Big 12 Basketball: Analyzing each program’s 2019 recruiting class
465. . . . Oklahoma State Cowboys. . player
Despite the fact that Oklahoma State has missed three of the last four NCAA Tournaments, head coach Mike Boynton is starting to garner some momentum. The former South Carolina point guard has been superb on the recruiting trail over the past couple of years and the future is starting to look quite bright. Oklahoma State is bringing in the No. 24 overall recruiting class in the nation for 2019 and there is a strong possibility for an even better 2020 class. For the time being, though, let’s stick to the present freshman class in Stillwater.
The Cowboy’s incoming group is incredibly well-balanced with plenty of potential candidates for immediate minutes. The highest-rated of these is shooting guard Marcus Watson. Ranked as the No. 88 overall prospect in the class, Watson is a strong-bodied wing at 6-foot-6 with the ability to bully his way to the basket. Additionally, his size allows him to be a versatile athlete on both ends of the floor.
Sticking with Oklahoma State’s backcourt additions, both Avery Anderson III (No. 123) and Chris Harris Jr. (No. 128) might also be poised for significant roles out of the gates. These two can both operate as scorers or playmakers when on the court. They project as strong reserves right away before emerging as potential stars down the road.
The Cowboys’ incoming frontcourt options include Kalib Boone (No. 139) and Keylan Boone (No. 374). These two brothers both bring plenty of size to their respective positions and will be major pieces for the future. Watch out for them to develop together into a dynamic frontcourt duo. Hidde Roessink is also joining the program as a stretch big.
Considering Oklahoma State featured a fairly senior-laden team this year, it is possible that none of these freshmen crack the starting lineup this season. They will, though, be the main reserves for the team while all playing significant roles. The future is bright for the program as a result of these additions. None of them are expected to leave school early and they could grow tremendously well as a unit over the next few years.