The best buzzer-beater in NCAA Tournament history broke Micheal Jordan’s heart.It also made Braylon Mullins’ last-second, 35-foot dream shot vs Duke look low key. GettyKris Jenkins’ last-second 3-pointer was almost too good to be true in 2016[/caption]There’s another best shot in March Madness history“There’s not a person in this room, including me, that doesn’t replay everything that you could do and how you can help,” said Duke coach Jon Scheyer, after his top-seeded team blew a 19-point lead and fell 73-72 to Dan Hurley’s Huskies in an Elite Eight stunner that became an instant classic. As gutsy as Mullins’ swish was, it’s silly to call it the best buzzer beater in March Madness history. Kris Jenkins sank a game-winner that is still unbelievable.As the Final Four returns — UConn, Arizona, Michigan and Illinois are still dancing — it’s hard to imagine anyone topping the magic that Jenkins created for Villanova in the 2016 NCAA men’s championship at NRG Stadium in Houston. It’s the greatest and biggest shot in the history of The Dance.It also ended a back-and-forth contest that featured 11 future NBA players, including a future NBA MVP candidate and three members of 2025-26 New York Knicks.“I think every shot’s going in and this one was no different,” said Jenkins, after he drilled a 3-pointer that gave Villanova a 77-74 victory over North Carolina and the national championship title. Michael Jordan forced to watch Tar Heels weep NBA legend Michael Jordan watched from the stands with total heartbreak. The Tar Heels’ Marcus Paige watched a double-clutch, game-tying 3 with six seconds to go suddenly be erased by the true definition of a buzzer beater.Jenkins trailed the play, which started with 4.7 seconds left and the score tied at 74.GettyMarcus Paige sank a double-clutch 3 that should have been the best shot of the night[/caption]GettyJenkins had the final word for Villanova, drilling a 3 that broke North Carolina’s heart[/caption]He caught a smooth set-up pass from Ryan Arcidiacono with 1.2 seconds on the clock, then drilled a 3 several feet behind the line.Chaos ensued, with confetti falling from the stadium ceiling before the shot was official, and fans crying in the stands.“One, two step, shoot `em up, sleep in the streets,” Jenkins said.North Carolina had been supported in person by Jordan, who acknowledged that Jenkins had drained a “good shot.”Coach couldn’t ‘take away the hurt’ But what appeared to be another UNC national title ended with Jenkins’ painful game-winner.“I’m not very good because I can’t take away the hurt,” Tar Heels coach Roy Williams said. “I told them I loved them. I told them I wish I could have helped them more.”Villanova and Kris Jenkins had the greatest buzzer beater in March Madness historygettyGettyVillanova defeated North Carolina with a historic buzzer beater[/caption]Villanova’s roster was loaded with future NBA players.Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo and Jalen Bruson are now all members of the Knicks.Brunson is a 2025-26 NBA MVP candidate, and is averaging 26.3 points this season for the Eastern Conference contender.New York entered Tuesday with a 48-27 record, which is good enough for third place in the Eastern Conference. While Jordan hit a famous shot of his own in 1982 to win the national championship for North Carolina, Jenkins’ 3 came down to the last second and stole a victory in a tense game that appeared set for overtime.It was a true, undisputed game winner and the best buzzer beater in NCAA Tournament history.Mullins broke Cayden Boozer’s heart in the Elite Eight and knocked out No. 1 Duke. But that was nothing compared to the greatest shot in March Madness history. “I heard someone screaming in the back of my head,” Arcidiacono said. “It was Kris. I just gave it to him and he let it go with confidence.”Stay up to date with the latest from March Madness across all platforms – follow our dedicated talkSPORT USA Facebook page and subscribe to our talkSPORT USA YouTube channel for all the news, exclusives, interviews and more.