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Oklahoma Basketball: 2018-19 season preview for the Sooners

By Holden Walter-Warner

LUBBOCK, TX - FEBRUARY 13: Brady Manek #35 of the Oklahoma Sooners goes up for the slam dunk during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on February 13, 2018 at United Supermarket Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Oklahoma 88-78. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX - FEBRUARY 13: Brady Manek #35 of the Oklahoma Sooners goes up for the slam dunk during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on February 13, 2018 at United Supermarket Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Oklahoma 88-78. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – FEBRUARY 10: Brady Manek #35 of the Oklahoma Sooners takes a three point shot as Zoran Talley Jr. #23 of the Iowa State Cyclones blocks in the second half of play at Hilton Coliseum on February 10, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 88-80 over the Oklahoma Sooners. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA – FEBRUARY 10: Brady Manek #35 of the Oklahoma Sooners takes a three point shot as Zoran Talley Jr. #23 of the Iowa State Cyclones blocks in the second half of play at Hilton Coliseum on February 10, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 88-80 over the Oklahoma Sooners. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

Starting lineup

Brady Manek

During his freshman season, the Oklahoma native proved indispensable to the Sooners, earning his way into the starting lineup for 26 games. Brady Manek averaged 10.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, shooting a robust .383 from 3-point range. He needs to improve his free throw shooting, though, as he shot a paltry .600 from the line.

Christian James

Christian James is set to be the team’s senior leader. He’s the top returning scorer from a year ago, averaging 11.9 points per game. Kruger will rely on the guard more than any other player on the roster.

Rashard Odomes

The rising junior started a majority of Oklahoma’s games last season. Rashard Odomes averaged 7.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. There’s room for improvement across the board as Odomes looks to take on an expanded leadership role with the Sooners.

Jamuni McNeace

The center only started five games last season, but he should get more opportunity as the only true center on a team that will play much different than last year. Jamuni McNeace, a rising senior, averaged 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game off the bench last season.

Aaron Calixte

Aaron Calixte comes over from Maine, where he averaged 16.9 points and 3.2 assists per game last season. He also sported the best free throw percentage in the American East last year. As a graduate transfer, Calixte is eligible immediately.

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