Kevin Harlan showcased quick reflexes during March Madness

Kevin Harlan showcased his quick reflexes and broadcasting skills during a March Madness game between North Carolina and Mississippi. As a loose ball headed towards the broadcasting table, Harlan deftly tipped it away. He even narrated the moment, saying, “Knocked out of bounds, deflected by me, and off to the side.” If he hadn't acted, the ball might have hit color commentator Stan Van Gundy. Van Gundy remained unfazed and quickly shifted the focus back to the game, praising a player for great defense. Meanwhile, North Carolina's game ended in disappointment. They lost to Ole Miss with a final score of 71-64, after nearly overcoming an 18-point deficit. The defeat eliminated the Tar Heels from the NCAA Tournament in the first round. This loss came shortly after they had a strong win against San Diego State. In that game, graduate student RJ Davis was the star, scoring 26 points. North Carolina's coach, Hubert Davis, expressed concern about losing Davis, saying he wouldn’t know how to coach without him. The team finished the season with a 23-14 record. There has been speculation surrounding North Carolina's entry into the tournament. Questions were raised about the involvement of their athletic director, who is on the selection committee. ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla noted that the connections may have influenced their chances, even if it was unintentional.