2020 G Donovan Williams

[colhusker]

If he picks Nebraska, the first round is on me.

Edited April 13, 2020 by colhusker

[TheKamdyMan]

1 hour ago, Faux Mike Peltz said:

Williams is announcing tonight @ 7pm per his Twitter...he has already privately committed according to a few sources...

 It’s also been stated today elsewhere that he was all set to go to KSU and supposedly flipping to Okie State. 

[bball23]

On 4/5/2020 at 6:18 PM, atskooc said:

You mean like a third of college basketball players?

Very true.  Makes my prediction feel safer :) 

[TheGov21]

Okie State

[Faux Mike Peltz]

Yep. Okie State. They have a very good recruiting class. Perhaps top ten? 

[49r]

Best of luck to Donovan!

 

 

[tcp]

maybe he can transfer to k state next year. everyone wins!

[AuroranHusker]

Interesting. Stillwater is decent for both its hoops & collegiate sports, in general. Hope it works out well for D.W. at Okie St.

 

 

[huskerbaseball13]

Was looking forward to watching him vs the Huskers the next two years. 
 

I’ve always liked Okie St. Not a believer in the coach but they won’t be short on talent. 

[jimmykc]

Cowboys have recruiting class in top five for next year. Is Boone Pickens still involved down there? …..To answer my own question, wikipedia says he died in 2019 so I guess that would be a "no".

Edited April 14, 2020 by jimmykc

[TheKamdyMan]

1 hour ago, jimmykc said:

Cowboys have recruiting class in top five for next year. Is Boone Pickens still involved down there? …..To answer my own question, wikipedia says he died in 2019 so I guess that would be a "no".

 It doesn’t hurt that they signed the #1 player in the country. That will help your average. 

[Swan88]

Okie State’s last two recruiting classes are remarkably better than in prior years, according to Rivals: 7 four stars and 1 five star, plus 2 three stars, in two classes.  The new coach looks to be getting it done.

Donovan Williams might find some competition there for playing time.

[jayschool]

I had a chance to take a job at OSU once. So I visited. I decided having no job was the better option.

Edited April 14, 2020 by jayschool

[Norm Peterson]

1 hour ago, Swan88 said:

Okie State’s last two recruiting classes are remarkably better than in prior years, according to Rivals: 7 four stars and 1 five star, plus 2 three stars, in two classes.  The new coach looks to be getting it done.

Donovan Williams might find some competition there for playing time.

 

I thought recruits didn't want to play for defense-first coaches.

 

“Let’s Work!”

More than just a catchy team slogan, this is the foundation for Mike Boynton’s brand of basketball at Oklahoma State, and the results speak for themselves.

In just two seasons in Stillwater, Boynton and the Cowboys have produced seven wins over top-25 teams, including four top-10 victories, had four players earn All-Big 12 recognition and hauled in one of the nation’s top recruiting classes.

In short, it’s clear that Boynton’s defense-first, blue collar mentality has taken hold.

 

https://okstate.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/mike-boynton-jr-/1688

[Norm Peterson]

One thing that probably appealed to Donovan is that Okie State's coach has a history of recruiting high school players.

 

One thing perhaps not so appealing is that last year's group of four 4-star freshmen *combined* for 42 minutes and 12 points per game.

 

And, now, they're experienced. And an athletic bunch. With good size. And strength. And not likely to just let a ball handler seal them with a shoulder on the way to the rim.

 

So ... good luck Donovan. Work on your perimeter game.

[AuroranHusker]

1 hour ago, jayschool said:

I had a chance to take a job at OSU once. So I visited. I decided having no job was the better option.

 

But, yet, you live in or near Iowa City. Perhaps your judgment isn't the saltiest. I rest my case.   

 

[jimmykc]

Trivia question of the day: In what radio and tv series did the character Walter Boynton appear ? Double bonus if a prized piece of stand-alone furniture in your family's living room was once the console a.m. radio which everyone gathered around after supper. 

[Red Don]

"Our Miss Brooks"

 

Negative on Bonus.

[hhcmatt]

4 hours ago, jimmykc said:

Cowboys have recruiting class in top five for next year. Is Boone Pickens still involved down there? …..To answer my own question, wikipedia says he died in 2019 so I guess that would be a "no".

 

With as much money as he gave them I'd say yes

[Navin R. Johnson]

1 hour ago, Norm Peterson said:

One thing that probably appealed to Donovan is that Okie State's coach has a history of recruiting high school players.

 

One thing perhaps not so appealing is that last year's group of four 4-star freshmen *combined* for 42 minutes and 12 points per game.

 

And, now, they're experienced. And an athletic bunch. With good size. And strength. And not likely to just let a ball handler seal them with a shoulder on the way to the rim.

 

So ... good luck Donovan. Work on your perimeter game.

 

So.... good luck Donovan. Work on your defensive slides.

[colhusker]

Had a very good time in Stillwater.  Heck even found a former Nebraskan who invited us to his tailgate party, fresh Halibut from Alaska.  Would be the #2 team for me to cheer for.  

 

As for Boone he has gone to that great cowboy barn in the sky.

[jimmykc]

Well done, Red Don. Eve Arden was Miss Brooks. I think Richard Crenna played her student, Walter. We also used to listen to The Jack Benny and Bob Hope shows, The Great Gildersleeve, Fibber McGee and Molly, the Shadow, and Inner Sanctum (but it was pretty scary). Never heard Major Bowes Amateur Hour, though. That was on a Twilight Zone episode.                                           

Edited April 15, 2020 by jimmykc

[Faux Mike Peltz]

Well they landed the #1 recruit shortly after Boynton hired the recruits brother, Cannen Cunningham. So that helps...

[Red Don]

6 hours ago, jimmykc said:

Well done, Red Don. Eve Arden was Miss Brooks. I think Richard Crenna played her student, Walter. We also used to listen to The Jack Benny and Bob Hope shows, The Great Gildersleeve, Fibber McGee and Molly, the Shadow, and Inner Sanctum (but it was pretty scary). Never heard Major Bowes Amateur Hour, though. That was on a Twilight Zone episode.                                           

 

Thanks Jimmy.     I remember them all, but like you I'm not familiar with Major Bowes.   But Just going to show both our memories are incomplete,  it was two characters: 'Walter Denton' & 'Philip Boynton'  (I can still her Eve Arden saying 'Mr. Boynton.'

[jimmykc]

You are correct, Sir. I had to wiki this and Mr. Boynton was indeed the teacher that Miss Brooks pined for. (He was played by Jeff Chandler in the radio version). Boynton later moved to Stillwater and became coach of the Cowboys for those nonplussed readers who are wondering how this thread ended up here.