Oklahoma freshman star Trae Young battled an illness that affected his energy level in the No. 17 Sooners' 75-73 loss to No. 19 West Virginia, a source close to the Wooden Award favorite told ESPN.
Young finished with 32 points on 10-for-20 shooting (4-10 from three-point range), with 2 rebounds and an assist.
Young, who entered Monday's game leading the nation in scoring and assists, missed a three-minute stretch in the first half -- abnormal for him -- and an Oklahoma staffer offered him a fruit pack while he was on the bench. Young didn't take it.
The freshman has averaged 34.8 minutes per game this season but seemed to be dealing with fatigue issues throughout the matchup with West Virginia. He scored 17 points in the first half.
"I hope he can finish strong," the source said.