"I love her and now she's a spirit watching over me," Lattin said Thursday. "Life happens. You have to be mature. There's not a lot I can do. Just pray and know she's watching over me."
A Houston native, Lattin had targeted a homecoming Final Four all season. Though gravely ill, his grandmother had hoped to be able to attend the Sooners' national semifinal game Saturday against Villanova. (ESPN.com)
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