Tulsa's 79-57 romp over SMU was a fitting way to honor the great Bingo Smith.
Martins Igbanu led Tulsa with 23 points and nine rebounds. But the day clearly belonged to Bobby "Bingo" Smith on TU Legends Day.
Smith, who played at TU from 1965-1969, had his number 32 retired 40 years after his number 7 was the first number retired by the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was a touching scene seeing an emotional Smith, who was in a wheelchair due to health problems involving two strokes. Having his coach Ken Hayes there added significantly to the occasion.
With other TU legends Eric Coley, Dante Swanson and Tony Heard gathered around to honor the 2000 Elite Eight team, and with players and coaches on the court at halftime from over the past 60 years watching, SMU had no chance.
FULL RECAP & VIDEO: Tulsa stomps SMU
Martins Igbanu led Tulsa with 23 points and nine rebounds. But the day clearly belonged to Bobby "Bingo" Smith on TU Legends Day.
Smith, who played at TU from 1965-1969, had his number 32 retired 40 years after his number 7 was the first number retired by the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was a touching scene seeing an emotional Smith, who was in a wheelchair due to health problems involving two strokes. Having his coach Ken Hayes there added significantly to the occasion.
With other TU legends Eric Coley, Dante Swanson and Tony Heard gathered around to honor the 2000 Elite Eight team, and with players and coaches on the court at halftime from over the past 60 years watching, SMU had no chance.
FULL RECAP & VIDEO: Tulsa stomps SMU
