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[OUHoops]

http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31000&ATCLID=211621094

 

[AdaSooner]

While it's an honor to be invited to the USA training camp, the selfish side of me would rather see Trae spend the summer working out with his teammates in preparation for the August trip to New Zealand and the start of the season next fall.

Am I the only one who feels that way?

 

[usedtobe1]

No

 

[skyvue]

While it's an honor to be invited to the USA training camp, the selfish side of me would rather see Trae spend the summer working out with his teammates in preparation for the August trip to New Zealand and the start of the season next fall.

Am I the only one who feels that way?

I'm with you. I'm pleased that Trae was honored with a invitation, but in the perfect world that exists only in my brain, he declines, with thanks.

 

[BCSooners]

I'm with you. I'm pleased that Trae was honored with a invitation, but in the perfect world that exists only in my brain, he declines, with thanks.

I don't think this is something you should turn down though. He's going to training camp with the best players his age so he's going to get better.

 

[Stikboy]

Yeah it would certainly be best for OU for him to work with our guys, as this is going to be "his team". After the putrid abomination of a year ago, I wish he'd focus on OU. People may not really be thinking about this, but Trae really needs to utilize this summer to get much stronger physically, also. All that being said, it is an honor and you can't blame him for doing it.

 

[SoonerTraveler]

Here is a link to the 28 players on the initial roster.

https://www.usab.com/mens/u19/roster.aspx

Only 12 players will make the team and travel to Egypt.

I am selfish from a different angle. I hope Trae is good enough to make the 12-man roster.

 

[CoachTalk]

I want him to play. They are very limited on campus with the staff. He's been on campus everyday he's been in town. This will Only make him better

 

[Stikboy]

Yeah but if he makes it will it affect his pre international trip practices?

 

[usedtobe1]

Here is a link to the 28 players on the initial roster.

https://www.usab.com/mens/u19/roster.aspx

Only 12 players will make the team and travel to Egypt.

I am selfish from a different angle. I hope Trae is good enough to make the 12-man roster.

I notice a couple of players that OU recruited are on the list of 28 players invited to try out for the team: Marques Bolden and Payton Pritchard. If Pritchard had stuck with his OU commitment, we wouldn't have gotten Trae IMHO.

 

[Mac]

I noticed Bol Bol has an OU offer, is he a long shot or do the Sooner really have a chance?

 

[ksSooner13]

I noticed Bol Bol has an OU offer, is he a long shot or do the Sooner really have a chance?

My guess is he'll end up at Kentucky, unless Self can convince him to come home to Kansas and play

 

[AdaSooner]

I notice a couple of players that OU recruited are on the list of 28 players invited to try out for the team: Marques Bolden and Payton Pritchard. If Pritchard had stuck with his OU commitment, we wouldn't have gotten Trae IMHO.

I was bummed when Pritchard switched his comm to Oregon. Now, I'm glad he did. OU got the best of the two in Trae Young.

 

[skyvue]

I was bummed when Pritchard switched his comm to Oregon. Now, I'm glad he did. OU got the best of the two in Trae Young.

I understand your viewpoint, but don't you think we'd have gotten four years from Pritchard and are likely to get just two or even one from Trae?

If so, I'd choose PP.

 

[BoulderSooner]

I notice a couple of players that OU recruited are on the list of 28 players invited to try out for the team: Marques Bolden and Payton Pritchard. If Pritchard had stuck with his OU commitment, we wouldn't have gotten Trae IMHO.

it wouldn't have effect trae he is a much better player

 

[AdaSooner]

I understand your viewpoint, but don't you think we'd have gotten four years from Pritchard and are likely to get just two or even one from Trae?

If so, I'd choose PP.

I agree with Boulder, I think Trae is a much better player.

That's not the only reason I see him as our best option, though. Young is an elite point guard who is an even better shooter/scorer. Pritchard can score, but he is clearly a pass first point guard.

When I ask myself if we need a pass first point guard or one who can set up his teammates, yet stretch defenses with his range and find a way to score when the game is on the line, I always get the same answer. Next year's team needs scoring more. Trae gives us the best of both worlds.

 

[usedtobe1]

When I ask myself if we need a pass first point guard or one who can set up his teammates, yet stretch defenses with his range and find a way to score when the game is on the line, I always get the same answer. Next year's team needs scoring more. Trae gives us the best of both worlds.

Agreed. We were awful shooting from the perimeter last year. Teams could pack the paint and stop dribble drives by Odomes and others. Trae will force teams to play the perimeter more honestly. On top of that, he's a good passer and facilitator running an offense. Like Ada said, we got the best of both worlds.

 

[Stikboy]

Just announced on twitter he's skipping to work at OU with teammates.

 

[skyvue]

Just announced on twitter he's skipping to work at OU with teammates.

Here's what he had to say:

First off, I want to say thank you to USA Basketball for giving me the opportunity to try out for the U19 National team. It does not go unappreciated. But after discussing with my family and OU coaching staff, I have decided not to attend the USA 19U trials this year. I think it's important for me to continue to build a strong foundation with my coaches and teammates before the 2017-2018 season begins. Thanks again @USABasketball and bring home the Gold.

 

[thewez]

I like this move too. Be a gym rat with your teammates, build the chemistry that will help this year. If you are only planning on being in college for a year or two make the most of it.