2009-2010 Oklahoma State Predictions
2008-09 Record: (23-12, 9-7 Big 12)
Coach: Travis Ford (2nd year, 23-12 at Oklahoma State)
Assistants: Butch Pierre, Chris Ferguson, Steve Middleton
Ret. Starters/Lost: 3/2

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Overview: With Blake Griffin gone, this would be a great chance for Travis Ford and his Cowboys to make a big jump in the Big 12. The one problem is that they lost two major starters in point guard Byron Eaton (14.3ppg, 5.7apg) and wing Terrel Harris (13.9ppg). The Cowboys run an uptempo offense and will look to sophomore Kelton Page (5-10, 168), who is an outstanding three-point shooter, but not a pure point. Freshmen Ray Penn (5-9, 170) is a future star, but may be hampered by off-season shoulder surgery. At wing the Cowboys return their best player in James Anderson (6-6, 195), a great shooter, who averaged 18.2ppg and 5.7rpg. He’s a definite pro, who just needs to get stronger and refine his skills. Up front, junior Marshall Moses (6-8, 235) gives the team hustle and boards (6.1rpg). Kentucky transfer Matt Pilgrim (6-8, 233), who also played at Hampton, is eligible to play and should give this team immediate help up front. Freshman Torin Walker (6-11, 230) will play right away and give the team minutes when they need help against a bigger lineup.

Outlook: Pilgrim adds size and experience up front, while Anderson is a big-time talent. But there are so many questions at point guard and off the bench, it make be another season before the Cowboys take a huge jump. Just a slight one this year.

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