Oso Ighodaro told me how much of his winning habits came from his former head coach at Marquette, Shaka Smart. “I texted Shaka probably a month ago and I told him I’m super grateful for those habits that I don’t even have to think about that I do on the floor. There’s definitely some habits that just help me be a better player, like being in a stance. Thays something I have to remind myself of during the game.” I followed up and asked if Smart has texted Ighodaro about any pointers. “He only cares about rebounding (laughs). But more than that, he really just is invested with how I’m doing mentally. When we talk on the phone, that’s the number one thing he cares about because when I’m clear minded and being true to who I am, that’s me at my best.”