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The Last Great Game: Duke vs. Kentucky and the 2.1 Seconds That Changed Basketball
Written by Gene Wojciechowski
Narrated by Kyle Tait
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"A compelling narrative about the people who produced the most spine-tingling moment in modern college basketball history."-Seth Davis, Sports Illustrated and CBS
March 28, 1992. The final of the NCAA East Regional, Duke vs. Kentucky. Millions could say they witnessed the greatest game and the greatest shot in the history of college basketball. But it wasn't just the final play-an eighty-foot inbounds pass with 2.1 seconds left in overtime-that made Duke's 104-103 victory so memorable. Each player and coach arrived at that point with a unique story to tell.
In The Last Great Game, ESPN columnist Gene Wojciechowski turns the game we think we remember into a drama filled with suspense, humor, revelations, and reverberations. Not just for Duke or Kentucky fans, this acclaimed New York Times bestseller is for everyone who appreciates the great moments in sports.
March 28, 1992. The final of the NCAA East Regional, Duke vs. Kentucky. Millions could say they witnessed the greatest game and the greatest shot in the history of college basketball. But it wasn't just the final play-an eighty-foot inbounds pass with 2.1 seconds left in overtime-that made Duke's 104-103 victory so memorable. Each player and coach arrived at that point with a unique story to tell.
In The Last Great Game, ESPN columnist Gene Wojciechowski turns the game we think we remember into a drama filled with suspense, humor, revelations, and reverberations. Not just for Duke or Kentucky fans, this acclaimed New York Times bestseller is for everyone who appreciates the great moments in sports.
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Gene Wojciechowski
Gene Wojciechowski is a New York Times bestselling author whose titles include The Last Great Game: Duke vs. Kentucky and the 2.1 Seconds That Changed Basketball. He joined ESPN in 1998 and has won a Sports Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award during his last nine seasons as a features reporter on College GameDay. Wojciechowski also serves on ESPN’s coverage of the Masters, the PGA Championship and assorted SportsCenter projects. He lives in Wheaton, Illinois. You can follow him on Twitter @GenoEspn.
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