The referee who collapsed during the Elite Eight game between Gonzaga and Southern California in the 2021 men's NCAA tournament reveals it was caused by a blood clot in his lungs. Bert Smith revealed ...

A scary moment occurred during the Gonzaga and Southern California Elite 8 basketball game on Tuesday. The moment occurred as referee Bert Smith had just set up on the baseline at the 15-minute mark ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- A referee collapsed early in the first half of Tuesday night's Elite Eight matchup between Gonzagaand USC. Official Bert Smith was alert as he was placed on a stretcher and moved off ...

The referee who collapsed during Gonzaga's matchup against USC in the NCAA men's basketball tournament had a blood clot in his lung, The Indianapolis Star reported Friday. Bert Smith told the ...