HOUSTON — Saturday’s Final Four thriller over Florida Atlantic University at NRG Stadium will always be remembered for junior guard Lamont Butler’s game-winning jumper — deservedly so.
But the San Diego State Aztecs never have the chance to make their first NCAA Championship game without the performance of senior guard Matt Bradley. He finished with 21 points and six rebounds and finished with a team-high +10 in the 72-71 win — showing the world why he has been SDSU’s leading scorer since transferring from UC Berkeley before his junior season.
It hasn’t been the smoothest tournament for Bradley.