It almost seems like a given at this point. Gallon is suspended, WW is out for an extended period of time (if not the season). That leaves Crocker, TMG, Davis, Pledger, Fitzgerald and Willis.
Capel called Willis weak physically and mentally so it appears he has 6 guys he can count on plus Willis and Allen. It seems to me Allen has to get 10 minutes a game. That means Fitzgerald plays 30. Willis almost has to play 20 minutes per game. That leaves TMG, Crocker, Davis and Pledger averaging 35 minutes a game.
Anyone know how to beat OU in basketball? If you don't I will tell you. Force the ball into the paint on offense with passes and dribble penetration. That will put Fitzgerald in foul trouble and then OU is screwed. If I were a coach I would be upset with guys taking early shot clock threes give the depth situation at OU. I suspect every coach in the conference will be able to recognize this.
Honestly, without Gallon and WW, I am not sure OU can win another game. Nothing would suggest OU can win on the road at CU let alone Texas and Kansas, this team just can't compete away from Norman. Baylor, A&M and KSU are simply better basketball teams.
I hope I am wrong but I fear OU could lose its next 7 games. (if Gallon can play things change a lot).