Another Player For Next Year -- Maybe

[CoachTalk]

i dont have a lot. Id guess Marvin going down the road if we pull one of these guys.

UL Russell kid is in the mix. I know theyve reached out.

This staff is a little more tight lipped. hopefully will change for us Hardcore fans on this board.

 

[BCSooners]

Gotta think MJ is the one out if OU gets somebody.

 

[BCSooners]

Russell cut his list to OU & Ohio St

 

[allday92]

Russell just committed to Ohio State. This might put Shackelford down to OU and Texas Tech

 

[StoopsBros]

Russell cut his list to OU & Ohio St

yep

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1413555389191360513[/TWEET]

 

[BCSooners]

Russell just committed to Ohio State. This might put Shackelford down to OU and Texas Tech

That was quick

 

[StoopsBros]

that was fast

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1413558214797545476[/TWEET]

 

[sheepdogs1]

that was fast

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1413558214797545476[/TWEET]

I remember a Duane playing for Syracuse back in the day.

 

[MJSooner]

With Russell committing to tOSU, it fills a spot of one of Shackelford's final three. It would be between us and Tech.

Can't imagine a better fit than here for a program that would get him the recognition equal or better than Bama. Plus, if Moser is moving away from Johnson, it would give him the option to be a combo guard, playing on the wing and splitting time with Goldwire at PG, since the two freshmen are the only backups at the point.

The only question if he comes here, who does that put on the bench? Mo now as the 6th man? Groves, Harkless, and Goldwire are certain, as I would think Chargois. Leaves a spot at the 2.

 

[colston15]

A 1 for 1 swap of Shackelford for Johnson would be a huge win for OU.

 

[Eielson]

Remind me again why we're keeping somebody on scholarship who expressed their desire not to be here? If that keeps us from Shackleford...

 

[BCSooners]

Remind me again why we're keeping somebody on scholarship who expressed their desire not to be here? If that keeps us from Shackleford...

It apparently isn’t keeping us from Shackleford, OU’s been on 3 big time transfers that were heavily pursued by the staff. That means there is a scholarship open.

 

[NickZepp]

It apparently isn’t keeping us from Shackleford, OU’s been on 3 big time transfers that were heavily pursued by the staff. That means there is a scholarship open.

So who is leaving? Has to be Johnson or Issanza right?

 

[BCSooners]

So who is leaving? Has to be Johnson or Issanza right?

I’d say Johnson. There’s got to be someone leaving if OU is targeting transfers this late.

 

[cvangild]

Hmmm…I wonder if they would replace Johnson with Shackledord…IF he chooses OU, but if not, decide to keep Johnson, under the assumption he paid his price via the proper punishment (game suspensions + Running steps or whatever else).

I’d hate to not have either…purely from a basketball standpoint.

 

[WTSooner]

Shackelford isn't a very efficient scorer. I don't think he would add a ton to our current roster. If he replaces Johnson, that is a pretty equal swap on talent. If he replaces Issanza, and Shackelford wins minutes, he is likely winning them from somebody that would produce at a similar level (IMO). Russell was similar, but at least shot it a little better from 3.

Truth is, both probably had us on their lists previously, and OU really isn't much of a player down the stretch, but keeping our name on there makes the transferees look a little better. I'd be surprised if we end up with either, but stranger things have happened.

 

[CoachTalk]

Shackelford isn't a very efficient scorer. I don't think he would add a ton to our current roster. If he replaces Johnson, that is a pretty equal swap on talent. If he replaces Issanza, and Shackelford wins minutes, he is likely winning them from somebody that would produce at a similar level (IMO). Russell was similar, but at least shot it a little better from 3.

Truth is, both probably had us on their lists previously, and OU really isn't much of a player down the stretch, but keeping our name on there makes the transferees look a little better. I'd be surprised if we end up with either, but stranger things have happened.

Marvin isn’t close to shackleford. Respectfully

 

[MJSooner]

Marvin isn’t close to shackleford. Respectfully

I would agree that Shackelford would be the preferred player.

Competition at Alabama > Eastern Illinois
Shoots 3PFG at 36% > 30%
FT% 77% > 73%
Minutes about =
PPG over two years 15PPG > 12 PPG

Plus Shackelford gives the option of a combo guard, backup PG.

 

[StoopsBros]

Marvin isn’t close to shackleford. Respectfully

One is an NBA caliber guy, the other isn’t.

I doubt Shackelford ends up at OU but he would improve the roster tremendously.

 

[CoachTalk]

One is an NBA caliber guy, the other isn’t.

I doubt Shackelford ends up at OU but he would improve the roster tremendously.

Agree. I don’t think he lands here.