Looking to 2016

[SoonerNorm]

Since it seems likely Sherri is not going to add anyone for 2015 (even though it pains me to see us pass on players like http://www.captainu.com/Basketball/2015/ShanessieaWalters), I am attaching a list of players I hope Sherri is working hard to sign to go along with Dungee. As it stands now, we have 3 ships to give in addition to Dungee. Of course, these numbers will change if we have some transfers.

http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/185399/natalie-chou

http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/183827/nancy-mulkey

http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/167765/joyner-holmes

http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/183818/tori-mccoy

http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/183788/lauren-cox

http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/189006/leaonna-odom

http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/167762/amber-ramirez

http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/190240/ciera-johnson

http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/191034/natasha-mack

http://www.prospectsnation.com/player/jada-underwood

Aaliyah Wilson, 5-11 guard, Oklahoma And 1 2016 (Muskogee HS)

Over the years, I’ve watched several players two minutes into their games and knew they were special -- and I’m adding Wilson to the list. I don’t know what attribute I like the best: her scoring, defending, rebounding or ball handling. But when you roll all of that in with her unselfishness that says a mouthful. Her three with no time on the clock capped her taking over one game the last five minutes of regulation and also sold me on her being among the top players in the nation.

Aahilyah Jackson- http://media.premierbasketballmedia.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=581

 

[SoonerNorm]

SA Finest Basketball ‏@SAFinestbball 1h

I don't S/O (shoutout) this kid a lot due to trying to keep the insecure comfortable but Amber Ramirez went 10 for 13 ystrdy vs WCP EYBL in a win.

 

[GoWarriors]

Sherri is sitting on United Elite Black 2015--Erin Degrate 6-4 Post--one to two OU coaches at every game I see in Georgia. Brooke Alexander is on that team too- Both playing well. Play in championship game this afternoon.

 

[SoonerNorm]

Sherri is sitting on United Elite Black 2015--Erin Degrate 6-4 Post--one to two OU coaches at every game I see in Georgia. Brooke Alexander is on that team too- Both playing well. Play in championship game this afternoon.

Good news, thanks!

 

[Mac]

Bret McCormick @ASGR1995
Per Adrian Washington Texas Preps Elite Natalie Chou ASGR#14 6-0 2/3 2016 Plano West HS TX wants to release her 21 schools in no order.
The 21 are Baylor California Colorado Duke Georgetown Kansas LSU Louisville Maryland Notre Dame Northwestern Oregon Penn State SMU.....

The final seven on Chou's list are Stanford Texas TCU UCLA UCONN Vanderbilt & WVU.

 

[SoonerNorm]

I think it's ridiculous to put out a list of 21 of your favorite schools. That said, I wish we were 1of the 21.

 

[atlantasooner]

It's pathetic that OU was not one of the top 21 schools.

 

[BanjoCharley]

Sounds like a kid in a toy store. It's not pathetic, it's random.

 

[Mac]

good thing OU is in on a lot of elite guards in 2016 and17, so missing out on Chou might not be that bad for once...

 

[BigT14]

Chelsea Dungee needs to sway some of her friends aka us baskebtall to come check out ou and consider playing. A player as high caliber as Dungee needs a good group around her to compliment her.

 

[Mac]

Chelsea Dungee needs to sway some of her friends aka us baskebtall to come check out ou and consider playing. A player as high caliber as Dungee needs a good group around her to compliment her.

Amber Ramirez would be at the top of that list...

 

[mystery32]

Amber Ramirez would be at the top of that list...

SA Finest posted a pic of the 35 schools who Ramirez has been contacted by or interested in And OU was not on that list. O state was on it tho.

 

[SoonerNorm]

SA Finest posted a pic of the 35 schools who Ramirez has been contacted by or interested in And OU was not on that list. O state was on it tho.

I think Ramirez is going to be one of the top 2-3 point guards in the country in another year or two.

 

[GoWarriors]

I think it's ridiculous to put out a list of 21 of your favorite schools. That said, I wish we were 1of the 21.

I think parents struggle with the recruiting process. It's not smart to put out a list of 21 schools. She's already regarded as a top player. The process can be long and during this time can bring about other schools becoming interested. That list was so unnecessary..More towards the pride of everyone associated with her. I don't think she is like that.

 

[KnucklesBuckle]

http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/185439/tyasha-harris
http://www.prospectsnation.com/player/tyasha-harris

Has been in contact with Coach Chad and Ross. She is looking into setting up possible school/home visit with the coaches

 

[SoonerNorm]

http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/185439/tyasha-harris
http://www.prospectsnation.com/player/tyasha-harris

Has been in contact with Coach Chad and Ross. She is looking into setting up possible school/home visit with the coaches

We could use another really good PG. Thanks for the info.!

 

[SoonerNorm]

Assuming we do not sign anyone for 2015, this is what we are looking at unless someone transfers in or out:

2016- Total 12 players. Three ships available

Seniors
T'ona Edwards PG
Peyton Little SG
Gioya Carter SG
Derica Wyatt SG
Maddie Manning SG/SF
Shaya Kellogg PF

Juniors
Gabbi Ortiz PG
LaNesia Williams Combo G
Gileysa Penzo SG
Vionise Pierre-Louis PF/C
McKenna Treece PF/C

Sophomores
None listed

Freshmen
Chelsea Dungee Combo G

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2017- Total 7 players. Eight ships available

Seniors
Gabbi Ortiz PG
LaNesia Williams Combo G
Gileysa Penzo SG
Vionise Pierre-Louis PF/C
McKenna Treece PF/C

Juniors
None listed

Sophomores
Chelsea Dungee Combo G

Freshmen
Ana Llanusa SG

Obviously, we are going to need 4/5s in 2016. Let's say we sign one (fingers crossed it might be Cox or Holmes, better yet, both), we could still use a really good PG along with a wing. That would fill up the class unless someone leaves.

In 2017, we have 8 ships available. I doubt that Sherri will sign that many as it would make the class really lopsided. Let's say she signs 5, with Dungee and Llanusa both of whom are already committed. If we don't sign a top PG in 2016, one/two becomes critical in 2017. Wings will be a must. If we can sign Wilson from Muskogee and hopefully Johnson from Edmond Santa Fe, that would potentially give us the best guards Sherri has ever had at OU. If we could sign Franks, that would just add to the depth and strength of the team. Depending on whether we sign a top 4/5 in 2016, that position could become critical in 2017.

 

[atlantasooner]

Norm,
based on her ACL injury I think you can really move Penzo to the 2015 class.
8 spots in 2017 is crazy. Attrition is coming.

 

[SoonerNorm]

Norm,
based on her ACL injury I think you can really move Penzo to the 2015 class.
8 spots in 2017 is crazy. Attrition is coming.

Good point about Penzo. She will be a redshirt freshman in 2015.