
Quote from: FCGrizzliesGrad on March 18, 2023, 06:40:57 PM
Championship buzzer beater
https://youtu.be/mgcAmczifIg

truly incredible how the CNU player was able to create so much space for the winning layup, like an extended arm's length of space

I was impressed with how the 6'8" Barber drove down the court!
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:31:17 PM
Quote from: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 07:22:13 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:20:15 PM
Quote from: FCGrizzliesGrad on March 18, 2023, 06:40:57 PM
Championship buzzer beater
https://youtu.be/mgcAmczifIg

truly incredible how the CNU player was able to create so much space for the winning layup, like an extended arm's length of space

I was impressed with how the 6'8" Barber drove down the court!

no doubt, the Captains could use that kind of stiff arm on the gridiron next year
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 07:35:04 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:31:17 PM
Quote from: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 07:22:13 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:20:15 PM
Quote from: FCGrizzliesGrad on March 18, 2023, 06:40:57 PM
Championship buzzer beater
https://youtu.be/mgcAmczifIg

truly incredible how the CNU player was able to create so much space for the winning layup, like an extended arm's length of space

I was impressed with how the 6'8" Barber drove down the court!

no doubt, the Captains could use that kind of stiff arm on the gridiron next year

Haha. Except he had both hands on the ball as he went up. Far from a stiff arm.
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:40:06 PM
Quote from: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 07:35:04 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:31:17 PM
Quote from: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 07:22:13 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:20:15 PM
Quote from: FCGrizzliesGrad on March 18, 2023, 06:40:57 PM
Championship buzzer beater
https://youtu.be/mgcAmczifIg

truly incredible how the CNU player was able to create so much space for the winning layup, like an extended arm's length of space

I was impressed with how the 6'8" Barber drove down the court!

no doubt, the Captains could use that kind of stiff arm on the gridiron next year

Haha. Except he had both hands on the ball as he went up. Far from a stiff arm.

https://twitter.com/CamDancy/status/1637228429610295296

he'd be a red zone weapon
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 08:01:40 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:40:06 PM
Quote from: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 07:35:04 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:31:17 PM
Quote from: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 07:22:13 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:20:15 PM
Quote from: FCGrizzliesGrad on March 18, 2023, 06:40:57 PM
Championship buzzer beater
https://youtu.be/mgcAmczifIg

truly incredible how the CNU player was able to create so much space for the winning layup, like an extended arm's length of space

I was impressed with how the 6'8" Barber drove down the court!

no doubt, the Captains could use that kind of stiff arm on the gridiron next year

Haha. Except he had both hands on the ball as he went up. Far from a stiff arm.

https://twitter.com/CamDancy/status/1637228429610295296

he'd be a red zone weapon

A good LB would run through that. It was a small nudge.
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: ronk on March 18, 2023, 08:22:05 PM
 Barber did travel on that drive; his left foot was on the floor when he gathered the ball, stepped with the right then the left again before shooting; once you lift your pivot foot, you have to release the ball before touching down with it again.
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 08:32:44 PM
Quote from: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 08:01:40 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:40:06 PM
Quote from: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 07:35:04 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:31:17 PM
Quote from: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 07:22:13 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:20:15 PM
Quote from: FCGrizzliesGrad on March 18, 2023, 06:40:57 PM
Championship buzzer beater
https://youtu.be/mgcAmczifIg

truly incredible how the CNU player was able to create so much space for the winning layup, like an extended arm's length of space

I was impressed with how the 6'8" Barber drove down the court!

no doubt, the Captains could use that kind of stiff arm on the gridiron next year

Haha. Except he had both hands on the ball as he went up. Far from a stiff arm.

https://twitter.com/CamDancy/status/1637228429610295296

he'd be a red zone weapon

A good LB would run through that. It was a small nudge.
agreed, it was the lesser of the non-called contact on the last two drives
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 08:45:55 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 08:32:44 PM
Quote from: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 08:01:40 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:40:06 PM
Quote from: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 07:35:04 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:31:17 PM
Quote from: CNU85 on March 18, 2023, 07:22:13 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on March 18, 2023, 07:20:15 PM
Quote from: FCGrizzliesGrad on March 18, 2023, 06:40:57 PM
Championship buzzer beater
https://youtu.be/mgcAmczifIg

truly incredible how the CNU player was able to create so much space for the winning layup, like an extended arm's length of space

I was impressed with how the 6'8" Barber drove down the court!

no doubt, the Captains could use that kind of stiff arm on the gridiron next year

Haha. Except he had both hands on the ball as he went up. Far from a stiff arm.

https://twitter.com/CamDancy/status/1637228429610295296

he'd be a red zone weapon

A good LB would run through that. It was a small nudge.
agreed, it was the lesser of the non-called contact on the last two drives

Actually, the entire game was like that. The refs let them both be physical and let them play. I was concerned early on that it might get chippy. Kudos to both teams for understanding how the refs were calling it and just playing the game accordingly.

Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on November 15, 2023, 12:22:44 PM
I cheated, it's D2.

https://twitter.com/D2BuzzerBeaters/status/1724615557339627992?t=lphLPIeB6lBmmB6iF7Ytpg&s=19
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on December 03, 2023, 09:19:33 PM
https://twitter.com/HilbertMBB/status/1731182374157775263?t=WWFOuPbTJ32akGCPf31nZg&s=19

Buzzer beater to tie.
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on December 15, 2023, 12:13:22 PM
Corner pocket for the win.

https://twitter.com/d3Playbook/status/1735681593019130082?t=Y7PsL5Til90s9dFMB4roTw&s=19
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on December 17, 2023, 10:59:18 AM
Marietta wins it!

https://twitter.com/IWUhoopscom/status/1736132254521328127?t=8DYE1_LRM6WcVYMAoN94dg&s=19
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Greek Tragedy on December 19, 2023, 08:37:11 AM
Buzzer beater.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/h8jnpZfMuw3D3Dzs/?mibextid=YA1HMP
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Gregory Sager on December 19, 2023, 09:48:27 AM
Quote from: Greek Tragedy on December 19, 2023, 08:37:11 AM
Buzzer beater.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/h8jnpZfMuw3D3Dzs/?mibextid=YA1HMP

They're going to show that clip at that kid's high-school graduation party, his wedding reception, his retirement party, his funeral ...
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Ralph Turner on December 19, 2023, 09:23:08 PM
Quote from: Gregory Sager on December 19, 2023, 09:48:27 AM
Quote from: Greek Tragedy on December 19, 2023, 08:37:11 AM
Buzzer beater.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/h8jnpZfMuw3D3Dzs/?mibextid=YA1HMP

They're going to show that clip at that kid's high-school graduation party, his wedding reception, his retirement party, his funeral ...
Life is downhill from here, unless he wins the Nobel Prize!
Title: Re: Buzzer Beaters and Other Great Shots
Post by: Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) on December 20, 2023, 05:47:32 PM


Sound was off on the broadcast, but it's a cool last few seconds.

https://x.com/RyanAlanScott/status/1737603725982597212?s=20