I am guessing Barkley had a bet in the low six figures on the game.
Since he isn’t an alum there is really no reason for him to be this hyped about Villanova winning unless he had money on the game.
Look at poor Kenny Smith in background.
Thrill of victory…
Agony of defeat. #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/GuEPbDfpDY
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