BOSTON — Along with his reputation for being a vicious rim defender and a hungry rebounder, West Virginia center Sagaba Konate will carry some more baggage into next season: A two-game technical streak.
“People say I have a temper, but I don’t have any temper,” he said after losing 90-78 to Villanova in the Sweet 16. “That’s the way I play. I’m emotional.”
With 6:20 left in Friday’s game, after Konate powered a two-handed dunk that pulled WVU within 73-66, he and Wildcats freshman Omari Spellman drew offsetting technicals as they jogged downcourt. Replays showed no contact, no taunting, not even a stare-down, and both players acted surprised by the call.