Where Braylon Mullins’ game-winner ranks among all-time March Madness shots since 2000

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Every March, someone delivered an iconic moment that will live on in March Madness history forever. While there have been a few candidates this year, UConn’s Braylon Mullins thrust himself to the top of the list on Sunday with a game-winner from the logo to beat Duke 73-72 in the Elite Eight and send UConn to the Final Four for the third time in the last four years.

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But is Mullins’ shot the best in the 21st century? Over the years, there have been a ton of worthy moments that could go on this list. Here, we narrow it down to just five. Where does Mullins’ shot rank?

Honorable mention: Kansas G Mario Chalmers (2008 National Championship Game) Michigan G Trey Burke (2013 Sweet 16), Northern Iowa G Ali Farokhmanesh (2010 Round of 32)

5. San Diego State G Lamont Butler vs. Florida Atlantic (2023 Final Four)

The 2023 NCAA Tournament was a bit of a wonky one, and it ended up with a Final Four matchup between No. 5 seed San Diego State and No. 9 seed Florida Atlantic. The Owls, led by now-Michigan head coach Dusty May, featured a number of players who would go on to star at high-major programs, while the Aztecs had knocked off top overall seed Alabama on their way to the Final Four.

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The game went back-and-forth, as expected, but the Owls emerged with a one-point lead as the clock ticked down. Butler drove down to his right, crossed back to his left, and sent San Diego State to the national title game.

This ranking takes a bit of a hit because San Diego State got waxed by UConn in the title game, but Butler’s shot is the most iconic moment in the history of a proud basketball program.

4. North Carolina F Luke Maye vs. Kentucky (2017 Elite Eight)

North Carolina was on a revenge tour in 2017 from another shot that shows up later on this list, and the Tar Heels tore through the…

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