thebigabd
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David Godbold was recruited by basically nobody out of high school, and signed by OU late in the game. He never averaged more than 7.7 points per game at OU, but I don't think anyone would say he didn't have a big impact on the program during his time there.
He had some huge games against loaded opponents, and just played within himself. He had serious problems with dribbling, a slow release, and had limited athletic ability. But he played hard defense, knocked down some shots, and at 6'5'' 220 was a big player at the SG spot.
When I watch the Lazenby high school videos (and apparently he put on a bunch of weight, got quicker, stronger, etc in juco but I haven't seen it) I imagine it was a little like Godbold. Doesn't have a quick release, isn't the greatest ball-handler, but is good size and can get the ball in the hole.
We will see, and comparing to Godbold is pretty lofty at this point despite the fact David only averaged 6 points and 4 rebounds per game on his career, but I wouldn't be surprised if Ty had a Godbold-ish role on the team.
Ty Lazenby (6'5'' 215)
He scored 22.9 points per game with 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. He shot 86 percent from the free throw line, 45 percent from the field and 36 percent on his 3-point attempts. Been the MVP on every team he has ever played on since his freshman year of high school, won championships 3 years in a row in high school.
David Godbold (6'5'' 220)
Averaged 24.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game as a senior at Douglass High School... Named to The Oklahoman's All-City Team and to the Oklahoma Coaches Association's All-State Team .
He had some huge games against loaded opponents, and just played within himself. He had serious problems with dribbling, a slow release, and had limited athletic ability. But he played hard defense, knocked down some shots, and at 6'5'' 220 was a big player at the SG spot.
When I watch the Lazenby high school videos (and apparently he put on a bunch of weight, got quicker, stronger, etc in juco but I haven't seen it) I imagine it was a little like Godbold. Doesn't have a quick release, isn't the greatest ball-handler, but is good size and can get the ball in the hole.
We will see, and comparing to Godbold is pretty lofty at this point despite the fact David only averaged 6 points and 4 rebounds per game on his career, but I wouldn't be surprised if Ty had a Godbold-ish role on the team.
Ty Lazenby (6'5'' 215)
He scored 22.9 points per game with 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. He shot 86 percent from the free throw line, 45 percent from the field and 36 percent on his 3-point attempts. Been the MVP on every team he has ever played on since his freshman year of high school, won championships 3 years in a row in high school.
David Godbold (6'5'' 220)
Averaged 24.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game as a senior at Douglass High School... Named to The Oklahoman's All-City Team and to the Oklahoma Coaches Association's All-State Team .
