Isaiah Thomas' Buzzer-Beater Legacy | Washington Huskies Basketball News

Isaiah Thomas, the 60th pick in the draft, turned heads with a jaw-dropping buzzer-beater in the Pac-10 championship game against Arizona — a shot that sent Washington to the NCAA tournament and became the defining moment of his college career. With the score tied at 75 and the crowd roaring at Staples Center, Isaiah drained the game-winner, channeling Kobe Bryant and inspired by Kemba Walker’s heroics the night before. Playing in his hometown was everything he dreamed of, forging lifelong bonds and leaving a legacy so big his jersey was retired. Even without an NBA roster spot, that shot still echoes as one of college basketball’s most electrifying moments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/32785de1596fe261