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‘That is crazy’ – March Madness viewers shocked after spotting obscene gesture by star player in St John’s-Omaha game
Fans couldn't believe there was no punishment handed out
MARCH Madness fans were stunned by a player's celebration - which was captured by CBS cameras.
The first round game between St John's and Omaha was shown live on the network Thursday.
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St John's overcame a tricky start to win the game by a commanding 83-53 margin in Providence, Rhode Island.
Simeon Wilcher hit a three-pointer to give them a 28-22 lead with just under five minutes remaining in the first half.
And CBS cameras then panned to the St John's bench to show the celebrations.
Brady Dunlap laid down on the floor at the end of the court.
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He then moved his hands into an imaginary gun pose.
And he mimicked a sniper by taking a number of pretend shots towards the court.
Fans rushed to X after the incident to express their shock.
One said, "This sniper celebration for St John's is a little much."
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Another wrote, "Why is this not a bench T?"
While a third posted, "Beyond tacky and classless."
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And some fans even claimed that he would be punished if he was in the pros.
"That's a personal foul and 15-yard penalty in the NFL," one said.
Another commented, "NBA he'd be suspended for 30 games."
St John's is one of the favorites for the NCAA Tournament.
They're expected to feature heavily on television coverage during their run.
The No. 2 seed won their opening round, powered by a 50-point second half.
The second round will bring the next chapter of coach Rick Pitino's rivalry with John Calipari.
“I don’t go against coaches; we go against teams," Pitino said.
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"He doesn’t have to worry about me. My jump shot is long gone.
"We’re preparing for his players. He’s preparing for our players. John and I don’t play 1-on-1 anymore.”