High Point University’s men’s basketball coach Flynn Clayman delivers a passionate postgame interview that explodes across social media following his team’s stunning 83-82 victory over fifth-seeded Wisconsin, marking the tournament’s biggest upset to date.
Coach Clayman’s Fiery Call-Out
The 12th-seeded Panthers advance to the round of 32 after overcoming 10.5-point underdog status. Clayman stares intently at the interviewer and declares high-major programs must schedule mid-major teams early in the season.
‘It looks pretty obvious to me that high-majors need to play mid-majors early in the season,’ Clayman states. ‘Because they said we didn’t play nobody. We played somebody now. I know how good of a team we are. But nobody would play us, just like they wouldn’t play Miami (Ohio). But they gotta play us in this tournament.’
Clayman’s raw intensity propels the clip to viral fame, captivating fans and analysts alike.
Social Media Erupts
Viewers praise Clayman’s unfiltered energy. One fan posts: ‘Flynn Clayman ignoring every question to call high majors cowards for not playing mid-majors absolutely rocks.’
Others chime in: ‘Hell yeah. I hope he never lets his foot up off the gas either.’ ‘Love his attitude.’ ‘Fire me up coach.’ ‘GO OFF KING.’ ‘Talk that talk!’
NBA legend Charles Barkley adds: ‘I want to see them advance just to see him in the press conference.’
Clutch Finish Seals the Win
In dramatic fashion, High Point’s Chase Johnston sinks his first two-point field goal of the season with 11.7 seconds left, clinching the victory. Johnston tallies 14 points, including four three-pointers.
Rob Martin leads with 23 points and 10 assists. Wisconsin’s Nick Boyd scores 27 points, while John Blackwell contributes 22 points and 10 rebounds.
The Badgers continue a trend, falling to lower seeds in four straight NCAA Tournament games: No. 11 Iowa State in 2022, No. 12 James Madison in 2024, and No. 6 BYU last year as a third seed.
Next Challenge Awaits
High Point faces fourth-seeded Arkansas in the West Region second round on Saturday. This upset dashes perfect brackets for most tournament predictors.
