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So, there may or may not have been a 22-time Olympian in the Curtain of Distraction last night. A few days ago, it was announced that Michael Phelps would have a roll in the Curtain for last night's game against Oregon State. However, nobody could have expected the media frenzy that followed.
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VIDEO: Michael Phelps in the Curtain of Distraction: Phelps joined the Curtain midway through the second half with Oregon State guard Stephen Thompson Jr. at the line. With Phelps sporting a speedo and gold medals around his neck, Thompson missed both of his attempts.
Sun Devils Dominate Beavers to End Three-Game Skid: Behind some strong perimeter shooting, the Sun Devils topped the Oregon State Beavers 86-68. Five Sun Devils recorded double figures in scoring in the victory.
Phelps
VIDEO (Courtesy Pac-12 Networks)
This. Is. EVERYTHING. #Pac12Hoops #Pac12AfterDark https://t.co/fiCmcZBoGD
— Pac-12 Networks (@Pac12Networks) January 29, 2016
Social Media Reaction
The Man Himself
Let's go @942Crew !! pic.twitter.com/QAiwJSEN3l
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) January 29, 2016
Yahoo
Speedo-clad Michael Phelps made a cameo in Arizona State's Curtain of Distraction, and it was fantastic. https://t.co/ydgwCSy79z
— Jeff Eisenberg (@JeffEisenberg) January 29, 2016
SportsCenter
Michael Phelps just brought the Curtain of Distraction to a whole new level. #PhotoOfTheNight pic.twitter.com/6nq4ydGQ49
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 29, 2016
Deadspin
VIDEO: Speedo-clad Michael Phelps helps distract Oregon State free throw shooter https://t.co/F6RSh4vQGc pic.twitter.com/bMyMRr58hg
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) January 29, 2016
The Mothership
ASU’s student section had a secret weapon last night (via @Pac12Networks): https://t.co/UillpHX6wP https://t.co/Cn9KOVagkk
— SB Nation (@SBNation) January 29, 2016
Another View
The #PhelpsOfDistraction is a success. @SunDevilHoops https://t.co/IGhjJPmWUz
— Fabian Ardaya (@fardaya15) January 29, 2016
Sports Illustrated
WATCH: Michael Phelps joined ASU basketball’s Curtain of Distraction... in a speedo https://t.co/x5DmrHJaM6 pic.twitter.com/qicohyLGbT
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 29, 2016
Behind the Scenes
MICHAEL PHELPS EVERYONE!! He missed them both!!! pic.twitter.com/cTppp4zLun
— 942 Crew (@942Crew) January 29, 2016