Norfolk State's Darden creates March Madness highlight moment

Norfolk State guard Jaylani Darden had a memorable moment in the NCAA Tournament on Friday. While playing against top-seeded Florida, he made a big play despite his shorts nearly falling down. Darden stole the ball from Walter Clayton Jr. and rushed down the court to score an "and-one" layup. As he made the basket, Darden's shorts slipped further down, adding to the humor of the play. He then successfully made the free throw, completing a 3-point play. This energized his team, which was behind by a score of 53-21 at that moment. Darden's effort helped Norfolk State cut the deficit to 53-32 by halftime. Throughout the first half, Darden scored nine points and grabbed five rebounds. He previously played at Longwood and had a short appearance in the 2022 NCAA Tournament. His funny moment may not be featured in the final highlight reel, but it certainly brought some energy and laughter to the game.