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A long journey for Cheatham and Kavas, but fond feelings for time in Lincoln

Late in Nebraska's loss to Ohio State on Thursday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena, as the Buckeyes set up to shoot free throws with the outcome well in hand, Haanif Cheatham crouched near half-court and, just for a moment, bowed his head.

This loss, Nebraska's 13th in a row, couldn't have been what Cheatham imagined when he became the first player to commit to Fred Hoiberg and the Huskers back in April. Even so, with one game left in Lincoln, Cheatham said he wouldn't change a thing.

"I made the best decision ever. Playing with this team, playing with this coaching staff, playing for the fans at PBA, it's been an amazing time.