Meet the High Point University student broadcasters who went viral during March Madness first round upset

Meet the High Point University student broadcasters who went viral during March Madness first round upset originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . March Madness isn't only about the players.

Sometimes, the most electric moments happen just a few feet off the court, where the raw emotion of the tournament finds its voice. This year, High Point University student broadcasters Jimmy Rosselli and Griffin Wright have become the unexpected breakout stars of the opening round, capturing the hearts of millions with their unfiltered, high-octane call of the Panthers' historic 83–82 upset over fifth-seeded Wisconsin. As 12th-seeded High Point secured the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament victory in Portland, Rosselli and Wright — the duo behind "The Jimmy and Griff Show" — shed any semblance of professional restraint.

When Owen Aquino delivered a game-sealing block in the final seconds, Rosselli’s voice reached a fever pitch, famously shouting, "Throw on the glass slipper! It’s a Cinderella story in Portland, Oregon! " The viral clip has resonated far beyond the High Point campus, serving as a poignant reminder of why college sports remain so beloved.

For Rosselli and Wright, the moment was the culmination of a partnership built on genuine friendship. Their ability to translate the sheer "magic of March" into a soundscape of pure joy has turned them into household names overnight, proving that in the NCAA Tournament, anyone — even the people behind the microphone — can have their "shining moment. " Meet the two broadcasters who have caught college basketball fans hearts.