Jalen Rose Jabs Ohio State, Miami Advances

0:00On March 19th, former Michigan basketball star, Jalen Rose, took a shot at Ohio State after the 8th seeded Buckeyes fell 66-64-2, 9th seeded TCU in the first round of the recent NCAA tournament. Rose, calling the game on CBS, pointed out that Ohio State might not be the top choice for Hoops players in their own state. He highlighted how the Miami Red Hawks, after a stellar 31-1 season, beat SMU in the first four, and advanced, while Ohio State exited early. Rose suggested renaming Miami as the real Miami University to drive the point home. Fans and analysts lit up social media with reactions, many laughing at the jab given Rose's history as a Michigan Wolverine in the heated Big Ten, rivalry. Ohio State supporters fired back, defending their program's legacy despite the tough loss. The game came down to the wire, with TCU's Xavier Edmonds scoring a key lay of late and Buckeyes guard Bruce Thorn in missing a desperate half-court. Heave at the buzzer,

1:03meanwhile, Miami gears up to face 6th seeded Tennessee this afternoon at 425. This friendly fire between rivals keeps the postseason buzz alive, as underdogs like TCU and Miami steal the spotlight from the big names.