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Jay Williams' IU basketball loss still haunts him
17 Apr
Summary
- Jay Williams' final college game was a loss to Indiana.
- He missed a crucial free throw in the closing seconds.
- His wife's family, all IU alumni, constantly remind him.
ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Williams shares a deep, often frustrating, connection with Indiana basketball. His collegiate career concluded with a hard-fought loss to the Hoosiers in the 2002 Sweet Sixteen. Williams recalled a moment where he fouled an IU player and made a shot, only to miss the subsequent, game-tying free throw.
This pivotal missed shot has become a recurring topic of conversation for Williams, particularly because he is married to an Indiana University alumna. Her family, including her father and brother, are also IU graduates and have continually reminded him of the infamous free throw over the past decade, underscoring the intense passion of Indiana basketball fans.
