An unexpectedly taut, competitive game saw Tyler Herro step to the foul line with 5.4 seconds left and Kentucky clinging to a 66-65 lead.
Mason Jones of Arkansas tried to inject some negativity into Herro’s mind.
“He told me to miss one for him,” Herro said.
Herro’s reply? “I’m a bucket,” he said.
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After Herro made both free throws, Jones gave UK’s freshman sharpshooter his due. “I knew you were going to make it,” he told Herro.