Chase Johnston’s wild finish makes him March Madness’ newest, unlikely hero

Published on: 03/19/2026

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High Point forward Terry Anderson (#5) and guard Rob Martin react after forcing a turnover as the Panthers face the Wisconsin Badgers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. High Point forward Owen Aquino (#8) celebrates heading back to the locker room after the No. 12 seed Panthers upset the No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers, 83-82, during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. High Point guard Chase Johnston (#99) shoots a three-pointer as the Panthers face the Wisconsin Badgers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. High Point forward Braden Hausen (#15) reacts to the Panthers fans during a first round NCAA Tournament game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. High Point forward Cam'Ron Fletcher (#11) claps in celebration as the Panthers face the Wisconsin Badgers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. High Point guard Chase Johnston (#99) celebrates heading back to the locker room after the No. 12 seed Panthers upset the No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers, 83-82, during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. High Point forward Terry Anderson (#5) reacts after forcing a turnovers as the Panthers face the Wisconsin Badgers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. High Point fans celebrate as the No. 12 seed Panthers upset the No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers, 83-82, during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. High Point guard Chase Johnston celebrates with teammate Rob Martin (#3) after a made three-pointer as the Panthers face the Wisconsin Badgers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The Wisconsin Badgers face the High Point Panthers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. High Point forward Cam'Ron Fletcher (#11) shoots a three-pointer as the Panthers face the Wisconsin Badgers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. High Point guard Rob Martin scores on a layup as the Panthers face the Wisconsin Badgers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd tries to score on a layup as the Badgers face the High Point Panthers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The Wisconsin Badgers face the High Point Panthers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. High Point forward Cam'Ron Fletcher (#11) draws a foul under the basket as the Panthers face the Wisconsin Badgers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. A High Point cheerleader performs during a timeout as the Panthers face the Wisconsin Badgers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter shoots near the basket as the Badgers face the High Point Panthers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. High Point guard Rob Martin (#3) passes out of a double team as the Panthers face the Wisconsin Badgers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The Wisconsin Badgers face the High Point Panthers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

It is rare that passing Stephen Curry is a footnote in your day. But such is the case for March’s newest, unlikely hero: High Point guard Chase Johnston.

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