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As always, this is complied from several sources, and is here just to give us all a little Sooner hoops info to make it through the summer. Just because a player isn't mentioned doesn't mean that he isn't doing well....
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TMG: The big question on everyone's mind revolves around TMG's back injury that has kept him out of the early workouts and the F7 All-Star game. Well never fear OUhoops.com because TMG is back at work and the back is fine! I try not to Facebook creep too much, but this quote of his from a few weeks ago caught my eye and I found it worth sharing:
The best thing that I have heard about TMG is that he has always worked really hard in the weight room since he was pretty young. He has some serious upper body strength.
Steven Pledger: I know many of you were wanting some Bird Man info last week and so was I so here it goes: Steven is on campus and working hard. In fact, he has been getting to the gym early and working out with some of the training staff to get in more shots. He is enjoying being with his teammates. He is slightly shorter than Ray Willis but has some pretty good bulk on him And one report I got said that he has been racking up some steals on D during pick up. That's a good sign if he wants to get some good court time next year.
Drew Fitzgerald: Got a report saying he may be in the 6'7 range, but whether he is an inch taller or shorter than that still probably means he will be more of a power forward type (which many of us expected). He really has a high motor, and once he bulks up, should be a factor on the glass in the Big 12.
Tiny Gallon: I dug and got some more info on his inside game. He has a really soft touch with both hands and has shown a mean drop step move during pick up. Lots of dunking going on right now in pick up by Tiny. Two people both emphasized how good he is looking running up and down the court during pick up. He has fun out there while he plays and is not a selfish basketball player. He has more length than the Griffins and hopefully can use that to his advantage on defense.
Tony Crocker: One guy called him "the silent leader" of this team. He knows what the guys need to do in order to be ready for fall practice. He is taking his senior leadership role seriously.
Ryan Wright: Got told that his jumper looks "about the same" and he also looks the same on the glass, which is not great news. Let's hope that he can get comfortable out there quickly next year and not play so tentative. The same guy told me that between Ryan and Orlando right now, "Big O is def winning. Hands down." Let's hope Ryan can pick it up and make this a good race for pt.
Willie Warren: Vocal and focused. He has seen the latest draft projections (one site has him 3rd in next year's draft), and he wants to get there. One guy told me that the most exciting thing to watch during the early pick up games has been Warren battling with Ray Willis. He said that it is competitive and very fun to watch.
Ray Willis: Looking really good offensively. Still has a ways to go in becoming a true team player, and learning when to shoot and when to pass. It may be a tough thing to judge during pick up without the coaches there. One thing is clear, the potential is there; Ray just has to reach it.
Kyle Hardrick: At this point, it appears that Hardrick is retaking an English class that he needs for OU, and will join the team shortly there after. I don't think he is in any kind of academic trouble, but you never know...
Recruit Rickey Scott: Told a source (a different one than James Hale) that he "absolutely loved his trip" (to Norman last weekend). Scott is quite the Sooner fan and grew up cheering for OU. Jerry Meyer of Rivals.com called him "perhaps the strongest guard in the 2010 class". He is built a little bit like Terrence Boyd (in other words a linebacker!). When asked about going to OU he said:
While he doesn't have an offer at this time, I'm sure that Capel and Cline are giving him a hard look. He is rated as the 5th best player in Texas by Rivals.com.
Recruit Micheal Cobbins: This long, lefty, power forward is shooting up the national charts and will most likely be in the 50-75 range by next update. He is quite a power dunker and really works hard on the court. I had someone close to his recruitment tell me that OU and he are in communication and that there is mutual interest. We might need to snag him up before OSU does!
I will try to keep this stuff coming this summer as I know that many of you are as thirsty for Sooner hoops tidbits as I am....
-BT
Ok
TMG: The big question on everyone's mind revolves around TMG's back injury that has kept him out of the early workouts and the F7 All-Star game. Well never fear OUhoops.com because TMG is back at work and the back is fine! I try not to Facebook creep too much, but this quote of his from a few weeks ago caught my eye and I found it worth sharing:
The best thing that I have heard about TMG is that he has always worked really hard in the weight room since he was pretty young. He has some serious upper body strength.
Steven Pledger: I know many of you were wanting some Bird Man info last week and so was I so here it goes: Steven is on campus and working hard. In fact, he has been getting to the gym early and working out with some of the training staff to get in more shots. He is enjoying being with his teammates. He is slightly shorter than Ray Willis but has some pretty good bulk on him And one report I got said that he has been racking up some steals on D during pick up. That's a good sign if he wants to get some good court time next year.
Drew Fitzgerald: Got a report saying he may be in the 6'7 range, but whether he is an inch taller or shorter than that still probably means he will be more of a power forward type (which many of us expected). He really has a high motor, and once he bulks up, should be a factor on the glass in the Big 12.
Tiny Gallon: I dug and got some more info on his inside game. He has a really soft touch with both hands and has shown a mean drop step move during pick up. Lots of dunking going on right now in pick up by Tiny. Two people both emphasized how good he is looking running up and down the court during pick up. He has fun out there while he plays and is not a selfish basketball player. He has more length than the Griffins and hopefully can use that to his advantage on defense.
Tony Crocker: One guy called him "the silent leader" of this team. He knows what the guys need to do in order to be ready for fall practice. He is taking his senior leadership role seriously.
Ryan Wright: Got told that his jumper looks "about the same" and he also looks the same on the glass, which is not great news. Let's hope that he can get comfortable out there quickly next year and not play so tentative. The same guy told me that between Ryan and Orlando right now, "Big O is def winning. Hands down." Let's hope Ryan can pick it up and make this a good race for pt.
Willie Warren: Vocal and focused. He has seen the latest draft projections (one site has him 3rd in next year's draft), and he wants to get there. One guy told me that the most exciting thing to watch during the early pick up games has been Warren battling with Ray Willis. He said that it is competitive and very fun to watch.
Ray Willis: Looking really good offensively. Still has a ways to go in becoming a true team player, and learning when to shoot and when to pass. It may be a tough thing to judge during pick up without the coaches there. One thing is clear, the potential is there; Ray just has to reach it.
Kyle Hardrick: At this point, it appears that Hardrick is retaking an English class that he needs for OU, and will join the team shortly there after. I don't think he is in any kind of academic trouble, but you never know...
Recruit Rickey Scott: Told a source (a different one than James Hale) that he "absolutely loved his trip" (to Norman last weekend). Scott is quite the Sooner fan and grew up cheering for OU. Jerry Meyer of Rivals.com called him "perhaps the strongest guard in the 2010 class". He is built a little bit like Terrence Boyd (in other words a linebacker!). When asked about going to OU he said:
While he doesn't have an offer at this time, I'm sure that Capel and Cline are giving him a hard look. He is rated as the 5th best player in Texas by Rivals.com.
Recruit Micheal Cobbins: This long, lefty, power forward is shooting up the national charts and will most likely be in the 50-75 range by next update. He is quite a power dunker and really works hard on the court. I had someone close to his recruitment tell me that OU and he are in communication and that there is mutual interest. We might need to snag him up before OSU does!
I will try to keep this stuff coming this summer as I know that many of you are as thirsty for Sooner hoops tidbits as I am....
-BT
