During the Atlantic 10 title game between VCU and Duquesne, a notable occurrence made sports history with its inherent weirdness.
In a quite unusual event, confetti began to fall from the Barclays Center rafters during the second half of the game, causing an abrupt pause in the action.
Kevin Harlan enjoyed the unique scene and added his unique touch of excitement with his on-point commentary.
He exclaimed, “Oh my gosh, they got confetti falling right now. Confetti is falling on the floor! They’re gonna need to stop play. We can’t see our notes! The players can’t work on this court! Confetti is everywhere!”
"Confetti is falling on the floor! They're gonna have to stop play! We can't see our notes! The players can't work on this court! CONFETTI IS EVERYWHERE! SOMEBODY HIT THE WRONG BUTTON!" – Kevin Harlan 🏀🎊🎙️🤣pic.twitter.com/ExbDTlMJJX
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) March 17, 2024
The officials had to halt the game to clean up the court. However, this break in action morphed into a precious moment that many of the fans and players will remember for a long time, thanks to Harlan’s enthusiastic commentary.
The confetti has fallen a little early 😅 pic.twitter.com/kUVRNnq3Lm
— CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 (@CBSSportsCBB) March 17, 2024
Harlan’s knack for turning weird event into memorable sports moments came to the fore during the game.
This incident proves that nobody calls the bizarre moments in sports better than Harlan.
Judging from the reaction on Twitter, fans absolutely loved how Kevin Harlan brought excitement to the odd scene.
CONFETTI FALLING MID-GAME DURING THE A-10 CHAMPIONSHIP AND KEVIN HARLAN SEIZES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ANOTHER LEGENDARY CALL 😂 pic.twitter.com/lTAzKKH6ht
— Philly Sports Sufferer (@mccrystal_alex) March 17, 2024
“We can’t see our notes, players can’t work on this court, confetti is everywhere! Somebody hit the wrong button!”
“That was an early ejection!”
Kevin Harlan at his finest, yet again🐐@westwood1sports is used to it🤣@announcerskeds @OliviaDekkerpic.twitter.com/oTFABvlhSz
— Jack Benjamin (@JackBenjaminPxP) March 17, 2024
Kevin Harlan calling the A10 Championship with confetti coming down is an all-time Mid-Major Moment ™️ pic.twitter.com/SeutKBaEZr
— Nathan Strauss (@NathanPStrauss) March 17, 2024
That does it. Kevin Harlan is the best current announcer in all of sports. pic.twitter.com/Qo9SAnhkhs
— Jackson Payne (@jackson5payne) March 17, 2024
Only Kevin Harlan could deliver in a moment like this: pic.twitter.com/fgBHlTh1mH
— Eli Hershkovich (@EliHershkovich) March 17, 2024
Kevin Harlan with another legendary call https://t.co/vZAQuE1RZf
— The Sickos CBB Committee (@SickosCBB) March 17, 2024
It was a moment that encapsulated Harlan’s talent for sports commentary. The unexpected confetti moment and Harlan’s commentary made the A10 Championship a standout event, with Twitter users stating, “Kevin Harlan is the best current announcer in all of sports.”
