Written by Brent Yarina, BTN.comTraevon Jackson beat the shot clock in the final seconds to lift Wisconsin past No. 14 Minnesota on Saturday. Or did he? This one was about as close as buzzer-beaters come. Remember, if the shot clock buzzer sounds and the ball has yet to leave the shooter’s hand, it’s a violation. On this play, it’s hard to tell if the ball is out of Jackson’s fingertips before the horn goes off. See for yourself in this video and check out a screengrab in this post.
Here’s a screengrab of the shot. Again, a violation occurs on the horn, not the shot clock hitting 0.
That’s so incredibly close, whether you go off video or just look at the still photo. For what it’s worth, Minnesota’s Andre Hollins wasn’t so sure:
Losing to Wisconsin on a shot that was still in his hands <<< #cool 😒..time to see what we are made of. Love this team #Gophers—
Andre Hollins (@AndreHollins) January 26, 2013
What do you think?
After the shot, Minnesota still had a chance to tie the score as Wisconsin fouled Trevor Mbakwe, sending him to the line for two free throws. Mbakwe injured his wrist on the play, however, so Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan selected Rodney Williams to attempt the free throws. Williams hit the first but missed the second, and Sam Dekker corralled the rebound to seal the win.
This isn’t the first time there’s been a controversial buzzer-beater at the Kohl Center. Remember this one from last season?
Quit your crying after the way Valentine and his crew called the game. mike never touched any Gopher on the late call and this was just one of the poor calls. You are backing our ex-Coach B.B.the Hog King and now you’re trying to stick it to Bo.
Also, how can Stanford be ranked #4 when they should have lost to Wisconsin. Your opinions are a little too one sided1 Go Badgers despite the biased reports you constantly give….
Hollins pushed off on every shot of his or kicked his leg into the defender! Too bad Gopher!
Hollins is mad his team stinks again
Your post is wrong. Per the rulebook: “When the shot clock indicates zeros but the shot-clock horn has not sounded, the shot-clock time has not expired.” So the key factor is the horn NOT the clock.
Your post is incorrect. The rulebook says: “When the shot clock indicates zeros but the shot-clock horn has not sounded, the shot-clock time has not expired.” The key factor is the horn NOT the clock. That’s different from the game clock.
Whatever the case, the buzzer seemed to sound right when the shot clock hit zero.
Wisconsin fans are so funny. Team hacks away all game and then when they get called for a foul Bo, the players, and the fans act like they’re so innocent. It’s sickening really. With that said, the shot was really close, but I think it was good.
Mbakwe clearly committed an offensive foul against Bruesewitz on the inbound with 1.5 seconds remaining. He extended his arm to make space as he came across the lane to get the ball. If he plays it clean, he never gets the ball. Either Kitts didn’t see it or he didn’t have the guts to make the call.
It’s not “whatever the case.” It’s the Rule!
Absolutely. And I said whatever the case, because it sure seems like the buzzer sounded as the clock hit zero, so it doesn’t matter which one is the rule in this case.
How did the ball advance on the gophers last possession to past half court! Player took 2dribbles and only .4 seconds ran off! Refs really messed that up…