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I’m 51 years old, I was 33 in 2005 I’ve lived in Illinois since 1972 and still to this day! Fuck Ohio state they got lucky 🍀! Still the greatest college basketball 🏀 team ever Illini!!! 💯 Go Illinois! 🙏 💯

Almost 20 years later this still holds up as one of the most dramatic finishes and best announcer calls in basketball broadcast history, pro or college. Raftery is flawless and Johnson's play by play energy puts you in the middle of the last-minute frenzy. In Gus We Trust!

The shot that rebooted Ohio State Basketball

That’s my uncle

I remember this, but I remember it much less blurry

This moment made me fall in love with college hoops as a child. Have to think Gus Johnson played a part.

I remember every detail about watching this game. I was 12 I believe. Dee Brown for Illinois was airballing all game. Great memories with my dad, grandpa, and grandma watching Buckeye basketball.

You gotta love the LeBron HS jersey right behind Matta.

As Bill Raftery would say, "How bout them onions".

3:34 storm the court Columbus

0:01 back after this

Which NBA team did he play for? Oh that’s right………NONE!!!!

I was there. An amazing atmosphere. I don’t like our basketball arena but it can get loud if enough fans come out and support. This was a monumental upset of epic proportions. I had this sense when the game tipped we would win and oddly enough we did. I’m usually wrong but I wasn’t that day!

I just noticed Lebron standing behind Matta

1:39 ONIONS

The shot that put ohio state basketball on the map

I will never forget that game! GO BUCKS!

The shot heard round the world for an OSU basketball program desperately needing a shot in the arm. Thad Matta and Matt Sylvester gave it exactly that! I'll never forget this moment!

I remembered the upset

I miss these times ):

Ill never forget the name matt Sylvester just for this moment smh i hate ohio state

the osu fans let dee brown have it... AIIIIR BALL.. AIIIR BALL

ill never forget this.

I was there too fucking insane rushed the court

Which pixel is Jeff?

Great game!! I believe the LSU comeback game was the same season as well

Do you happen to have the entire game that you could upload? I'd love to see it!

I'm not much of a basketball fan, but I remember running around my living room screaming with my brother when he hit that shot. Gus just makes everything way more cool.

CBS needs to rehire Gus and Raf, those two are the best duo in college basketball

This put Ohio State basketball on the map!

I'm no Buckeyes fan but this was a beautiful moment. I'm glad that they spoiled Illinois' perfect season.

gotta love the sullinger's if you're a buckeye fan

I was there that day! The Schott has never been louder since. I bet Sylvester was a GOD the rest of his days on campus lol

That was J.J. Sullinger, his older bro.

I was there it was pandemonium...

wheres the volume?

yes it is

I Just Have To ASK is this GUS Johnson and Bill

that aint jared sullinger baby!!!!!!

thats his older brother J.J. Sullinger

press 3 FTW

I would have loved to have been in that building when this happened

The shot that started OSU's return to basketball greatness

this game pissed me off so much, but it's pretty cool to see looking back.

my aau coach!!!!!

lil Red Rocket

ILLINI 37-2 that year, still holds the most wins in NCAA history!!! I-L-L!!!!!

@neilrtucker11 yes

i watched this!