Merritt commits to OU

[mict085]

It’s hall or Etienne now. Then Save a ship.

What about Armstrong? Are we still being considered?

 

[red recluse]

sweet. welcome!

 

[CoachTalk]

What about Armstrong? Are we still being considered?

He's close to the vest. Not sure.

 

[CMSOONER]

Merritt has put on some WEIGHT! Welcome big fella. 2019 may be the deepest team we have seen at OU.

 

[AdaSooner]

Merritt has put on some WEIGHT! Welcome big fella. 2019 may be the deepest team we have seen at OU.

His coach said he has added twenty pounds to his 6’ 9” frame. Judging by the pics posted yesterday, he added that and more in muscle. If he continues to work hard on his body and his game, he could be a beast in another year or two, He’s already got a beast mode attitude. I like that too!

 

[BCSooners]

I read where he had a stress fracture last year which caused him to redshirt.

 

[hoopsaustin]

From Bob P, measured in at 6'10" with a reported 7'4" wing span. Hopefully he knows how to use his length and weight down low. Like most things on the internet, Corbin's story continues to grow.

I hope that's true! 6'10 is what id like to see

 

[AdaSooner]

I hope that's true! 6'10 is what id like to see

I’m amazed by your mental powers of persuasion. You wanted Corbin to be an inch taller, and just like that he’s 6’ 10”.

Impressive, to say the least.

 

[SoonerTraveler]

Merritt has put on some WEIGHT! Welcome big fella. 2019 may be the deepest team we have seen at OU.

247Sports lists him at 6-9; 252.

 

[vbdad]

We are in good shape with Etienne.

 

[AdaSooner]

We are in good shape with Etienne.

Awesome news, Vbdad! Etienne can score in so many ways he’ll be a nightmare for defenders.

 

[usedtobe1]

We are in good shape with Etienne.

I want him bad!! I just like his athleticism. Plus he can shoot.

 

[dsuits]

James Hale interviewed Corbin Merritt and his coach on Sportstalk 1400 today. His coach said Corbin measured in at 6-9 & 1/2 with a 7-5 wingspan. His BMI was under 10% and will play at around 245 lbs. Originally was headed to Florida A&M University but a coaching change put him at Daytona State. Besides putting in a lot of time working on his body, Corbin also made over 7,000 threes this summer. Worked on his form and extending his range and feels comfortable taking a spot up three and playing the stretch 4. His coach said this added value to Corbin's game and the OU coaches took notice when evaluating. Corbin's teammates voted him the most vocal in a positive manner and his coach said he's the ultimate team player and is always in the gym.

I don't know how successful his career ends up at OU but it's easy to pull for kids that work hard and do it the right way. It was Corbin's first time in Oklahoma last week but you can tell he's excited to be a Sooner and will be bringing some of that sunshine from Daytona Beach with him to Norman.