Early in the first half, I blurted out, “Whoa!” which got the attention of a colleague to my left. I explained Kristof Ongenaet had hesitated and stepped inbounds before he inbounded the ball following a basket. That’s a turnover. Worse yet, the official was looking right at it and didn’t do anything. So I kept an eye on this and it happened a couple of times, which isn’t at all unusual in a game. I don’t remember the last time I saw that called, though I think Ebanks was guilty once this season. Don’t hold me to that.

Anyhow, about this picture. After Truck made his 3 at the end of the half, Ongenaet pretty much took the ball out of the basket and flipped it to Devendorf. This time, the official wasn’t looking and instead admired the 55-footer … which they had to review anyway. I was right there and saw Ongenaet’s feet — I’m sick — and I mentioned it to some people afterward. Said one player, “Great, that’s the game.”

(Just for fun, what if they did spot Ongenaet and waved off another Devendorf 3?) 

In truth, the game was much more about Syracuse soldiering on and WVU falling in, but that shot did matter. It completely changed momentum and, if nothing else, was a hell of an omen. Really, didn’t you think that was it? Credit WVU for fighting fate as long as it did, but kudos to the Orange for extending a really remarkable run.