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Morris Makes Quick Leap From NCAAs to the NBA
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Oden scored just nine points to go with a season-low three rebounds against the Volunteers. His foul trouble stems from two sources. First, the referees are typically not used to officiating a player with such size. Second, Oden is used to the physical style of the Big Ten.
Opponents are "just being more physical with me, and me being more physical back, just putting the refs in a position to call those fouls," Oden said. "The thing with me is, I just can't put myself in those positions."
But his size makes him a target of opponents and officials.
After the Xavier victory, OSU Coach Thad Matta spoke with Xavier Coach Sean Miller, his former assistant. Miller recalled the advice he received about guarding Oden from fellow coaches.
"Just foul him," Miller said. "They won't call them all."
UNC Student Hospitalized
The student who wears the North Carolina mascot uniform was in critical condition last night after being hit by a car while walking on a highway shoulder outside a New Jersey hotel.
Jason Ray, a senior from Concord, N.C., was to have performed in the Rameses costume during the East Region semifinal between the Tar Heels and Southern California.
He was injured while walking in the afternoon in Fort Lee, a few miles from the Meadowlands complex where the game was played.
Ray was taken to Hackensack Medical Center, the school said. His parents were en route to the hospital.
"We are deeply saddened by this tragic accident," North Carolina Athletic Director Dick Baddour said. "Our hearts go out to Jason and his family and our prayers are with them."
