2023 prospects and offers

[jaymOU]

To be fair, Austin was an elite shooter his first two years when that was his role. If this kid can shoot it like Austin did those two years, he will be one of the better shooters around.

I think people forget Reaves shot over 40% at WSU. Probably a lazy comp on my part, any 6-4ish white guard will get compared to Reaves. I'll do better

 

[StoopsBros]

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[BoulderSooner]

good stuff thanks

 

[WTSooner]

I don't mind recruiting some under the radar guys, but it sure seems like we're going after a lot of kids that aren't currently thought very highly of in recruiting circles.

I get recruiting good kids, program kids, and kids that fit what you want to do, but if Moser thinks he can take the same talent he had at Loyola and have success in the Big 12/SEC, AND recreate that same NCAA Tourney magic, well.....I'd rather we just recruit some more talented players.

 

[CoachTalk]

I don't mind recruiting some under the radar guys, but it sure seems like we're going after a lot of kids that aren't currently thought very highly of in recruiting circles.

I get recruiting good kids, program kids, and kids that fit what you want to do, but if Moser thinks he can take the same talent he had at Loyola and have success in the Big 12/SEC, AND recreate that same NCAA Tourney magic, well.....I'd rather we just recruit some more talented players.

He’s after a dozen top 150 kids.

Probably 6/8 top 50 kids. Many who have been or will be on campus.

Taking maybe the best shooter in the nation isn’t a stretch. He’s a 2023 and will be top 150 very soon.

 

[cvangild]

He’s after a dozen top 150 kids.

Probably 6/8 top 50 kids. Many who have been or will be on campus.

Taking maybe the best shooter in the nation isn’t a stretch. He’s a 2023 and will be top 150 very soon.

EXACTLY my thoughts!!! Very uninformed post by WTS...

 

[sdcloud9]

I don't mind recruiting some under the radar guys, but it sure seems like we're going after a lot of kids that aren't currently thought very highly of in recruiting circles.

I get recruiting good kids, program kids, and kids that fit what you want to do, but if Moser thinks he can take the same talent he had at Loyola and have success in the Big 12/SEC, AND recreate that same NCAA Tourney magic, well.....I'd rather we just recruit some more talented players.

It's just so hard to tell this early. You are correct, he won't win consistently in the Big 12/SEC with Loyola caliber players but he may be able to up his game in recruiting with OU to sell.

My goal is for OU to be a team that no one wants to play and I think his style is going to be a pain to play against on both ends. Hopefully that will sell his vision for the future to recruits.

 

[CoachTalk]

It's just so hard to tell this early. You are correct, he won't win consistently in the Big 12/SEC with Loyola caliber players but he may be able to up his game in recruiting with OU to sell.

My goal is for OU to be a team that no one wants to play and I think his style is going to be a pain to play against on both ends. Hopefully that will sell his vision for the future to recruits.

I get what you’re saying but a final 4 run and sweet 16 with “those” kids says otherwise.

He’s a system guy but elite athletes in system will be great.

 

[sheepdogs1]

He’s after a dozen top 150 kids.

Probably 6/8 top 50 kids. Many who have been or will be on campus.

Taking maybe the best shooter in the nation isn’t a stretch. He’s a 2023 and will be top 150 very soon.

Are you speaking of the student from Bixby? If by chance that is correct what kind of ballplayer is he on defense? I mention this because Phipps was labeled as a proficient shooter, but was he a strength or a liability from a defensive angle.

 

[CoachTalk]

Are you speaking of the student from Bixby? If by chance that is correct what kind of ballplayer is he on defense? I mention this because Phipps was labeled as a proficient shooter, but was he a strength or a liability from a defensive angle.

He's thin but is only starting his Jr. year. He of course has to add weight. still growing.

I still think Phipps could play here. especially in this system.

 

[WTSooner]

I get what you’re saying but a final 4 run and sweet 16 with “those” kids says otherwise.

I don't agree with that. I know he did it twice, and that certainly counts for something, but he didn't become some great coach these last 4 years that he wasn't before. Perfect storm. Great team chemistry. I honestly believe the big center was a big part of his success (which makes me excited for T. Groves).

It's fine to be optimistic.....I am too, but those Loyola runs certainly had some luck to them. They outperformed their regular season performances against weaker competition. And don't forget the other two years between those runs.

Again, I'm not dogging Moser. The hire has grown on me, especially with a couple of the assistants we were able to land, which I was/am hoping helps with recruiting talent. My original post was just raising a question about our offers. There have been a lot of them. Some, like you said, in the top 50 or so of their classes. And some, that don't appear to have much in the way of recruiting activity/ratings as of yet. Maybe their ratings go up. Maybe they don't. Just making an observation.

 

[skyvue]

Mason's a three-star and was ranked around 250, I think, but reports from practice say he's looking great.

I for one wish recruiting rankings -- and especially the star ratings -- had never been invented.

 

[sheepdogs1]

Mason's a three-star and was ranked around 250, I think, but reports from practice say he's looking great.

I for one wish recruiting rankings -- and especially the star ratings -- had never been invented.

Problem is there are likely too many prospects for coaching staffs to sift through.

 

[StoopsBros]

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[hoopsaustin]

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He looks teeny.. i hope the dude shoots %40+ from 3. Has decent offers. I wouldn't hate. I think we need to take local guys often

 

[okccpa]

https://247sports.com/college/iowa/Article/Parker-Friedrichsen-Iowa-Hawkeyes-Basketball-Recruiting-Winning-Culture-Fran-McCaffery--168296609/


"No discussion about the top pure shooter in the class of 2023 can be held without bringing up 6-foot-3 Parker Friedrichsen of the Tulsa Hawks," wrote 247Sports' Eric Bossi.

 

[CoachTalk]

Mason's a three-star and was ranked around 250, I think, but reports from practice say he's looking great.

I for one wish recruiting rankings -- and especially the star ratings -- had never been invented.

Cj will be the best pup to play this year. Starts by conference IMO. If not sooner.

 

[skyvue]

Cj will be the best pup to play this year. Starts by conference IMO. If not sooner.

That's what I was expecting. It was a practice report here that suggested Mason was further along.

 

[CoachTalk]

I don't agree with that. I know he did it twice, and that certainly counts for something, but he didn't become some great coach these last 4 years that he wasn't before. Perfect storm. Great team chemistry. I honestly believe the big center was a big part of his success (which makes me excited for T. Groves).

It's fine to be optimistic.....I am too, but those Loyola runs certainly had some luck to them. They outperformed their regular season performances against weaker competition. And don't forget the other two years between those runs.

Again, I'm not dogging Moser. The hire has grown on me, especially with a couple of the assistants we were able to land, which I was/am hoping helps with recruiting talent. My original post was just raising a question about our offers. There have been a lot of them. Some, like you said, in the top 50 or so of their classes. And some, that don't appear to have much in the way of recruiting activity/ratings as of yet. Maybe their ratings go up. Maybe they don't. Just making an observation.

Mark few and scott drew will be in early September. Guess they don’t like rivals and ESPN and 24/7 star rankings.

22 class is hard to judge him on. 23 and beyond are more indicative IMO.

 

[pnkranger]

Cj will be the best pup to play this year. Starts by conference IMO. If not sooner.

Hard to beat the kind of physicality he brings. I've been a bit worried about speed with him. He's not the fastest. Gonna have to show he can guard quickness. If he can do that, he'll be on the floor.