Toughness of Woodard

[Postman77]

Great story in the Oklahoman about Woodard and how tough he is. I can't wait to see him play next year healthy. It is evident he is a leader and someone who will do anything to win. He will be a great piece to build around.

http://newsok.com/edmond-memorials-...ain-to-help-bulldogs-to-title/article/3780712

 

[SoonerTraveler]

Get well Jordan. I cannot wait to see you play in Crimson and Cream.

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The roster next year will have five guards recruited from high school. They will be young, but it will be fun to watch them grow up on the court.

 

[AdaSooner]

I'm anxious to see Jordan play when he's healthy. Despite the nagging injuries for much of the season, he was still 6th in scoring in Class 6A with a 15.4 ppg average; tied for 3rd in rebounds with a 7.1 rpg average; and, he was 4th in assists. He also had the 3rd best free throw shooting percentage at 83.3%

The biggest surprise to me was his rebounding. I knew he was strong and quick to the ball, but had no idea he could board at a clip usually reserved for the bigs. A 7.1 rpg average is not that far behind his teammate, Shaq Morris, who led 6A in rebounding with an 8.7 rpg average. That also explains how Jordan was able to slip inside on the put-back at the buzzer to win the state championship for EM last season.

 

[SoonerinNC]

Woodard actually dove out of bounds to tip the ball back to a teammate and then put the missed shot back in for the win.

They were actually a point behind with like six seconds to go and Woodard deflected the in bounds pass while diving out of bounds.

 

[j2d2]

I suppose that it will be Cousins vs. Woodard for starting point guard position next year, right?

 

[WTSooner]

I suppose that it will be Cousins vs. Woodard for starting point guard position next year, right?

I would think so.

 

[AdaSooner]

I suppose that it will be Cousins vs. Woodard for starting point guard position next year, right?

Yes, and it could be quite a battle. Isiah will have an advantage in size and experience at the college level. Jordan will bring better handles and more overall experience in playing the point to the competition. I also believe he has a slight edge on the offensive end.

Both are known for having quick feet and hands, and a toughness on defense LK likes to see in his guards. In the end, though, it may come down to which player can run the offense with the fewest number of turnovers.

 

[vbdad]

I think Woodard wins the job by Christmas.