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Former No. 1 pick Greg Oden now a student coach at Ohio State

Greg Oden is now the most famous 28-year-old college sophomore in the country.

And finished with playing basketball.

And a student coach at Ohio State.

"I wouldn't say I regret anything," Oden told the Indianapolis Star this week. "I just wish I did things better."

Oden was the consensus No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2006 who led Ohio State to the title game of the 2007 NCAA Tournament. The 7-foot center had 25 points and 12 rebounds in the 84-75 loss while battling with a Florida frontline that included Al Horford and Joakim Noah.