STILLWATER — Moments before the second overtime was about to begin, Cade Cunningham pulled Kalib Boone aside with a request.
Cunningham needed Oklahoma State’s 6-foot-9 forward to get one rebound. Just one.
Coach Mike Boynton had written “rebound” on his dry-erase board. Assistants all implored the Cowboys to rebound.
But Cunningham sparked Boone.
When Texas’ Courtney Ramey missed a 3-pointer 33 seconds later, Boone got the rebound.
Cunningham, sensing a shift in momentum, then asked for another. He promised to clear the way.
On Texas’ next chance, Ramey missed a layup. Boone was there.