March Madness possesses a unique charm that transforms ordinary individuals into revered idols, garnering a sudden, yet fleeting, nationwide following.

On the inaugural full day of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, Jack Gohlke could potentially join the illustrious ranks of March’s legendary figures.

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Considering his team’s first NCAA Tournament entry since 2011, the Oakland graduate student delivered a performance exceeding all reasonable expectations.

Gohlke, a 6-foot-3 guard, propelled his team to an astonishing 80-76 triumph over the No. 3 seed Kentucky at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Thursday night, making an impressive 32-point contribution from the bench and sinking 10 out of 20 shots from the 3-point line. In an extraordinary first-half display, he netted seven 3-pointers, setting a new record against Kentucky in an NCAA Tournament gameÔÇöand achieving this milestone within a mere 20 minutes.

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