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EXCLUSIVE: Gordon Hayward Talks NEAR-MISS | Could ONE Shot Have CHANGED College Basketball FOREVER?
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Jul 18, 202537:05
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Gordon Hayward's half-court heartbreak: Reliving the 2010 NCAA Championship. What if that shot had fallen?
The former Butler Bulldogs star takes us inside the most agonizing moment of his college career. Hayward shares his perspective on the game's final seconds against Duke, revealing which shot he truly wishes he could have back. The conversation shifts to the modern era of college basketball, exploring how NIL and the transfer portal are reshaping recruiting and team-building strategies. Hayward offers unique insights on the challenges facing programs like Butler in this new landscape.
Tune in for an NBA player's candid take on college basketball's evolution and the art of building a winning team in the transfer portal era.
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