Appearing on live TV during one of the biggest sporting events of the year probably would frighten most 4-year-olds, but not young Philip Martelli.
The grandson of St. Joseph’s head coach Phil Martelli gave a live interview to TBS sideline reporter Allie LaForce that has become one of the most talked-about non-buzzer-beater-related moments of what has so far been a highly entertaining NCAA tournament.
Check it out in the video below.
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The elder Martelli’s team did not fare so well in its opening game of the tourney, though, falling to seventh-seeded UConn 89-81 in overtime.
Photo of the day
This is what a loss at the buzzer looks like.
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Tweet of the day
OK, it’s technically from last night, but this Rob Lowe tweet was tremendous.
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Video of the day
Remember Gerald Green’s 41-point performance a few weeks back? Here’s what it would have looked like in “NBA Jam.”
