Now with 4.7 seconds left on the shot clock, Hill inbounds from under his own basket to midcourt to Laettner, who turns and fires the ball for Hurley in the corner. Hurley sinks the three at the buzzer. Duke 75, UNLV 72. 92 Duke This classic matchup between two of the most storied programs in the country comes down to the wire. With 3.1 seconds left, and Duke ahead by two, Hurley inexplicably fouls Mercer on a three-point attempt.
Mercer goes to the line and makes three free throws.
After Mercer's third free throw, Grant Hill inbounds the ball from under his own basket. He throws the ball the length of the court to Laettner. Laettner makes the catch at Kentucky's free throw line, dribbles twice and turns to shoot. Shaking Walker, Laettner appears to have a clean look at the basket. As he releases the ball, Kentucky's Walter McCarty, anticipating the move, jumps at Laettner, and blocks the shot.