Romero Osby a Sooner per Evan Daniels of Scout

[Sam]

Wow, Mississippi State transfer.

EvanDanielscout

#SCOOP According to a source, Romero Osby just gave a verbal commitment to Jeff Capel and Oklahoma.

 

[Tony]

He wants to go somewhere where his versatility can be showcased:

http://www.cdispatch.com/sports/article.asp?aid=6013

Didn't play a lot at Mississippi State. Pretty interesting. Guess that means we're out with Noreen. That's all our scholly's right?

 

[Sam]

High School video of him
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQW0spGh6tA[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqPI1B5-Oj0&feature=related[/ame]

 

[Tony]

Like just about everything else that has happened with this program this offseason, I am not sure what to make of this.

 

[Sam]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8JEogbvRGI[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4ZpjRqvKls&feature=related[/ame]

 

[boksooner]

I am confused

 

[Sam]

Out of high school (2008 class)

57 in the Nation Per Rivals, 19th Power Forward

#20 Power Forward Scout

#16 Power Forward ESPN, 51 overall

Rivals listed OU as one of the teams that offered him.

 

[boksooner]

Has he used his redshirt? Do we know why he's transferring?

 

[OU918]

Has he used his redshirt? Do we know why he's transferring?

Wants to go somewhere that can "showcase his versatility". He has 3 years to play 2 since he hasn't Redshirted yet.

Does this mean we are not taking Noreen now?

 

[boksooner]

Wants to go somewhere that can "showcase his versatility". He has 3 years to play 2 since he hasn't Redshirted yet.

Does this mean we are not taking Noreen now?

All ships are spoken for, unless someone transfers out.

 

[OU918]

Here's a little more info: http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2010/4/30/1452919/romero-osby-transferring-from

Here's his ESPN profile: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=41835

 

[Sooner Tyra]

Can someone break down his game and how does he compare to other options (Noreen and Moultrie)? Looks to be athletic and a skilled 4 man that capel has been missing. Talk about out of the blue, I sure didnt expect this!

 

[stoopified]

My gut reaction is we DON'T need a 6'8 230 lb power forward WHO SHOOTS THREES.We already have 6'9 225 lb forward(Thompson.) who shoots threes.I would rather wait on Noreen or another recruit for next season than sign another perimeter big man.Having said that,IF Capel does want this guy I will trust he knows what he is doing.

 

[ouboomer]

watching all the videos (thanks for posting the videos) he does not lack athletic ability.....This will be interesting to follow....

 

[Sooner Tyra]

Im guessing this guy is probably a better option than Noreen because we have two simular players to him in Thompson and Neal. Osby gives us more muscle and athletic ability. Wonder if he can defend?

 

[hoopsaustin]

I wad intrigued with Noreen.. I'm bummed but i trust capel

 

[afaSooner]

I think Osby is a great get. We need all the experience we can get. :clap

 

[NickZepp]

Where are we getting these scholarships from.

 

[boomer0187]

Does he have to sit out next year?

 

[boksooner]

Where are we getting these scholarships from.

A combination of donations and revenue