The two controversial March Madness calls that nearly cost St. John’s trip to Sweet 16
By Howie Kussoy
Published on March 23, 2026.
The controversial calls during a March Madness game between St. John's and Kansas, which nearly ended a 27-year drought, were made due to multiple questionable calls late in the game. St.John's was incorrectly called for a backcourt violation, which should have been negated when Kansas' Melvin Council Jr. deflected the ball, leading to a 14-point deficit. The game ended in a buzzer-beating victory, with St. George's Dylan Darling scoring the winning shot.
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