Spangler's condition essential for title run | Norman Transcript

[OUHoops]

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[Capel's Mustache]

Thanks for posting. I thought I remembered reading he had dead legs last year! This article lets me know I didn't make that up

 

[WaymanFan]

Thanks for posting. I thought I remembered reading he had dead legs last year! This article lets me know I didn't make that up

I'm having a hard time wondering why anybody thought otherwise. I didn't play competitive basketball past grade school and it was apparent to me that he wore down the past two years. For this team to make a title run, we simply can't have Ryan Spangler playing the way he has the previous two years in March. That said, it has been encouraging watching Dante Buford develop in front of our eyes. If he can continue getting better, Ryan should get the necessary rest he'll need to play at a high level down the stretch. I'm also worried bout Ryan's knee. If you look at his 3-point attempts the past few games, he's not getting any lift-off on those shots...hope it's healing.

 

[j2d2]

Buford's rebounding and defense need a lot of work. I welcome his offensive contribution but to replace Spangler he has got to play good defense and rebound far better than present.