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Kyle Koster

Seven Most Memorable March Madness Buzzer-Beating Announcer Calls

Villanova Wildcats forward Kris Jenkins (2) celebrates with teammates after making the game-winning shot against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the championship game of the 2016 NCAA Men's Final Four at NRG Stadium. | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

The three most exciting weekends in sports are nearly upon us as the NCAA tournament once again arrives to provide thrill after thrill. College basketball on a neutral court breeds tight competition and the do-or-die nature of late possessions amp the stakes up to an incredible level. Through the years we have seen hundreds of game-changing shots in the final seconds and true buzzer-beaters. But these 10 stand out for their importance, memorability and the way in which they transformed the television broadcast into something different altogether.

1992: Verne Lundquist: Christian Laettner hits 'the shot'

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