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Dylan Darling Shares Rick Pitino's Message to Him Before Hitting Game Winner

Dylan Darling Shares Rick Pitino's Message to Him Before Hitting Game Winner

Summary

Dylan Darling, a player for St. John's basketball team, scored a crucial shot in the NCAA Tournament just before time ran out. This win advanced St. John's to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999. St. John's will next face Duke.

Key Facts

  • Dylan Darling is a junior guard for St. John's basketball team.
  • St. John's played against Kansas in the NCAA Tournament second round.
  • The score was tied at 65 before Darling's game-winning shot.
  • Darling had missed all four of his previous shots in the game.
  • The shot helped St. John's reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999.
  • St. John's head coach Rick Pitino encouraged Darling during a timeout.
  • St. John's will play Duke next, which is the top seed in the tournament.

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