Episode #35 - Tyus Edney (March Madness series)

The series on March Madness and the memorable moments that have
come from it continues as I connect with someone who made one of
the biggest shots in tournament history.  In 1995 Tyus Edney
and the UCLA Bruins came in to the tournament as the #1
seed.  They had their backs against the wall against
Missouri in the 2nd round of the tournament trailing by 1 with
4.8 seconds left.  Tyus Edney took the inbounds pass, went
the length of the court and scored the winning basket at the
buzzer.  That ultimately propelled the Bruins all the way to
the national championship game where they defeated reigning
champion Arkansas.


We discuss where he actually came up with that game-winning shot
as a youngster, what it was like having to sit out most of the
championship game with an injury and the greatest UCLA Bruin of
all-time.  Tyus was a 3-time all Pac-10 player and was
drafted in the 2nd round of the NBA draft.  He played
professionally both in the NBA and overseas but will always be
most known for his amazing buzzer beater in 1995
tourney.  

Enjoy this conversation in the Bare's Den with Tyus Edney.