GCU’s Russell beats ASU’s Graham, but falls in final of NCAA 3-point contest
Mar 30, 2017, 8:04 PM
#ASU's Torian Graham beat by #GCU's DeWayne Russell in first round. #FinalFour pic.twitter.com/dmda005TFJ
— Haley Stesiak (@HaleySports360) March 31, 2017
Grand Canyon University guard DeWayne Russell had the home-court advantage on Thursday.
The NCAA’s College Slam, the slam dunk and three-point championship, took place in Phoenix at Grand Canyon University Arena.
Russell took on Arizona State guard Torian Graham in the first round and following a recovery on his last shooting rack, Russell’s 17 points bested Graham’s 11, pleasing the GCU student section.
DeWayne Russell just shot. Can't you tell? #gcu pic.twitter.com/80EPZSGuhv
— Tyler Drake (@Tdrake4sports) March 31, 2017
When you swish every ball in the last rack to eliminate the guy from ASU. pic.twitter.com/Xs6vYI7Sdj
— GCU Lopes (@GCU_Lopes) March 31, 2017
Russell would make it all the way to the finals, facing off with Iowa’s Peter Jok.
Look who's heading to the finals. The @GCU_Hoops hometown kid!! #CollegeSlam pic.twitter.com/f8Zrrhls7F
— CollegeSlam (@CollegeSLAM) March 31, 2017
As you might guess, the GCU Havocs made a ton of noise while Jok shot, trying to rattle him in any way.
Jok stayed consistent, however, like he did through the entire tournament, beating Russell 20-16 and winning the championship.
After he finished shooting, the senior Russell went over and hugged his head coach Dan Majerle.
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