Colorado’s KJ Simpson says defender slipped on winning shot

By Ben Baby, ESPN: What happened in the final seconds of Friday’s NCAA men’s tournament game between Colorado and Florida depends on the perspective.

On one end of the court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, it looked like a shove. On the other, the defender fell.

What isn’t up for debate is how the game ended. With Florida guard Zyon Pullin defending him, Colorado’s KJ Simpson rattled in a baseline jumper to give the Buffaloes a 102-100 win over 7-seed Florida.

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Push-off? Buffs hero says UF defender 'slipped'

Colorado star KJ Simpson rattled in the winning shot against Florida in their first-round game and denied using his off-arm to create separation on the Gators' Zyon Pullin.

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