OSU basketball notebook: Phil Forte steps into spotlight  The
Cowboys' sixth man led all scorers, firing 7 of 10 3-pointers.
He receives praise from Kansas coach Bill Self. By John Helsley
Published: January 19, 2014  In a game that matched NBA talent
on both sides and featured elite athletes all over the floor,
OSU guard Phil Forte had a role Saturday at Kansas.  But a major
role?  The Cowboys' sixth man led all scorers, firing in 7 of 10
3-pointers, and also added five rebounds, two assists and two
steals in 30 minutes. Forte played hard throughout, diving for
loose balls and scrambling all over the court.  Afterward, he
got a salute from KU coach Bill Self.  “First of all, he's
tough,” Self said. “Phil is tough. He does a terrific job of
moving without the ball. And he's got a quick release — he may
have the quickest release in the country. And he was on fire
today.  “From what I understand, and having recruited him a
little bit, the kid is just in love with the game. He can't get
enough. He works so hard