Dia

[CalallenStang]

Why didn't he start?

[2ndandlong]

sore lower back. he spent a lot of time on the exercise bike staying loose.

watching Jfrog win the tip off by default was laughable but worked out surprisingly well for us.

[RGV Pony]

Back injury..they didn't know until warmups if he'd even play. Funny to see frog line up for the tipoff

[CalallenStang]

sore lower back. he spent a lot of time on the exercise bike staying loose.

watching Jfrog win the tip off by default was laughable but worked out surprisingly well for us.

Saw him on the bike...figured something was wrong but didn't know what. Thanks for the info.

Frog on the tip was hilarious.

[Scoops]

17 points.
15 rebounds.
5 blocked shots.

With a bad back? Papa Dia is a freakin' stud!

[SMU89]

Guy was playing with pain and we needed him to win.

[SmooBoy]

Funny how many used to bag on the guy, albeit somewhat deserved while he underperformed. Now he's the heart of this team. Can't help but root for the Popster now.

[ponyscott]

Kudo's to Dia for playing hard and in some pain for sure..jut wish he would go into the basket instead of fading away on all of his shots this year. His % ould go up AND he would get to the free throw line more often.

[hoopmanx]

Anyone who bagged on him after his soph campaign was silly. He pulled a Willis Reed last night, cause he was clearly not himself. Didn't jump or leave the ground all night. Several of ORUs offensive boards were b/c Pap just couldn't attack the ball. really says something when the guy can hardly get up and down, but still puts up those numbers. Gonna miss him

[Wilshire Heights Pony]

Looked like Robert hurt his shoulder on a screen last night. Hope both he and Papa are healthy for Saturday.

[DanFreibergerForHeisman]

It was great to see all of those blocked shots even though he couldn't really jump. What a stud.

Those clutch Haynes FTs were definitely for Papa. So glad he gets another game for SMU.

[2ndandlong]

It was great to see all of those blocked shots even though he couldn't really jump. What a stud.

Those clutch Haynes FTs were definitely for Papa. So glad he gets another game for SMU.

Why was Dia allowed to return when someone else shot the free throws? I thought if someone shot your FTs you are not allowed to return at all, but maybe I'm crossing up with an NBA rule. What is the NCAA rule on this?

[hoopmanx]

It was great to see all of those blocked shots even though he couldn't really jump. What a stud.

Those clutch Haynes FTs were definitely for Papa. So glad he gets another game for SMU.

Why was Dia allowed to return when someone else shot the free throws? I thought if someone shot your FTs you are not allowed to return at all, but maybe I'm crossing up with an NBA rule. What is the NCAA rule on this?

I don't know what the NCAA rule is, and I guarantee those refs didnt either. What a collection of clowns that crew was

[RGV Pony]

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It was great to see all of those blocked shots even though he couldn't really jump. What a stud.

Those clutch Haynes FTs were definitely for Papa. So glad he gets another game for SMU.

Why was Dia allowed to return when someone else shot the free throws? I thought if someone shot your FTs you are not allowed to return at all, but maybe I'm crossing up with an NBA rule. What is the NCAA rule on this?

I don't know what the NCAA rule is, and I guarantee those refs didnt either. What a collection of clowns that crew was

Never seen someone swallow his whistle the way the white haired guy did after the end of regulation fiasco. Took a near brawl on a tie up in OT for him to make a call again.

[Monkeystang]

You are allowed to return into the game if you are unable to shoot the free throws in NCAA rule. I do not know how they pick who shoots though. Rob tried to go to the line but the ref picked Hanes.