In the realm of basketball, it’s Jack Gohlke’s universe, and the rest of us are merely inhabitants.
The Oakland sharpshooter set social media ablaze on Thursday with his remarkable showing in an 80-76 upset victory over Kentucky at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Gohlke lit up the scoreboard with ten three-pointers, joining an elite group as only the fifth player in NCAA Tournament history to achieve double-digit triples in a March Madness game.
Standing at 6’3?, the senior’s sizzling shooting performance even prompted a Michael Jordan-esque shrug.
Across various platforms, fans from all corners, regardless of their allegiance to Kentucky, couldn’t get enough of the Gohlke highlights, celebrating his prowess on the court, receding hairline and all.
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During his postgame interview, Gohlke took a moment to address viewers at home, rejecting the notion that his 14-seed Oakland team was merely a Cinderella story.
“We’re not a Cinderella,” Gohlke asserted, concluding his interview with a confident tone.
Leading all scorers with 32 points, the 24-year-old showcased his shooting proficiency, going 10 for 20 from the field, with every shot coming from beyond the arc. Throughout the regular season, Gohlke established himself as a legitimate threat from long range, with the majority of his attempts being three-pointers.
In a remarkable feat, Gohlke outscored Kentucky’s touted duo of projected lottery picks, Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham, who managed a combined total of just 13 points. Gohlke’s dazzling display of shooting prowess against Kentucky evoked memories of past NCAA Tournament heroes.
As long as the clock hasn’t struck midnight on Gohlke and Oakland, their Cinderella story in the “Big Dance” will continue to captivate audiences.
