Grayson Warmack’s putback just before the buzzer was the difference in a thrilling 55-54 win over Hiram Friday night (Jan. 24).
With the Hornets having just taken the lead, Warmack inbounded the ball to Kyron McClendon. The junior penetrated through the middle of the Hiram defense – including a behind-the-back dribble between two defenders at midcourt – and appeared to have the shot on a drive before being blocked from the right side of the lane.
Warmack followed the whole way, though, and was in perfect position to grab the ball and loft a shot that rolled along the rim and off the backboard before falling through with 1.8 showing on the clock…