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By Joel Welser
jwelser@collegehoops.net
2006 NCAA Tournament Capsule:
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sooners (20-8)
Big 12:
3rd,11-5
RPI: 15
AP: 22
Big Wins:
Alabama (68-56), at Texas A&M (45-44), Texas (82-72)
Bad Losses:
at Nebraska (58-59), Missouri (69-71), at Colorado (75-84)
Last NCAA
Appearance: 2005, Second Round
Top Players:
Taj Gray, Sr,
F, 14 ppg, 8 rpg
Michael Neal,
Jr, G, 13 ppg, 3 rpg
Terrell
Everett, Sr, G, 12 ppg, 7 apg
Kevin Bookout,
Sr, F, 11 ppg, 7 rpg
While
Oklahoma’s late game decision making can be questioned; it has gotten better
as the season progressed. The other weaknesses aren’t too easy to find, but
what does exist, lies on the defensive end. The Sooners rank in the bottom
half of the Big 12 in opponents’ field goal percentage, allowing the
opposition to shoot nearly 44%. The strength lies in the frontcourt where
Taj Gray and Kevin Bookout can score and dominate the glass. With a little
help from the guards, the Sooners rank in the top four in rebound margin in
that nation. Keep an eye on sharp shooter Michael Neal. If he gets hot,
he’s one of the best shooters this side of Durham.
Likely
Finish: Second Round
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