It may have taken a Ron Lewis three-pointer as the clock expired, but Greg Oden helped lead the #5 Ohio State Buckeyes over #16 Tennessee. Ohio State has struggled with ranked opponents, and it showed for much of the game as neither team was able to take a commanding lead.

Greg Oden, who still shoots free throws left-handed while recovering from an injury, had little difficult scoring against the shorter Volunteers. Oden shot 9-13 from the field and made all six of his free throws. He also had four assists, a steal, and three blocks.

After being released by the Philadelphia Sixers, Chris Webber is still deciding between several teams he’d like to sign with. One of the leading options, his hometown Detroit Pistons, could bring back memories of his infamous NCAA timeout.

(Former?) Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley had successful hip surgery, though there’s no timetable set for his return to the team. The Heat have faired well without him, winning there fourth straight — all on the road.

To the disappoint of his billion-plus fans in China, Yao Ming won’t be participating in this year’s All-Star game. A likely consensus starter for the rest of his career, Yao must first recover from injury and may not even begin serious rehab until February.

NBA official Rodney Mott was suspended for three games after providing the fans with profane and obscene gestures. Sure, the officials take a lot of heat from players and fans, but shouldn’t the officials be required to leave their emotion in the locker room as well?