KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An inch, if that, will keep Oklahoma waiting in limbo until Sunday.
Christian James pump faked, trying to get space for a game-tying 3-pointer, before eventually heaving a shot as the buzzer sounded. The swished bucket looked like it would send Oklahoma into overtime against West Virginia in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday.
But the madness this month brings had already begun. After a review, it was concluded that James’ right foot was on the line.
Oklahoma fell to West Virginia 72-71 as celebration turned to despair for the Sooners.