LamarCheeks

Interesting ... Could he be headed to the Association to escape the long arm of the NCAA law?

Crazy ending. Lots of factors, but it came down to ODU made FTs and UAB didn't. Cannot believe Bryant overthrew that kid. Would've been the easiest deuce you can get.

Because I live just a few miles from ODU, I'm watching the Monarchs and UAB in the Conference USA semifinals. Ahmad Caver, a decent senior for ODU, makes a bucket, prompting this gem from analyst Pete Gillen: "Starting to feel it. Great player. Senior. Wants to go back to the Big Dance. Has not been there yet." Huh?

I'm not exactly sure of all the intricacies of the rules of a flagrant 1 foul, but the MSU kid caught ball, had three guys up in his grill and when he went to pivot, one of the OSU kids caught an elbow in the throat. And Sparty got a flagrant 1. I just don't like that call. What's he supposed to do? Stand there and let the OSU players hammer away at him and take the ball? All he did was make a simple move.

I would guess that because he was still recovering from his injury, Davis' offseason opportunities to train were somewhat limited last year, and with a spate of new injuries this season, he was really to slow to work into game shape. ... I'm hoping that this offseason, he's 100 percent good to go, can get into great shape and come back as a really solid contributor. If that happens, I don't see why he can't start and play 25-30 minutes a game and give us 15 points and 8-9 boards. Maybe I'm aiming too high ... but I think the potential is there.

Did this dude go to the Greyson Allen school of basketball???

In the post-game show, the announcers are discussing our NCAA chances. Guess they have to talk about something. It's over, boys, and we blew it. Don't beat a dead horse.

I'm with you -- and we're probably in the minority -- but I just have no interest in the NIT. Maybe after I cool off a bit, I'll change my thinking ... but after today's performance, I'd just as soon this season be over, and let's start thinking about the next.

So perplexed at Justin's play today. He looked just flat-out scared. After missing his first five shots, he seemed to have no interest in trying to score. He had several times in which he was inside the top of the key and his defender was laying way off him. If he looks to drive, he can either stop and pop, go to the bucket or kick it out. But every time, he just handed it off. ... Amazing how his game, after being so elevated the past four games, just completely disappeared today.

Not sure what our NIT chances are. Guess it depends on how many regular-season conference champions lose in their tournaments, but TBH, I'd just as soon skip it. ... To play like we did for 35 minutes, when we knew we could still get an NCAA bid, is ridiculous. I just don't get it. All the gains we had made over the past four games were flushed down the toilet.

I guess being outside the arc is the only thing that matters? ... Because Wesson didn't step in until after Fitzner left his feet. ... Wasn't a smart play by Fitzner, but still ... Any call that can go against us will.

It's 72 degrees here today. I'm really, really tempted just go outside and play with my dog.

When they get a wide-open 3, they don't miss.

Ain't that the truth.

Why is JuMo letting Wesson get behind him. ... Keep him in front!

Game over.

Two guys land on top of Al -- nearly killing him -- and there's no foul? Really?

I feel almost blasphemous for saying this, but JuMo doesn't even seem into it today. Just a total lack of effort from everybody all the way around.

And yet another illegal screen. Why the eff does that keep happening!!! It's a shame the way this team is playing, too, because it sounds like there's a decent IU crowd there that really wants a reason to get loud. But we're not giving it any. When we had it tied in the first half, we immediately pissed it away.

OSU is not that good. We've had chances. Just have reverted to our crappy February form. Simple as that.

Man, hate to use a cliche -- but OSU just wants it more. They are just playing harder. We just aren't showing any fight. And after playing so well the past four games and having our season on the line, that's very, very puzzling.

Al, Al, Al, Al, Al -- grab the damn ball before you try to dribble off with it. You just cost us a possession.