Originally published at: https://pistolsfiringblog.com/what-will-oklahoma-state-do-with-its-final-three-roster-spots/
PORTAL TRACKER And then there were three. With Arizona State transfer Andrija Grbovic committing to Oklahoma State on Wednesday, Steve Lutz is down to three roster spots remaining. To have a little fun on a Thursday, here’s what archetypes of players I could see the Cowboys going after and a handful of players in the portal who fit those profiles. 1. A Big with Experience If you read my thoughts following basketball games or listened to The Reload, you’d know there aren’t many people with more Ben Ahmed stock than me. But, given how important the center position has been to the first two seasons of the Steve Lutz Era (Abou Ousmane and Parsa Fallah), I’d be a little concerned if two sophomores were all the Cowboys had down low. Ahmed is going to be really good — maybe as soon as next season. But, he averaged 5.9 fouls per 40 minutes. I believe Mekhi Ragland could develop into a really fun big, but he averaged eight fouls per 40. Through two seasons in Stillwater, Lutz seems to like big bodies at center, but you wonder if given the defensive struggles this past season if OSU will opt for a…
The ASU kid sounds very solid but if the money is too much try for Colonel. Gives an athletic presence down low and a different style of player for the two sophomores to battle against in practice.
IMHO, definitely a point guard. Younger would be better (unless one is found with instant offense because I’m not sure if there is a clutch shooter as of yet) for continuity in two years, but also because how many teams have been hindered when the starting PG turns an ankle and there’s not a good option to give the number 2 guy a break while the starter heals. Especially with HCSL’s style. Also, definitely one who likes to D it up.
Wing - a stabilizing force (points and defense) while the freshmen grow. Looks like there may be enough in place unless they’re not ready for the B12 - then it could be significant.
Thoughts: Super excited to see Allmond, Felesi, and Natt on the court together!!! Has Brian worked with his son on lock down defense - what can one expecton that side of the ball? Crotty should study tape of Daniel Bobick on D (under-appreciated).
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