Jamuni McNeace getting some buzz from a national guy

[OUHoops]

I don't know a lot about Jon Rothstein other than he's on CBS from time to time. He's in Norman today and tweeted this:

@JonRothstein: Palpable buzz at Oklahoma regarding Jamuni McNeace. Showing significantly more polish on offense. Gives Sooners two-headed monster at C.

@JonRothstein: So much JaVale McGee in Jamuni McNeace....

 

[OUHoops]

More observations from Rothstein:

@JonRothstein: Biggest misnomer regarding Trae Young is that he's just a scorer. Has many different elements to his game. Extremely underrated passer.

@JonRothstein: The surprise here at Oklahoma? 6-9 freshman Brady Mannek. Great feel and IQ. Really knows how to play. Will be in Sooners' rotation.

@JonRothstein: Trae Young living up to his billing today. Passing, shooting, and scoring. Will form dynamic back court with Kameron McGusty. Explosive.

@JonRothstein: The coolest thing about basketball practice at Oklahoma? Every single one is open to the public. Place is packed on a Wednesday in August.

 

[OUHoops]

Not familiar with Aaron White but:

@JonRothstein: Oklahoma freshman Brady Mannek reminds me of former Iowa forward Aaron White. Super skilled and mature beyond his years. Remember the name.

 

[Stikboy]

Man, love all the love Manek is getting. Sounds like he may be a real player!

 

[AdaSooner]

Man, love all the love Manek is getting. Sounds like he may be a real player!

You need to read my posts more often.

Seriously, I'm excited about this kid. I think he'll help us this season.

 

[BCSooners]

I don't know a lot about Jon Rothstein other than he's on CBS from time to time. He's in Norman today and tweeted this:

Rothstein does a really good job, travels in the summer all over giving tidbits on team practices. During the season he's a great read & follow on twitter.

 

[BCSooners]

Not familiar with Aaron White but:

Aaron White was a stud, Manek is getting a lot of love lately.

 

[Stikboy]

VBDAD's post about Manek and Muni in the starting lineup from the other thread certainly is intriguing. Not that I don't think Doolittle is going to be a star. But 6-10, 6-9, 6-6, 6-5, 6-2 is some great size among the starters. Not sure if i've seen that kind of height at OU in awhile. I know Kruger is still experimenting. But great that guys like Manek are getting a shot. I was wondering about his physicality and rebounding but I heard Kruger say in a Hale interview that he was rebounding. Saturday will be interesting.

 

[AdaSooner]

Not familiar with Aaron White but:

I had to look him up online. He played for Iowa, drafted in the second round by the Washington Wizards. He even links a little like Brady.

I like Rothstein! He's the hoops guru for CBS sports. Sure hope our players can live up to the praise he laid on them. If they do, it's going to be a fun season!

 

[BCSooners]

Is Doolittle still hobbled?

 

[Northbase]

I remember a poster stating that Manek would hardly play and be a bench warmer his whole Sooner career. :facepalm (back when first committed)

 

[CoachTalk]

Is Doolittle still hobbled?

He's been starting. I think he's good

 

[Laxtothemax12]

Rothstein does a really good job, travels in the summer all over giving tidbits on team practices. During the season he's a great read & follow on twitter.

He was probably the 2nd guy 4 years ago after Fran that said Buddy and Co. would be final four contenders in two years during their sophomore year. He isn't bias and tweets a TON about all schools. He is very kind to OU as well. I like him on Twitter.

 

[BCSooners]

He was probably the 2nd guy 4 years ago after Fran that said Buddy and Co. would be final four contenders in two years during their sophomore year. He isn't bias and tweets a TON about all schools. He is very kind to OU as well. I like him on Twitter.

Agreed

 

[sperry]

Lon is such a great team builder, and this sets up perfectly. We should be very good this year, and I expect a top 4 seed come March. But the next two seasons, assuming Trae sticks around, will be special, with the Final Four being legitimate options.