PC West standout Neal commits to OU >>> The Oklahoman

I would love to play 7 minutes a game in the NBA and make 736 K doing it.
 
Hairston averaged 16 points and shot over 50% from the field and 40% from 3 his senior year, so ya we were lucky not to get him.
 
Does he have a Rivals or Scout profile? I can't find it. I know he exists even if he isn't in their database, but I think it's odd that he isn't or I can't find him.
 
I like using a ship on a kid like this and hopefully he becomes a real steal.
 
I just hope the expectations being heaped on him to come be a kind of off the court savior don't set him up for failure.

He'll help, but we need more recruits like him.
 
CokeSooner said:
I just hope the expectations being heaped on him to come be a kind of off the court savior don't set him up for failure.

He'll help, but we need more recruits like him.
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I don't think anybody has any expectations for him other than to come to OU and play his game.

Heck, a lot of people don't seem to think he should have gotten a scholarship to a Big 12 institution, so it seems to me like they have zero expectations of him.

He will do fine. If he's as intelligent and level-headed as it sounds the kid will be just fine and 4 years from now we will be thankful we got him.
 
Big Old Booger said:
I don't think anybody has any expectations for him other than to come to OU and play his game.

Heck, a lot of people don't seem to think he should have gotten a scholarship to a Big 12 institution, so it seems to me like they have zero expectations of him.

He will do fine. If he's as intelligent and level-headed as it sounds the kid will be just fine and 4 years from now we will be thankful we got him.
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I wasn't talking on the court. I meant it appears people are expecting him to come and change/fix everything that might be wrong on the 'attitude' side of the program.
 
NickZepp said:
That Oregon Guard never did near as much as anyone thought he would do in college also. We were lucky to have Godbold instead.
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Hairston averaged double figures all 4 years at Oregon, including 16/game his Sr season.

He scored over 1500 points in his career.

In fact, Hairston was just the kind of McDonalds AA's that Sooner fans say don't exist, the kind that goes to school, and puts in 4 solid seasons, while having no sense of entitlement and causing no problems.

Godbold was decent, but to consider him an upgrade over Hairston is laughable. Hairston's worst season at Oregon was better than Godbold's best season at OU.
 
I happen to be an assist. coach at PCW so I am proud so see the positive support given for Tyler. Honestly to just say he is a great kid is not even doing him justice. Just a few facts about Tyler: 6'6, 215, he ave. about 18.5 pts a game, shot 64% from 2, 42% from 3, and 79% from the line, 8.3 rebounds. He has a 36 inch vert. last tested over a year ago. The one thing I think is interesting about his upside is he just turned 17 in Oct. His oldest brother is 6'8 250, and Tyler is bigger than he was at the same age. I think he could grow another 2-3 inches. The other aspects that has not been put out there is that Tyler was recruited by other schools besides ORU. Tyler made it pretty clear in the beginning that he really wanted to try and stay in Oklahoma. He got calls from schools like Sienna, Bucknell, USC, Vanderbuilt, Marquette, but like I previously stated he told those schools he wanted to stay close to home. He also keep his recruiting very private so many people didn't see how many schools were actually contacting him. I know that my opinion is a little bias but I think this is a great signing as a Sooner fan!
 
RDUB said:
I happen to be an assist. coach at PCW so I am proud so see the positive support given for Tyler. Honestly to just say he is a great kid is not even doing him justice. Just a few facts about Tyler: 6'6, 215, he ave. about 18.5 pts a game, shot 64% from 2, 42% from 3, and 79% from the line, 8.3 rebounds. He has a 36 inch vert. last tested over a year ago. The one thing I think is interesting about his upside is he just turned 17 in Oct. His oldest brother is 6'8 250, and Tyler is bigger than he was at the same age. I think he could grow another 2-3 inches. The other aspects that has not been put out there is that Tyler was recruited by other schools besides ORU. Tyler made it pretty clear in the beginning that he really wanted to try and stay in Oklahoma. He got calls from schools like Sienna, Bucknell, USC, Vanderbuilt, Marquette, but like I previously stated he told those schools he wanted to stay close to home. He also keep his recruiting very private so many people didn't see how many schools were actually contacting him. I know that my opinion is a little bias but I think this is a great signing as a Sooner fan!
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Thanks for the info and welcome to the board!
 
RDUB said:
I happen to be an assist. coach at PCW so I am proud so see the positive support given for Tyler. Honestly to just say he is a great kid is not even doing him justice. Just a few facts about Tyler: 6'6, 215, he ave. about 18.5 pts a game, shot 64% from 2, 42% from 3, and 79% from the line, 8.3 rebounds. He has a 36 inch vert. last tested over a year ago. The one thing I think is interesting about his upside is he just turned 17 in Oct. His oldest brother is 6'8 250, and Tyler is bigger than he was at the same age. I think he could grow another 2-3 inches. The other aspects that has not been put out there is that Tyler was recruited by other schools besides ORU. Tyler made it pretty clear in the beginning that he really wanted to try and stay in Oklahoma. He got calls from schools like Sienna, Bucknell, USC, Vanderbuilt, Marquette, but like I previously stated he told those schools he wanted to stay close to home. He also keep his recruiting very private so many people didn't see how many schools were actually contacting him. I know that my opinion is a little bias but I think this is a great signing as a Sooner fan!
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What are his greatest strengths as far as skills on the basketball court go, and what areas does he need to work on? What role do you see him playing on a Big 12 basketball team?
 
Thanks for the report on our newest Sooner, RDUB! I think Tyler will be a great addition to the program. I really like what I have seen of his game on video. I think the possibility that he could add another two or three inches to his frame makes signing him even more exciting. Be sure to stop by as often as you can with an update.

Welcome to OUHoops!!!
 
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