Ro' gettin some draft love

[McJacknife]

You may be proven right, but I'm not about to bet against him.

Taylor Griffin was even less likely to develop into a real SF, and he held a roster spot for a year.

 

[TheGimper]

Tobias Harris is the closest player to Osby's (hopeful) NBA style.

 

[Capel's Mustache]

Isn't he Taylor Griffin with a better jump shot and just a little less athleticism?

 

[McJacknife]

Isn't he Taylor Griffin with a better jump shot and just a little less athleticism?

That's kinda the way I view it. His jump shot gives him a chance, I think.

If someone uses him as a stretch 4... He'll really have to scrap on defense
If someone uses him as a 3... He'll really have to scrap on defense

 

[152219]

Those measurements probably keep him out of the NBA. He really needed to be 6'7+. He doesn't have the skills to play SF in the NBA, and now is below the threshold of most PF's. It's not impossible, but in a day and age where the NFL and NBA draft on potential and body-type as much as anything, I think Osby's chances really took a hit.

Too bad.

Osby was listed at 6'8" this year and that is what he measured with shoes on.

 

[garyeb2]

Osby was listed at 6'8" this year and that is what he measured with shoes on.

Those must have been cute 2" basketball pumps.

 

[152219]

Those must have been cute 2" basketball pumps.

Griffin measured an inch and a half higher in his shoes....1-2 inches is normal

 

[garyeb2]

Griffin measured an inch and a half higher in his shoes....1-2 inches is normal

I have been posting on this board for almost two years that Osby wasn't a hair over 6'6". Come to find out he is 6'6". You, however, are welcome to believe whatever you want.

 

[152219]

I have been posting on this board for almost two years that Osby wasn't a hair over 6'6". Come to find out he is 6'6". You, however, are welcome to believe whatever you want.

And he will be listed by what his height in shoes like everyone else is because people don't play basketball in bare feet.

 

[152219]

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/blake_griffin/#$/playerfile/blake_griffin/index.html

Griffin is listed at 6'10" which is what he measured in shoes at the NBA combine.

 

[garyeb2]

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/blake_griffin/#$/playerfile/blake_griffin/index.html

Griffin is listed at 6'10" which is what he measured in shoes at the NBA combine.

Well, I'm 6' tall when I'm wearing cowboy boots. But, that doesn't change the fact that I'm 5'10". I don't go to town barefoot. But, I'm still just 5'!0".

The fact is Osby's listed height of 6'8" has always been an exaggeration. He was under sized for the position he played in college and will be quite undersized as a #4 as a pro. As a #3 he will probably out quicked.

He is a good guy, a good player, and I wish the best for him. Typically, players like Osby turn out to be D League all stars and never hang on to a roster spot because they are competing against guys that are just as good and 2" taller.

That is my opinion. I could be wrong. That is all I have to say on the topic.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

Well, I'm 6' tall when I'm wearing cowboy boots. But, that doesn't change the fact that I'm 5'10". I don't go to town barefoot. But, I'm still just 5'!0".

The fact is Osby's listed height of 6'8" has always been an exaggeration. He was under sized for the position he played in college and will be quite undersized as a #4 as a pro. As a #3 he will probably out quicked.

He is a good guy, a good player, and I wish the best for him. Typically, players like Osby turn out to be D League all stars and never hang on to a roster spot because they are competing against guys that are just as good and 2" taller.

That is my opinion. I could be wrong. That is all I have to say on the topic.

you would have a point if some people played in shoes and some didn't. but they don't...and you don't.

 

[bgrch1350]

Well, I'm 6' tall when I'm wearing cowboy boots. But, that doesn't change the fact that I'm 5'10". I don't go to town barefoot. But, I'm still just 5'!0".

The fact is Osby's listed height of 6'8" has always been an exaggeration. He was under sized for the position he played in college and will be quite undersized as a #4 as a pro. As a #3 he will probably out quicked.

He is a good guy, a good player, and I wish the best for him. Typically, players like Osby turn out to be D League all stars and never hang on to a roster spot because they are competing against guys that are just as good and 2" taller.

That is my opinion. I could be wrong. That is all I have to say on the topic.

Players play in shoes...end of story

 

[BoulderSooner]

I no way was he undersized for college

 

[WTSooner]

I no way was he undersized for college

Agreed. I don't think anybody is saying that though.

 

[DSMok1]

Players play in shoes...end of story

I wonder if he plays in the shoes with the 2" heels?

His 2" thick shoes came within 1/4" of Cole Aldrich's 2 1/4" combine record.

 

[DSMok1]

The top 25 most similar players to Romero Osby, by physical measurements & athletic measurements:

2013 Romero Osby
2012 Olek Czyz
2001 Joe Johnson
2000 Marcus Goree
2005 Steven Smith
2012 Darius Miller
2000 Mark Madsen
2002 Ryan Humphrey
2006 Steven Smith
2001 Gyasi Cline-Heard
2013 Elias Harris
2001 Bobby Simmons
2000 Eduardo Najera
2012 Mike Glover
2005 Juan Mendez
2007 Reyshawn Terry
2008 Quan Prowell
2008 Maarty Leunen
2006 Mardy Collins
2013 Arsalan Kazemi
2011 Marcus Morris
2000 Reed Rawlings
2002 John Salmons
2008 Trent Plaisted
2006 Morris Almond

(I refined the algorithm since yesterday. The full spreadsheet is at https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bx1NfCUslJwxY3RCbzRsTldvZmc/edit?usp=sharing )

Not exactly the most promising group, unfortunately. Joe Johnson was similar, but a little different skill set BB wise!

Here are M'Baye's comps:
2010 Luke Babbitt
2007 Dominic McGuire
2001 Shane Battier
2012 Maxi Kleber
2006 Louis Amundson
2005 Mindaugas Katelynas
2007 Sun Yue
2001 Joe Johnson
2000 Reed Rawlings
2002 John Salmons
2009 Semen Shashkov
2001 Troy Murphy
2013 Andre Roberson
2007 James Mays
2011 Tobias Harris

 

[CrimsonandCream14]

Tweeted a few minutes ago..

Romero D. Osby ‏@RoeOsby24
Measured in at 6'7 without shoes and 6'8.5 with shoes! Guess I have grown an inch since Tuesday. Smh!

 

[KBaden145]

Tweeted a few minutes ago..

Romero D. Osby ‏@RoeOsby24
Measured in at 6'7 without shoes and 6'8.5 with shoes! Guess I have grown an inch since Tuesday. Smh!

Funny. Might be rooting for this kid to make it more than any Sooner in any sport. We should strive to always have guys like him in the program. Great leader and great example. I might show recruits images of the Blake Show but I would show prospective boosters and supporters images of Roe.

 

[BigTime]

Tweeted a few minutes ago..

Romero D. Osby ‏@RoeOsby24
Measured in at 6'7 without shoes and 6'8.5 with shoes! Guess I have grown an inch since Tuesday. Smh!

6-7 is much better than 6-6.

I have a feeling that he hears his name called on draft day. Will be well deserved.