Nick Smith was so hyped for an Arkansas put-back he shoved his teammate to the floor mid-game
It’s hard to blame any team, or any player, for having too much energy during March Madness.
If playing in this tournament doesn’t get your heart pumping, you probably shouldn’t be on the floor. That said, you shouldn’t shove your teammates to the floor, either. Even if it comes from a place of excitement and pure adrenaline.
Arkansas’ Nick Smith learned this mid-game as the No. 8 Razorbacks took down No. 9 Illinois, 73-63, in the first round on Thursday. After teammate Kamani Johnson finished off a tough put-back just before halftime, Smith’s attempt at a celebration accidentally put Johnson on his back.
When you're teammate is too hype for you @RazorbackMBB pic.twitter.com/Bn7u9kPxqv
— CBS Sports College Basketball (@CBSSportsCBB) March 16, 2023
These are the type of things you can laugh about when you’re winning.
Arkansas will try to keep those vibes going on Saturday against No. 1 Kansas in the Second Round.