Kelvin Sampson called Houston’s NCAA championship loss to Florida “incomprehensible.” After leading nearly the entire game, the Cougars collapsed in the final minute, committing four consecutive turnovers and falling 65-63 in one of the most stunning finishes in tournament history.
Florida’s comeback — the third-largest ever in a title game — left Houston heartbroken. Emanuel Sharp, whose two late turnovers sealed their fate, broke down in tears postgame. Sampson stood by his star guard: “We don’t get here without that kid. I told him I loved him. He did an incredible job defensively on Clayton.”
The loss denied Sampson what would have been his 800th career win and a potential first-ballot Hall of Fame nod. “This team was built for this moment,” he said. “That’s why it hurts so much.”
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