KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kendall Smith's 3-pointer deflected off the rim, and Oklahoma had quickly sprinted toward the other basket after collecting the rebound.
OU star freshman guard Trae Young had a lead on Smith, yet Smith sprinted to shut down an open look for a 3. Instead of shooting, Young swung the ball to Jamuni McNeace, who lost the ball out of bounds.
The eighth-seeded Oklahoma State men's basketball team was better Wednesday because of its endeavor. The Sooners had the best player on the floor, but it didn't matter in the Cowboys' 71-60 victory in the first round of the Big 12 tournament at the Sprint Center.