Grant Nelson fullcourt block seals Alabama basketball win vs UNC in Sweet 16

Grant Nelson did things his way to get Alabama to the Elite Eight.

With Alabama up 89-87 on North Carolina in the Sweet 16 and under a second on the clock, Nelson missed both of his free throws, seemingly opening the door for a March Miracle from the Tar Heels if they could hit a full-court shot as time expired.

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Nelson, however, turned around and blocked the Hail Mary shot, ending the game in a fashion that almost felt even more dramatic.

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