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Trae Young's bird phobia gives opposing fans ammo for Oklahoma star

AMES, Iowa — Alabama's Coleman Coliseum was mostly quiet late last month when Trae Young stepped to the free-throw line in the opening minute of the second half.

Then, a lone voice rang out, not with any words or booing, but with a distinct bird call.

This is the Oklahoma star's life now.

Hand-in-hand with being a star is fans on the road finding every little opening to try to get in your head.

Young will almost certainly see and hear avian taunts Saturday when the No. 17 Sooners travel to Hilton Coliseum to face Iowa State (1 p.