Point Guard

[okccpa]

If you had to pick a point guard out of the following who would choose: Carl Blair, Omar Leary, Chris Walker, or Alex Spaulding?

 

[Max Power]

C-Walk

 

[bgrch1350]

Since Blair is the only one that can rack up the assist and can actually put up some points, and he's only a sophmore...hmmmm tough choice

 

[AdaSooner]

Spaulding was more of a two guard. Given a choice between the other three, I would take Blair for his passing and court vision, and hope he could learn to play defense.

 

[Big Old Booger]

As Ada said Spaulding was a 2 and of the remaining 3, I actually thought Leary had a smooth stroke from behind the arc. I'd probably take him or Blair but not Walker. That dude is the worst PG I've ever seen at OU.

 

[AdaSooner]

As Ada said Spaulding was a 2 and of the remaining 3, I actually thought Leary had a smooth stroke from behind the arc. I'd probably take him or Blair but not Walker. That dude is the worst PG I've ever seen at OU.

The only reason I took Blair over Leary is that he has two more years to play after this season. He also has better passing skills than Omar. Omar was a better defender. But I'm hoping Carl will work on that part of his game and come back with cat-quick feet next season. Nothing wrong with dreaming, is there?

 

[StatGeek]

Leary

 

[Krugerfan52]

1. Blair - people who rip him now may look stupid in a year or two
2. Leary - decent 3-point shooter, below average athlete
3. Walker - horrible
4. Spaulding - he didn't play PG

 

[Max Power]

1. Blair - people who rip him now may look stupid in a year or two
2. Leary - decent 3-point shooter, below average athlete
3. Walker - horrible
4. Spaulding - he didn't play PG

Right now Blair has a 1.5 assist to turnover ratio. He really needs to take better care of the ball. If he improves on that in the next year or two he will be a very solid point guard

 

[Sid]

If you had to pick a point guard out of the following who would choose: Carl Blair, Omar Leary, Chris Walker, or Alex Spaulding?

CW.

 

[CMSOONER]

I can't believe this is even a question. Blair is hands down the better PG. Leary, Walker and Spaulding had a better support cast.

 

[scrybe]

1. Blair - people who rip him now may look stupid in a year or two
2. Leary - decent 3-point shooter, below average athlete
3. Walker - horrible
4. Spaulding - he didn't play PG

This! Carl Blair is a sophomore, for Pete's sake. He's already hands-down better that any of the other guys listed. Are there deficiences in his game? Absolutely. But he's already a skilled passer who can find the open man and get him the ball. He's also shown he can drive – and finish – which is more than you can say for any of the other PGs mentioned.

I'm excited about this kid and believe he will only get better. And capelfan is right: Blair Jr. will likely make some of our resident basketball gurus look pretty silly.

 

[campbest]

Blair...and it's not even a debate. Appreciate what Leary did, but the only reason he was a JUCO AA is because his team made it to Hutch. Walker....enough said.

 

[thebigabd]

Probably Leary.

 

[seniorsooner]

As has been said Spaulding wasn't a point guard but he still did more than Walker did at OU. In case you guys have forgotten once upon a time Alex Spaudling actually hit some BIG shots in an NCAA tournament game.

 

[scrybe]

Probably Leary.

Or anyone who ever played PG for Texas Tech.

 

[seniorsooner]

Oh and once I saw Alex Spaulding filling out a job application at the Taco Bueno on 12th Ave SE in Norman. 100% true story.

 

[Big Old Booger]

This! Carl Blair is a sophomore, for Pete's sake. He's already hands-down better that any of the other guys listed. Are there deficiences in his game? Absolutely. But he's already a skilled passer who can find the open man and get him the ball. He's also shown he can drive – and finish – which is more than you can say for any of the other PGs mentioned.

I'm excited about this kid and believe he will only get better. And capelfan is right: Blair Jr. will likely make some of our resident basketball gurus look pretty silly.

Leary was light years better than Blair on the defensive end and he had a sweet stroke from behind the arc. I don't think either of them is a whole lot better than the other because both had/have deficiencies, but they were/are definitely better than Walker.

 

[Edmond_Sooner]

Initially i thought about Leary, but to be honest he was perfect for the role he had...a spot action guy that could come in, knock down a shot and play some solid defense...but even then, his defense was in spots so i'm not sure if he played starters minutes he would have been anymore of a better defender than Blair with his size, and he wasnt much quicker if any...

I think i would take Blair who has 2 more years and probably a better distributer...He seems to be a little better at gettin to the hole too, even though it is not impressive...

 

[AdaSooner]

Blair has two more years, so he stands a very good chance of getting a lot better before his career is over.