The atmosphere in Cameron Indoor Stadium was electric as the Duke Blue Devils faced off against the Florida Gators, the defending national champions, in a tightly contested battle that saw the score knotted at 66‑64 with just seconds left on the clock.
Duke’s primary offensive option that night was forward Cameron Boozer, but a relentless double‑team forced the ball out to guard Isaiah Evans, who found himself alone beyond the three‑point line.
A Play for the Ages
Recalling a play called by assistant coach Johnny Dawkins, Evans set a screen for Boozer before cutting to an open spot behind the arc, a move that would decide the outcome.
With the clock winding down, Evans received the pass, rose above the defense and released a high‑arching three‑pointer that swished through the net, giving Duke a one‑point lead.
The shot, later dubbed a ‘Showtime Slim’ moment, was hailed by analysts for its poise and precision, sealing a victory that felt like an upset despite Duke’s historic pedigree.
Good defense followed the bucket, as the Gators were unable to answer, and the Blue Devils held on to finish the game with a 67‑66 win.
Fans and commentators alike will remember the sequence not only for the clutch three but also for the trust placed in a young guard who stepped up when the stakes were highest.