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Men’s Basketball: Notebook — Nader fine after big spill, has big game

Prohm on Nader

DENVER — As he fell violently toward the floor, Abdel Nader had a moment of clarity.

“I just tried to keep my hands up,” Nader said.

He managed that and all he was left with was a sore elbow after landing in a heap after getting knocked down hard by Iona’s A.J. English in the second half of ISU’s 94-81 win Thursday in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Well, it wasn’t just the elbow that was a little worse for wear.

“And my left butt cheek,” Nader said through a laugh.