Tidbits from yesterday’s “Lunch with Lon” luncheon:
The coaches are excited about all three of the incoming recruits that signed in November 2013.
Regarding the late (April 2014) signing period for the 2014 recruiting class, Coach indicated there is a chance that OU will take one (1) more player as they watch the development of high school seniors. However, IF the Sooners do take another 2014 recruit, it is more likely to be a transfer, presuming a player becomes available that the OU coaches really like. Coach said another option is to stay where they are, which would give them three (3) recruiting spots for 2015. In other words, in the 2015 class there will be at least 2 spots, and probably 3.
If finals week goes well, there is a chance that the team could achieve an average GPA of 3.0.
Someone asked about the improved shooting of certain players compared to last season. Coach said that in 30-plus years of coaching, he has never had so many players on one team that loved the gym, or spent so much of their extra time practicing on their own in the gym. He specifically mentioned Isaiah Cousins, Buddy, Ryan Spangler and Trey Slate.