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2009 Oklahoma Sooners Basketball Schedule

11/03/09     vs. British Columbia (Ex.)     Norman     7:00 p.m. CT
11/14/09     vs. Mount St. Mary’s     Norman     TBA
11/17/09     vs. Louisiana-Monroe TV     Norman     7:00 p.m. CT
11/21/09     at VCU     Richmond, Va.     6:30 p.m. CT

Great Alaska Shootout
11/25/09     vs. San Diego     Anchorage, Alaska     TBA
11/26/09     vs. Houston     Anchorage, Alaska     TBA
11/28/09     TBD     Anchorage, Alaska     TBA
12/02/09     vs. Arkansas TV     Norman     7:00 p.m. CT
12/06/09     vs. Arizona TV     Norman     6:00 p.m. CT
12/09/09     vs. Centenary College TV     Norman     7:00 p.m. CT
12/12/09     at Utah TV     Salt Lake City, Utah     3:00 p.m. CT
12/19/09     vs. Northern Colorado TV     Norman     TBA
All-College Classic
12/21/09     vs. UTEP TV     Oklahoma City     5:30 p.m. CT
12/31/09     at Gonzaga TV     Spokane, Wash.     9:00 p.m. CT

2010 Oklahoma Sooners Basketball Schedule

01/04/10     vs. Maryland Eastern Shore TV     Norman     7:00 p.m. CT
01/09/10     at Baylor TV     Waco, Texas     5:00 p.m. CT
01/11/10     vs. Oklahoma State TV     Norman     8:00 p.m. CT
01/16/10     vs. Missouri TV     Norman     12:00 p.m. CT
01/19/10     at Texas A&M TV     College Station, Texas     7:00 p.m. CT
01/23/10     at Texas Tech TV     Lubbock, Texas     7:00 p.m. CT
01/27/10     vs. Iowa State TV     Norman     8:00 p.m. CT
01/30/10     at Nebraska TV     Lincoln, Neb.     12:30 p.m. CT
02/06/10     vs. Texas TV     Norman     3:00 p.m. CT
02/09/10     vs. Texas Tech TV     Norman     7:00 p.m. CT
02/13/10     at Oklahoma State TV     Stillwater, Okla.     1:00 p.m. CT
02/17/10     at Colorado TV     Boulder, Colo.     8:00 p.m. CT
02/20/10     vs. Kansas State TV     Norman     5:00 p.m. CT
02/22/10     at Kansas TV     Lawrence, Kan.     8:00 p.m. CT
02/27/10     vs. Baylor TV     Norman     12:30 p.m. CT
03/01/10     at Texas TV     Austin, Texas     8:00 p.m. CT
03/06/10     vs. Texas A&M TV     Norman     11:00 a.m. CT

2010 Big 12 Championship
03/10/10     First Round TV     Kansas City, Mo.     TBA
03/11/10     Quarterfinals     Kansas City, Mo.     TBA
03/12/10     Semifinals TV     Kansas City, Mo.     TBA
03/13/10     Final TV     Kansas City, Mo.     5:00 p.m. CT

It seems that if Coach Capel’s

Oklahoma Sooners have an uncanny way of attracting high quality talent year after year. After finishing the 2008-2009 basketball season with a loss to North Carolina in the NCAA South Regionals, they once again have added an outstanding group of players with their 2009 men’s NCAA basketball recruiting class. To many observers in the Big 12 conference, the Sooners have just reloaded their gun for a run at the 2009-2010 NCAA title.

Oklahoma Sooners have an uncanny way of attracting high quality talent year after year. After finishing the 2008-2009 basketball season with a loss to North Carolina in the NCAA South Regionals, they once again have added an outstanding group of players with their 2009 men’s NCAA basketball recruiting class. To many observers in the Big 12 conference, the Sooners have just reloaded their gun for a run at the 2009-2010 NCAA title.

 

 

2009 Oklahoma Sooners Recruits

 

#1 2009 Oklahoma Recruit – C – Keith Gallon

Ht: 6’9”

Wt: 300lbs

ESPN Ranking: #11

 

Gallon is a wide bodied center that already has a solid inside offensive game. He will also pose problems on the defensive end because he has shown a consistent ability to move outside and hit the jump shot, including those from 3pt range. Overlooked in his skill set is that Gallon is more than an adequate ball handler and passer. Although at times he has shown a tendency to drift to the perimeter, (yes, big men do like shooting those jump shots) this will undoubtedly change once exposed to Coach Capels system. Many feel that with overall strength improvement and keeping an eye on his weight, Gallon can eventually become a premier scorer on the inside.

 

#2 2009 Oklahoma Recruit – PG – Tommy Mason-Griffin

Ht: 5’10”

Wt: 190lbs

ESPN Ranking: #24

 

This young man is just what the doctor ordered for Coach Capels Sooners. He is a point guard that not only can run an offense but be a scoring threat from anywhere on the floor. Mason–Griffin is strong, athletic and with good leaping ability. He is above average when driving the lane to either attack the basket or kick it out to the open man. His passing ability is outstanding with either hand and has shown the knack for delivering the ball right into the shooters pocket. Look for Mason-Griffin to become one of Coach Capels team leaders in the very near future.

 

#3 2009 Oklahoma Recruit – PF – Andrew Fitzgerald

Ht: 6’8”

Wt: 250lbs

ESPN Ranking: #68

 

Powerful, relentless, and passionate are just a few of the words the scouts used in describing this young man. What he lacks for in quickness and explosiveness he makes up for with his positioning and physical play. Fitzgerald has good fundamental inside offensive skills but would benefit from developing a better face up game. His rebounding on both ends of the floor is tireless. A true monster on the boards, Fitzgerald will be looked upon to contribute in the upcoming 2009-2010 Sooner season.

 

#4 2009 Oklahoma Recruit – SG – Steve Pledger   

Ht: 6’4”

Wt: 170lbs

ESPN Ranking: #84

 

Pledger is a good sized shooting guard that has the accuracy to extend the opposing team’s defense. He also has shown the strength and the willingness to post up against smaller wing players to use his height to his advantage. Although he doesn’t have the explosive quickness on defense, he knows how to play position and has shown an excellent basketball IQ. Pledger is also not afraid to launch the shots when the game is on the line. Some have said.. “a fearless competitor”.

 

#5 2009 Oklahoma Recruit – PF – Kyle Hardwick

Ht: 6’8”

Wt: 233lbs

ESPN Ranking: n/a

 

Hardwick is one of those players that seems to go unnoticed because he quietly contributes. He possesses a workman like attitude and is unaffected by the lack of scoring chances. Hardwick is a strong physical player that is a relentless rebounder on both ends of the floor. Hardwick is a player that will fit right in under Coach Capels system.

 

Refs: 

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/school?season=2009&schoolId=201&page=commits&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncb%2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fschool%3fseason%3d2009%26schoolId%3d201%26page%3dcommits, http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/teams/oae, http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=3725230

Ht: 6’10”

Wt: 240 lbs

College Stats (ESPN)

Oklahoma Sooners

2007-08 14.7 PPG, 9.1 RBG, 1.8 AST

2008-09 22.7 PPG, 14.4 RBG, 2.3 AST

Awards

2008-09 Associated Press and Sporting News Play of the Year

2008-09 John Wooden Award and Naismith Award Awards

Summary:

Blake Griffin is 6-10/ 240 lbs and is being listed as a Power Forward and Center for the draft. He played for the Oklahoma Sooners and is going pro after his Sophomore year. Its likely that most teams would take Griffin with the first pick even if they are stacked inside if just to use him for trade bait. If Sacramento gets the first pick, expect them to hold on to Griffin as a potential franchise player!

Strengths:
- Physical Size
- Offense in the Post
- Rebounding

- Finishing ability and overall Athleticism

Weaknesses:

- Shot selection and Three Point Shooting
- Decision Making at Times

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