1.) Carl Blair - OU needs a point guard next year, and with Newell being a freshman and this guy being a D-1 transfer I imagine he is the most important player heading into next year. If Newell turns out to be better, then he would be #1.
2.) Steven Pledger- Pledger has a lot of talent.. He is big, a decent athlete, and can shoot the lights out. He needs to live up to that reputation next year. If he is a double figure guy next year OU has a chance to surprise. I am thinking Pledger is going to break out this year.
3.) Andrew Fitzgerald- Like Pledger, OU needs Fitz to get better and more consistent. He can hit jumpers and score a little bit, but he couldn't defend or rebound to save his life last year. Also like Pledger, I think he can have a really solid year next season.
4.) CJ Washington/Nick Thompson- The two juco forwards need to pan out... If they dont, OU will be playing 4 guards all the time and probably get slaughtered on the glass in Big 12 play. These guys are both hard workers, good athletes, and bring a different skillset. I will be happy if Thompson can hit some 3's and rebound.. I will be happy if Washington just grabs 5 or 6 boards a game and gets trash buckets to the tune of 7 or 8 points a game.. Anything more is gravy.
5.) Cameron Clark- The star of the recruiting class needs to live up to the hype and have a really good season. Its a new, young, unestablished team so he has every opportunity to come in and have a big impact. Double figure scoring from him is important if this team is going to the NIT or NCAA.