Hayward's Revenge

Former Butler star Gordon Hayward of the Jazz took out his NCAA Championship game frustration on the two-time defending champs last night. The athletic wing scored 22 points (10 in the 4th)grabbed six boards and dropped five dimes in a one point win over the Lakers.

Hayward not only made the game-clinching free throw but played great defense on Kobe Bryant on the final play of the game. Down one with six seconds left, Bryant fumbled the ball away as the buzzer sounded.

Bryant seemed to be impressed with the rookie: "I'm very, very fond of him. He's a very-skilled, all-around player," said Bryant. "I think he's going to have a very bright future in this league. He reminds me of a more talented Jeff Hornacek. Jeff couldn't put the ball on the floor as well as (Hayward) can."