Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter has rapidly become the viral sensation of the 2015 NCAA Tournament.
March Madness is built on moments and personality, and Hunter has a flair for both. Last week he made headlines for partying so hard following Georgia State’s conference tournament win that he ruptured his achilles in the process.
That injury left Hunter hobbled and seated in a wheelie chair for their opening round 3-14 game versus Baylor.
The Panthers fought extraordinarily, coming back from a ten point deficit with less than 90 seconds to go to win 57-56.
Hunter’s son, R.J., hit the game winning shot from nearly 30-feet out to send Georgia State to the round of 32. After R.J. sank the three pointer, his father hilariously fell off his chair in celebration.
"It was a great game, but I'm not going to coach, I'm going to be Dad right now," said Hunter, via ESPN. "This is my son. Proud of him. ... I haven't been able to do that for three years."
Never change, Ron Hunter.
The Panthers will now face Xavier on Saturday.
Watch a Vine of Hunter's celebration below
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