Broadcaster Kevin Harlan makes clutch deflection, delivers epic play-by-play call during March Madness game

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Kevin Harlan has one of the most recognizable voices in sports. The longtime broadcaster has handled play-by-play duties for NFL, NBA and college basketball games.

Harlan's voice can currently be heard during some of this year's NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games. He was on the call for No. 6-seeded Ole Miss' hard-fought victory over No. 11 North Carolina. 

But at one point during the first half, Harlan had to think quickly – and he certainly rose to the occasion.

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Broadcaster Kevin Harlan is introduced during the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Jan. 18, 2024, in Minneapolis. (David Berding/Getty Images)

Ole Miss held a 41-23 lead over North Carolina with just over two minutes left before halftime when a Rebels player attempted to stop an errant ball from going out of bounds. But a Tar Heels player ended up deflecting the ball. 

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The deflection sent the ball speeding toward the area along the sideline where Harlan was sitting with his headset on.

The North Carolina Tar Heels play the Mississippi Rebels at Fiserv Forum on March 21, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Jack Dempsey/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

Harlan then put his quick reflexes on full display, while simultaneously offering a play-by-play of the action. "Saves the ball with a leap. Knocked out of bounds, deflected by me, and off to the side," he said as