Villanova senior guard Ryan Arcidiacono was named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player. He also received another rather unique honor – Jim Nantz’s tie from the National Championship Game.
Nantz spoke with Daniel Gotera from KHOU in Houston about this personal tradition of him giving his tie to a senior from the team that wins the national championship as a show of appreciation for what they’ve done on and off the floor in their college careers. Perhaps you could say it’s a tradition unlike any other. Too easy, I know…
.@CBSSports broadcaster Jim Nantz gave his tie to @NovaMBB senior
Ryan Arcidiacono (@RyArch15). Here's why…. pic.twitter.com/GRnGdQpxrh— Daniel Gotera (@DTGotera) April 5, 2016
Arcidiacono was actually seen with the tie after the game:
Hey, that's Jim Nantz's tie. pic.twitter.com/iUdS5LQExI
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) April 5, 2016
That’s actually a pretty cool gesture from Nantz… as long as it doesn’t get Villanova any NCAA violations for Arcidiacono accepting gifts, of course. Maybe next year a senior will wise up and ask Nantz for more than just a tie, they’ll ask for a piece of burnt toast too.
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