From Vegas kid to Vegas hero: everyone is buzzing about Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther.

He hit the game-winning shot in Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup against UCLA at T-Mobile Arena.

Gonzaga would end up beating UCLA by a score of 79 to 76.

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Strawther went to Liberty High School in Henderson. His former principal and favorite teacher recently spoke about his time in Southern Nevada.

Gonzaga is set to take on 4-seed UConn during the Elite 8 tournament Saturday afternoon.