I didn't think they'd win because of the craziness Smart was going through. I thought he was rattled on Saturday and that it'd linger into this game. The guy is young and learning how to be a leader. I think he's embarrassed of his actions and that may have affected his and the team's play tonight. Great player but obviously they have a ways to go, like every other team right now.

Did something happen off the court? Or just losing?

Sorry I've been out all week.

He was acting all Dennis Rodman Saturday when he fouled out. Kicked the chair and shit. Out of character. He apologized...on twitter. I'm assuming he apologized to his team in person but there was no word that I know of anyway. It was weird. I think that carried over. His teammates looked at him they were disgusted with him during his tantrum.

I thought they'd win because they're still the superior team talent-wise.

And they're still easily the biggest threat to KU winning 10 straight. Smart is going to will his team to wins in conference play. I'm just thankful OU put a little more distant between us and them.

Smart's the only reason why OSU is any good at all. Even when he shoots poorly from the field, he's almost always their best player anyway because of everything else he contributes. He has nothing to apologize for.

Tonight, though, was pretty much a 50/50 game for them. If I was picking before it, I'd probably have leaned towards the home team for the officiating benefits (which OU clearly got tonight). They'll be fine, though, and are still likely to beat us in Stillwater (if you think Smart's flopping worked at AFH, wait until you see it there), so it's good to have another game on them at this point.

Looks like he was right on the mark with the Duke game anyway. I have no real problem with him. He's one of the few in the media that makes a point of giving Self a ton of credit for the incredible streak of B12 titles. In fact, last year, I specifically remember him calling KU the best program in the country during that late night show he's on.

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Smart would hit more shots if he focused less on drawing fouls. He fakes contact on most of his three's. Did you see the gif of his flop while dribbling down court to end the game?

OU foul called

Our own beloved HCBS called him a "pro at drawing fouls". He made sure to clarify that he didn't mean Smart was a "flopper", only that he was exceptionally good at calling attention to fouls and making sure they were called.

I still can't hate the guy for this. He's the best at his position and will likely be a top 5 pick and be an absolute star for some NBA squad. He's really, really, really good. And if over-exaggerating is his fatal flaw, I assure you I could live with it as an NCAA or NBA fan.

It's not even exactly a flaw. This particular skill of his is helping his teams get a lot of calls at this level and it will help him do it at the next level too.

I meant from a fan (in particular rival fan) perspective, it could be construed as a flaw.

I understand the benefit of it.

Well the B12 is not going to lay down for us but they are making it much easier.

Doubt he's worried about it at all. In his eyes, I'm sure that perception is just a small price to pay for getting some extra calls his team's way.

He's actually not.

WSU > ISU, this year and last. By a wide margin.

Smart...

LMAO