Updated Roster (with recruiting commitments)

[SoonerTraveler]

OU MEN’S BASKETBALL
2012-13 Roster (13 scholarship players)

Out: Carl Blair, C.J. Washington, Barry Honore, T.J.Franklin
In: Buddy Hield, Jelon Hornbeak, Isaiah Cousins, C.J. Cole, D.J. Bennett, Ryan Spangler


Seniors (5 scholarship players)
> Romero Osby ... 6-8, 232 Forward ... Meridian, MS / Mississippi State
> Andrew Fitzgerald ... 6-8, 247 Forward ... Baltimore, MD (Brewster Academy NH)
> Steven Pledger ... 6-4, 222 Guard ... Chesapeake, VA (Atlantic Shores Christian School)
> Sam Grooms ... 6-1, 203 Guard ... Greensboro, NC / Chipola College (Marianna, FL)
> Casey Arent ... 6’10, 227 Center, Sierra CC, Rocklin, CA


Juniors (4)
> Amath M’Baye ... 6-9, 214 Forward ... Paris France / Semi Valley, CA / Wyoming
> Cameron Clark ... 6-6, 198 Guard/Forward ... Sherman, TX (Sherman HS)
> Tyler Neal ... 6-7, 227 Forward ... Oklahoma City (Putnam City West HS)
> D.J. Bennett ... 6-8, 215 Forward ... Orland Park, Illinois / Indian Hills CC, Ottumwa, Iowa


Sophomore / Transfer Red shirt (1)
> Ryan Spangler ... 6-8, 232 Forward ... Bridge Creek, OK / Gonzaga


Freshmen (3 + 1)
> Buddy Hield ... 6-4, 190 Guard ... Wichita, KS (Sunrise Christian Academy) / Bahamas
> Jelon Hornbeak ... 6-4, 185 Guard ... Arlington, TX (Grace Preparatory Academy)
> Isaiah Cousins ... 6-4, 188 Guard ... Mount Vernon, NY
> C.J. Cole ... 6-7, 220 Forward ... Sperry, OK / Invited Walk-on; Future Scholarship


Walk-on Players
> James Fraschilla ... Soph, 5-10,142 Guard ... Dallas Highland Park
> Jarrod Kruger ... Soph, 6-1, 174 ... Topeka, KS / Kansas State
> Steve Noworyta ... Freshman, 6-6, 187 ... Hainesport, New Jersey (Holy Cross HS)


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2013 Recruiting Class (so far) … To be on OU team in 2013-14
> Jordan Woodard ... 6-0, 175, PG; Edmond Memorial HS, Okla.
> Dominique Elliott ... 6-8, 247, PF; Garden City, Georgis / JUCO-Trinity Valley CC (Athens, TX)
> Keshaun Hamilton ... 6-10, 270, Center; Palatka (Fla.) HS / JUCO-Labette CC (Parsons, Kansas)


2014 Recruiting Class (so far) … To be on OU team in 2014-15
> Jacob Hammond ... 6-10, 235, Oklahoma City Sky (home school program)

 

[BigTime]

Strong work, trav. Thanks!

 

[perryj74]

The two JUCO players make a lot of sense when you look at a breakdown like this. With Spangler sitting and red-shirting this year there isn't anyone in the graduating class of 2015.

I also don't remember a roster with only one player under 6'4" which is what we have this year and will have next year as well as Grooms is replaced by Woodard.

 

[DenverSooner]

The two JUCO players make a lot of sense when you look at a breakdown like this. With Spangler sitting and red-shirting this year there isn't anyone in the graduating class of 2015.

I was going to say the same thing. It was almost a necessity that OU sign some Juco players when you look at the class break down. I bet OU looks for a Juco or two next year too. Then they can start to focus mostly on high school players if they want to.

 

[BoulderSooner]

I was going to say the same thing. It was almost a necessity that OU sign some Juco players when you look at the class break down. I bet OU looks for a Juco or two next year too. Then they can start to focus mostly on high school players if they want to.

i would bet that we sign 0 juco players next year ...

in next years class if we signed any jucos .. they would come it and join a team with 4 juniors their first fall ..

 

[DenverSooner]

i would bet that we sign 0 juco players next year ...

in next years class if we signed any jucos .. they would come it and join a team with 4 juniors their first fall ..

You are right. I am not sure what I was thinking when I said that.

 

[Ham]

So next season -

1. M'Baye
2. Neal
3. Clark
4. Bennett
5. Spangler
6. Hield
7. Hornbeak
8. Cousins
9. Cole
10. Woodard
11. Elliott
12. Hamilton
13.

Should be one spot left for '13-'14, right?

 

[TheGimper]

So next season -

1. M'Baye
2. Neal
3. Clark
4. Bennett
5. Spangler
6. Hield
7. Hornbeak
8. Cousins
9. Cole
10. Woodard
11. Elliott
12. Hamilton
13.

Should be one spot left for '13-'14, right?

Not if Henry takes that spot.

 

[Sam]

Not if Henry takes that spot.

That's not likely in my little opinion.

 

[furge]

I would be less surprised with a Dominic Woodson or Karviar Shepherd commitment than I would by Jarion playing Big XII basketball. And that's pessimistic about JH, not optimistic about the other guys.

 

[WTSooner]

I thought Henry had reclassified to 2014?

Either way, I think he is a long shot. We wouldn't still be recruiting guys either, if we were out of scholarships.

 

[Ham]

Three more questions
1) Can someone that follows it closely list the most likely targets for the last spot?
I assume Dominic Woodson and Karviar Shepherd, but any others?
And 2) who is most likely to commit among these - without being overly optimistic?
3) By evidently sigining three guys in November (Woodard, Elliott, Hamilton), does this mean that LK can focus in on one target for the spring signing period? Is that more advantageous or would he rather sign all 4 in Novemeber and then concentrate full time on the '14-'15 class from here on out?

 

[SoonerTraveler]

Regarding the one open scholarship spot ...

If all else fails, there is always the possibility of another inbound NCAA transfer. Maybe someone like one of these guys ...

Romero Osby ... 6-8, 232 Forward ... Meridian, MS / Mississippi State
Amath M’Baye ... 6-9, 214 Forward ... Paris France / Semi Valley, CA / Wyoming
Ryan Spangler ... 6-8, 232 Forward ... Bridge Creek, OK / Gonzaga