HOUSTON — The jersey wasn’t the same color. The number was off by one. Even the public address announcer mispronounced his name — time and time again.
But for New Mexico Lobo fans, there is no mistaking the man carrying the West to a 104-99 overtime win in the NABC-Reese’s College All-Star game played Friday inside NRG Stadium, site of Saturday’s Final Four games and Monday night’s men’s national title game.
Morris Udeze, the former Lobo who had 15 double-doubles this past season, showed off in front of friends and family in his hometown, posting a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds en route to being selected the game’s Most Valuable Player.