OUhoops with Benjamin Schroeder

[TarheelstateSooner]

He's obviously got a great offensive skillset. Athleticism looks great. Showed some toughness and physicality in that reel.

If he can play defense, he's going to be on the floor.

The biggest thing is his work ethic. Seems to really get at it in the gym.

 

[WTSooner]

I don't think anybody on this board isn't excited about the kid. But that doesn't mean he'll "get it" day 1. Even though he has played at a high level overseas, being in a different country and learning what Moser wants/expects, it very well could take him a while. Hopefully he hits the ground running and contributes right off the bat, just saying I won't be surprised if it takes him a bit to adjust.

 

[AdaSooner]

I don't understand why some are skeptical of Schroeder. Maybe because OU has been burned multiple times by Outside of US prospects/projects...??

He may not be a difference-maker as a frosh, but that guy has off-the-charts athletic ability and looks to have (at least offensive) basketball skills.

Could be a difference-maker for OU over time.

I agree with you! I said he could be a difference-maker in time several months ago in describing what I saw in Schroeder. Yet, he has not been included in some future lineup projections for next season. Baffling, to say the least!

I’m wrong sometimes. Freeman was one of my misses. But Schroeder is not even listed as a back up in some conversations about next year’s rotation. To me, he could be the gem of our 2022 freshmen class! He may not start, but I think he will contribute in a meaningful way in his first season.

 

[WTSooner]

I agree with you! I said he could be a difference-maker in time several months ago in describing what I saw in Schroeder. Yet, he has not been included in some future lineup projections for next season. Baffling, to say the least!

I’m wrong sometimes. Freeman was one of my misses. But Schroeder is not even listed as a back up in some conversations about next year’s rotation. To me, he could be the gem of our 2022 freshmen class! He may not start, but I think he will contribute in a meaningful way in his first season.

I'll wait until I see our final roster, but I doubt he starts a single game next year.

In an ideal world, he plays well enough to be a backup somewhere (3?). I've seen folks list him as a 4. I don't think he'll play the 4 until possibly later in his career or as part of a small (4 guards/wings) lineup.

He'll have plenty of competition (hopefully, once the roster is finalized) at the 3 spot too.

I think he and the other frosh will play some, mostly b/c Moser can't afford to sit them and have them get mad and leave next offseason. They are the future of OU basketball, so unless they stink, they are all three going to play some this year I think.

 

[TarheelstateSooner]

I'll wait until I see our final roster, but I doubt he starts a single game next year.

In an ideal world, he plays well enough to be a backup somewhere (3?). I've seen folks list him as a 4. I don't think he'll play the 4 until possibly later in his career or as part of a small (4 guards/wings) lineup.

He'll have plenty of competition (hopefully, once the roster is finalized) at the 3 spot too.

I think he and the other frosh will play some, mostly b/c Moser can't afford to sit them and have them get mad and leave next offseason. They are the future of OU basketball, so unless they stink, they are all three going to play some this year I think.

I think bringing him along slowly will only help him in the long run. Which I bet is what they plan to do.

 

[AdaSooner]

I'll wait until I see our final roster, but I doubt he starts a single game next year.

In an ideal world, he plays well enough to be a backup somewhere (3?). I've seen folks list him as a 4. I don't think he'll play the 4 until possibly later in his career or as part of a small (4 guards/wings) lineup.

He'll have plenty of competition (hopefully, once the roster is finalized) at the 3 spot too.

I think he and the other frosh will play some, mostly b/c Moser can't afford to sit them and have them get mad and leave next offseason. They are the future of OU basketball, so unless they stink, they are all three going to play some this year I think.

I can’t imagine why anyone would list him as a four? IMO, he’s a three, in the size and skills he brings to the floor.

Some posters wanted better athletes next season. Well, there you go! I think all three of our freshmen will prove to be better in a number of areas, especially toughness and athleticism. I see that as a good start!

 

[BoulderSooner]

I can’t imagine why anyone would list him as a four? IMO, he’s a three, in the size and skills he brings to the floor.

Some posters wanted better athletes next season. Well, there you go! I think all three of our freshmen will prove to be better in a number of areas, especially toughness and athleticism. I see that as a good start!

it is because he is 6'7 221

that is big enough to play the 4 in a 4 or 5 out system ..

 

[CMSOONER]

I can’t imagine why anyone would list him as a four? IMO, he’s a three, in the size and skills he brings to the floor.

Those of us who's basketball ideology was formed in a less positionless time still try to hold more hard and fast rules. Lol! To me, LeBron is still a PF. Bird and magic however were PG's. :ez-laugh:

 

[AdaSooner]

Those of us who's basketball ideology was formed in a less positionless time still try to hold more hard and fast rules. Lol! To me, LeBron is still a PF. Bird and magic however were PG's. :ez-laugh:

Thank you! I feel so alone sometimes.

 

[BoulderSooner]

Those of us who's basketball ideology was formed in a less positionless time still try to hold more hard and fast rules. Lol! To me, LeBron is still a PF. Bird and magic however were PG's. :ez-laugh:

Lebron and Bird were SF ....

 

[AdaSooner]

Lebron and Bird were SF ....

....when they were not playing the one or the two or the four.

Players like LeBron and Bird can (and often do/did) play every position on the team.

Magic Johnson, one of the best point guards ever to put on sneakers, played Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s center position against the Philadelphia 76ers once when Kareem was injured. That didn’t make Magic a center.

 

[BoulderSooner]

....when they were not playing the one or the two or the four.

Players like LeBron and Bird can (and often do/did) play every position on the team.

Magic Johnson, one of the best point guards ever to put on sneakers, played Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s center position against the Philadelphia 76ers once when Kareem was injured. That didn’t make Magic a center.

right but before position less basketball bird was the 3 ... why because no one else who he started with was a 3 ...

 

[AdaSooner]

right but before position less basketball bird was the 3 ... why because no one else who he started with was a 3 ...

Interesting! I didn’t know that.

That’s what I get for looking at players as a team without giving much thought to positions. They’re all just “players” to me.

 

[BoulderSooner]

Interesting! I didn’t know that.

That’s what I get for looking at players as a team without giving much thought to positions. They’re all just “players” to me.

Robert Parish and Kevin McHale .. big post players ..

Danny Ainge and Dennis Johnson 6'5 and 6'4 guards ...

Bird was the other .

 

[TINY]

Does anyone know how to get that Schoeder instagram video or is it gone forever? That video is sick and I am trying to send it to another ou fan. Thanks

 

[TarheelstateSooner]

Lebron and Bird were SF ....

Yeah, this was uh, bad.

 

[TarheelstateSooner]

....when they were not playing the one or the two or the four.

Players like LeBron and Bird can (and often do/did) play every position on the team.

Magic Johnson, one of the best point guards ever to put on sneakers, played Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s center position against the Philadelphia 76ers once when Kareem was injured. That didn’t make Magic a center.

LeBron was always a point forward with his teams. But he was still noted as being a Small Forward. Still is, in fact.

 

[Sooner04]

....when they were not playing the one or the two or the four.

Players like LeBron and Bird can (and often do/did) play every position on the team.

Magic Johnson, one of the best point guards ever to put on sneakers, played Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s center position against the Philadelphia 76ers once when Kareem was injured. That didn’t make Magic a center.

1980 NBA Finals in the Spectrum. Went for 40+ if memory serves. NBA fans back then were so fortunate.

When you reach of certain level of hoops nirvana, you're whatever the situation requires. Larry Legend certainly fits that mold. As did Magic. As does LeBron.

 

[TarheelstateSooner]

1980 NBA Finals in the Spectrum. Went for 40+ if memory serves. NBA fans back then were so fortunate.

When you reach of certain level of hoops nirvana, you're whatever the situation requires. Larry Legend certainly fits that mold. As did Magic. As does LeBron.

Yeah, Magic killed the 6ers that last game.

 

[AdaSooner]

1980 NBA Finals in the Spectrum. Went for 40+ if memory serves. NBA fans back then were so fortunate.

When you reach of certain level of hoops nirvana, you're whatever the situation requires. Larry Legend certainly fits that mold. As did Magic. As does LeBron.

You’re right, Earvin scored a magical 42 points in that game! The 76ers had no idea how to stop him. I was a huge Magic and Laker fan back then. I lived in Michigan once, had the pleasure of watching Magic play in high school and in college.

What a player! He truly was like a Magician with a basketball in his hand!