Maryland's Queen Buzzer-Beater Sparks Controversy

Maryland's freshman star Derik Queen hit a game-winning buzzer-beater to lift the Terrapins over Colorado State 72-71, advancing them to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The thrilling finish came after Jalen Lake's three-pointer had given Colorado State a 71-70 lead with 6.1 seconds left. Head coach Kevin Willard trusted Queen with the final shot, who confidently declared, 'Give me the MF ball,' before executing the decisive play. However, the victory was not without controversy as some fans allege Queen took three steps, suggesting a possible traveling violation. Maryland will face top-seeded Florida in the next round, marking their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2016. Despite some controversy, the victory is seen as a significant achievement for the program under Willard's leadership, showcasing Queen's potential as a future NBA lottery pick.