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Arizona State guard Jahii Carson (1) and UCLA guard Larry Drew II (10) battle for a rebound in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013. UCLA won in overtime, 79-74. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
The Arizona State Sun Devils' NCAA Tournament hopes took a huge hit Wednesday night with a 79-74 overtime loss to UCLA at Pauley Pavilion.

One of the repeating themes in many of ASU's losses this season is that the Sun Devils can't seem to get all of their key rotation players playing well at the same time.

Freshman guard Jahii Carson was excellent, scoring 22 points and dishing out seven assists. Senior wing Carrick Felix had 16 points and a career-high 18 rebounds. Sophomore Jonathan Gilling did have a key lapse in judgment in a one-possession game late in the overtime period, but without his six three-pointers, ASU doesn't extend the game to OT.

On the other side of the coin, guards Evan Gordon and Chris Colvin couldn't get untracked offensively, both going scoreless on a combined 0-for-6 shooting night.

Such losses are frustrating, especially when the win is there for the taking, but maybe nobody was more frustrated than Vanae Carson, Jahii's mother. If you don't believe it, just check out her Twitter feed from Wednesday night.

Vanae also took the time to respond to others tweets about her son.

But they didn't stop there.

We're not saying Mrs. Carson isn't accurate with at least some of her observations, but she's probably putting her son in a difficult situation with fellow social media savvy teammates.

After all, Jahii has at least four games left in a Sun Devil uniform. At least.

Arizona Sports,

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    SurpriseMe wrote...
    mom has a lot to learn
    February 28, 2013 8:46 pm
    I feel so bad for Carson. He is going to have a tough time if playing in NBA. Sounds like mom will demand he leave for the NBA so he can play with a bad team. News flash the way the Devils play is like most teams. NBA shooting is embarrassing. most cant make 80% from FT line. If you shot less than 45% FG you suck. If you are a big man you better be above 55%.
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    Supa-main wrote...
    From what I heard
    February 28, 2013 11:25 pm
    I have talked to someone who has been around her and this source did tell me a few weeks ago that Jahii's mother is crazy. Just reporting
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    Patrick Peterson's Talent wrote...
    Jahii
    March 1, 2013 12:42 am
    Kid is far from perfect. No way is he ready for the NBA. Needs a lot of work.
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    DZAZ99 wrote...
    Jump Shot... Fatigue?
    March 1, 2013 8:12 am
    If this kid develops just a little better cross-over and a 17-20 foot jump shot he will own the PAC-12 next year. He can't shoot off of screens, and I'm not sure he'll ever be a 3 point shooter, but a solid pull-up jumper from 17-20 would make him very difficult to guard. On another point, anyone look at Ms. Carson's twitter? Another "I'm just one of God's angels trying to blahblahblahblah". Yeah, sure you are.
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    Steve H. wrote...
    This is crazy
    March 1, 2013 11:00 am
    Anyone who thinks Jahii is a 1st round pick right now are delusional. Talk about bad advice, trying to push him out right now. Either they are myopic in what they see, or really have no clue what NBA teams look for and can't evaluate talent worth a lick. Jahii is talented, but isn't nearly ready. Isaiah Canaan didn't even come out last year and had a better year than Jahii is this year along with being more polished and taller. He will cost himself $$$ down the line and shorten his career if he comes out this year.
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    cmjone24 wrote...
    Jahii
    March 1, 2013 11:51 am
    I love Carson, I think he's an exceptional talent with a bright future. However, he's been unable to adjust to the increasing physicality opposing players are pushing on him. If you've noticed over the second half of the season he will be intentionally pushed around or jabbed because scouting reports will tell you he plays less effective when you do so. It's resulted in hesitation. I agree Carson and Felix can't do it on their own and Gilling is a very streaky shooter. Still, mom shouldn't be talking. Reminds me a lot of Amare's mom.
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    CroDawg wrote...
    Hey Mom,
    March 1, 2013 1:41 pm
    how about letting your son speak for himself. He is a great player with a great attitude. How he does in the NBA we'll see, but you're not helping by becoming part of his baggage. You're ripping ASU, don't you think NBA teams are now looking at how you will openly mock their organization. You obvioulsy love your son and I'm sure are a wonderful mom. His talents will take him where he will go. He doesn't need you coming to his defense. He's a big boy.
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    CroDawg wrote...
    Cont.
    March 1, 2013 1:42 pm
    He's earned his position where he's at. Not you. He put the hours in, not you. I'm sure you helped, but he's where he is because of him. Take yourself out of it, this is not about you.
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    the cooker wrote...
    CroDwag
    March 1, 2013 2:01 pm
    I agree with you to a point. You fail to realize it is about Mom! All she knows is that her son may be able to let her live the life of a millionaire and it drives her crazy.
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    movingaz wrote...
    MOMMY
    March 1, 2013 2:05 pm
    Delete your twitter account. Players say stupid things all the time. Now a players mom. We can barely shut up Larry Fitzgerald's brother now Jahii's Mom.
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