OSU Basketball Notebook: Obi grabs 11 rebounds

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Published: November 21, 2008

After North Texas dominated Oklahoma State on the boards earlier this week, the Cowboys got an earful about it from coach Travis Ford.


Obi Muonelo shoots the ball over Tulsa's Bishop Wheatley Thursday. Photo by Bryan Terry

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Ford, who has said OSU might not be an outstanding rebounding team, said the guards need to contribute at least 20 rebounds a game for OSU.

Junior Obi Muonelo did his part for the cause in the win over Tulsa on Thursday night. Muonelo grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds. OSU outrebounded Tulsa, 39-32.

"I told them the two MVPs of this game are Obi and (Ibrahima) Thomas,” Ford said. "Obi, for sacrificing his scoring to rebound and play defense.”

Sophomore James Anderson continued his trend of playing more aggressive. He grabbed eight rebounds to complement 18 points.

SCOUTING EATON

At least eight NBA scouts attended Thursday night’s game, most of them to watch Tulsa’s 7-foot center Jerome Jordan.

They couldn’t help but notice OSU point guard Byron Eaton’s dominant performance. When asked what impressions he thought Eaton made, Ford said he showed some NBA skills.

"I think they see Byron can run a basketball team,” Ford said. "He made some really good passes off ball screens. And then they saw how his body is an asset to him. How many times did he take on the contact and finish? Multiple times. And that’s big in the NBA.”

UZOH IMPRESSIVE

Tulsa guard Ben Uzoh scored a team-high 20 points for the Golden Hurricane and grabbed a team-high seven rebounds.

"Uzoh’s one of the best players I’ve seen in a while,” Ford said.

SUTTON IN THE HOUSE

Former Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton attended Thursday night’s game. Sutton, who walked with a cane after recent hip surgery, watched the first half from seats about five rows from the floor.

BY ANDREA COHEN


 

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Travis Ford BB is exciting. The "Boys" looked good last night against TU. The pressure D was wonderful in the 1st half. I thought Thomas showed subtle signs of future greatness. He is much more aware of his personal strengths (and limitations) as well as the tendencies and abilities of his team-mates.

I was and always be a fan of the Sutton family and their impact on BB in
Oklahoma and at OSU. It was great to see E. Sutton at the game. He still probably won't be golfing with Holder, but he no doubt still bleeds Orange and had a lot of impact on the team that Ford is pushing up and down the court. Obie's 11 RB's was a sign of a young man who is selfless and dedicated to the success of his team. Way to go Ford and good to see you at the game Eddie.
Chris, Kingston - Nov 21, 2008 at 1:46 pm

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