After the Duke-Butler title game in 2010, we said that we were sure that Duke and Butler fans would have an enduring bond. We’ve met a few Butler fans since then, and the first thing that comes up is that game, and usually like this: “Oh my God, I still can’t believe that game.”
Because it was almost completely unbelievable. We also said at the time that we would have been fine with Butler winning because they would certainly have been deserving champions.
ESPN later said that Gordon Hayward missed his final shot by the width of a shoelace.