AP ImageMarch is defined by the madness that always dominates the NCAA tournament. The back-and-forth affairs can only be topped by similarly wild finishes.
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Legends are born in March because of one play right before the clock hits zero. From Christian Laettner to Bryce Drew to Scottie Reynolds and everyone in between, USA TODAY Sports takes a look at those shots that stir up memories—the top 10 NCAA tournament buzzer beaters.
Honorable mention: While it's not quite at the buzzer, Michael Jordan's game-winning jumper gets a nod for beating the vaunted Hoyas for his first national title (1982).
No. 10: Drew Nicholas hits an improbable running three-pointer to help defending champion Maryland escape UNC Wilmington, 75-73. (2003).
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No. 9: Kansas' Mario Chalmers sends the national title game against Memphis into overtime with a tying three-pointer with 2.1 seconds left en route to the 75-68 win (2008)
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No. 8: U.S. Reed hits halfcourt shot to send Arkansas past defending-champion Louisville 74-73 (1981).
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No. 7: Tate George hits a turnaround jumper at the buzzer to lift UConn over Clemson and into the Sweet 16 (1990).
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No. 6: Keith Smart's baseline jumper gave Indiana the national title over Syracuse 74-73. (1987)
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No. 5: Richard Hamilton caps wild final play to send UConn to the Elite Eight with a 75-74 win over Washington (1998).
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No. 4: Scottie Reynolds' last-second shot sends Villanova to the Final Four, ousting Pittsburgh (2009).
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No. 3: Christian Laettner breaks Kentucky's heart from the foul line off a Grant Hill length-of-the-court pass, giving Duke a 104-103 win (1992).
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No. 2: Bryce Drew's "shot" off a designed play helped Valpo stun Ole Miss (1998).
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No. 1: Lorenzo Charles seals the title for upstart N.C. State with a dunk to sink favorite Houston (1983).
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