This current roster is stacked and one of the most talented we've EVER had in Stillwater. Just look at wins over teams like Baylor and Texas where we went toe-to-toe with teams with great talent. Then you look at losses to teams like Oakland and realize these inconsistencies are due to
POOR COACHING. Imagine what Coach Eddie Sutton could have done with this lineup (or a coach like Kelvin Sampson).
5 star Bryce Thompson G 6'5" 195 lbs
Strengths = ability to create his own shot, athletic ability
Weaknesses = decision making (forcing contested shots), free throw shooting
5 star Moussa Cisse F 7'0" 225 lbs
Strengths = athletic ability, shot blocking ability, rebounding (but still under performs)
Weaknesses = shooting, low post moves, free throw shooting, decision making (passing)
4 star Avery Anderson G 6'3" 170 lbs
Strengths = ability to create his own shot, athletic ability, defense (on ball defender and could be one of the best in the country but doesn't give the same effort every possession), free throw shooting, rebounding
Weaknesses = decision making (forces too many bad shots & head scratching passes), ball handing (left hand), due to his athleticism he tries to block too many too many shots and should focus on taking charges and slapping away the ball, inconsistent play (tries to do too much instead letting the game come to him and needs to eliminate number of mistakes)
4 star Kalib Boone F 6'9" 210 lbs
Strengths = athletic ability, post offensive skills, 2pt shooting percentage, shot blocking ability, rebounding (but still under performs)
Weaknesses = decision making (passing), tries to block everything and that gets him into foul trouble
4 star Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe F 6'7" 215 lbs
Strengths = athletic ability, driving to the lane, ability to create his own shot, rebounding (but still under performs)
Weaknesses = over confident in dribbling ability (dribbles too much in transition which usually results in a turnover), free throw shooting, decision making (passing)
4 star Rondel Walker G 6'5" 180 lbs
Strengths = defense (on ball defender), free throw shooting
Weaknesses = shooting (streaky)
4 star Bryce Williams G 6'2" 180 lbs
Strengths = defense (on ball defender), athletic ability, free throw shooting, decision making (passing but isn't consistent and would be much better in his natural position at SG/SF)
Weaknesses = decision making (forcing contested shots)
4 star Woody Newton G/F 6'8" 200 lbs
Strengths = athletic ability
Weaknesses = strength (needs to add weight), decision making (forcing contested shots), free throw shooting, shooting (streaky)
4 star Tyreek Smith F 6'7" 220 lbs
Strengths = athletic ability, energy & hustle, shot blocking ability, rebounding
Weaknesses = shooting (away from the basket), free throw shooting, decision making (passing)
4 star Chris Harris Jr. G 6'2" 200 lbs
Strengths = shooting
Weaknesses = decision making (forcing contested shots), athletic ability
4 star Donovan Williams G 6'5" 200 lbs
Strengths = drives to the hoop, shot selection (takes good shots), defense
Weaknesses = athletic ability, free throw shooting
3 star Isaac Likekele G/F 6'5" 215 lbs
Strengths = decision making (shooting & passing), defense (on ball defender), toughness, ball handling, rebounding, leader
Weaknesses = 3pt shooting, free throw shooting
3 star Keylan Boone G/F 6'8" 200 lbs
Strengths = elite rebounding ability, athletic ability, free throw shooting, defense (has ability to be one of the best lockdown defenders on the team)
Weaknesses = shooting (streaky), decision making (passing & forcing contested shots)
3 star Bernard Kouma F 6'10" 240 lbs
Strengths = effort, rebounding
Weaknesses = athletic ability, shooting ability, decision making (passing)
As a whole, the team needs to work on the following areas:
1)
free throw shooting (which could have changed the outcome in MANY games)
2)
shooting (we are impatient and take too many contested shots early in the shot clock and don't wait for a better or easier shot)
3)
passing (the BIGS all need to work on their passing from the post, on the perimeter, and to start any transition offense and decision making by the guards who try to force ill-advised passes in transition)
4)
rebounding (on defense finding a nearby player and turning to block them out - not standing around waiting for a rebound so they can outjump the other person which is lazy)