The Western Kentucky center swatted two shots in the final seconds, including one from Gafford, to seal the Hilltoppers’ 78-77 victory over Arkansas at Bud Walton Arena.
Bassey’s two blocks were a fitting end to another dominant performance during the freshman’s first college basketball season.
Coach Rick Stansbury’s prized recruit finished Saturday’s game with 21 points, nine rebounds, five blocks, an assist and no turnovers in 32 minutes. He did so while squaring off against Gafford, a fellow 6-foot-11 NBA prospect.
Bassey’s performance against Gafford continued his trend of playing his best against his toughest competition.