Spartans Weblog summarized Oklahoma State:
- 2007-08 record: 17-16 (7-9 in the Big 12)
- 2007-08 tempo-free strength: Creating turnovers; the Cowboys ranked 32nd in the nation in defensive TO% at 24.0%
- 2007-08 tempo-free weakness: Giving up points at the line; Oklahoma State’s opponents put up a free throw rate of 44.1 (308th in the nation for OSU defensively)
- 2007-08 tempo: 66.9 possessions/game
- Returning players (based on minutes played): Seven of top nine players return; leading rebounder Marcus Dove graduated
- 2008-09 results to date: 4-0, with wins over University of Texas-San Antonio, North Texas, Tulsa, and Grambling State
- Key returning player: 6′6″ sophomore guard James Anderson, who led the Cowboys in scoring last season at 13.3 points/game on 37.9% three-point shooting
- Key newcomer: 5′10″ freshman guard Keaton Page, who has made 8 of 20 three-point attempts this season
The game will be broadcast Sunday morning on ESPNU at 10:30 am. Get to your local establishment before all of the local football fans. The Saints can’t sleep on OSU, they look to be a tough match-up for us too.
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