Football
2019 Hoops Recruiting Class Officially Signs With Oklahoma State
A look at OSU’s star-studded 2019 class.
Oklahoma State’s 2019 recruiting class is all but official.
Everyone has submitted their NLI and are official. That means Keylan and Kalib Boone, as well as Avery Anderson and Marcus Watson, are Cowboys. Let’s look at the class and what Boynton said of each. But first, a look at the 2019 class and their high school recruiting rankings.
PLAYER | POS | HT/WT | RATING |
---|---|---|---|
Marcus Watson | SG | 6-6, 205 | 0.9739 |
Kalib Boone | C | 6-8, 190 | 0.9545 |
Avery Anderson | CG | 6-2, 170 | 0.9374 |
Keylan Boone | SF | 6-7, 175 | 0.8842 |
Avery Anderson, 6-2 combo guard
Avery Anderson picked OSU over more than a half-dozen other offers elsewhere, of which included LSU, Florida, and SMU. He visited campus for an official on Sep. 14 after behind-the-scenes noise suggested he was leaning OSU, and committed on Sep. 18.
“Avery Anderson is a guard we identified multiple years ago as someone who could really be a gamechanger,” said Mike Boynton. “He’s got unbelievable competitiveness, played against some of the best high school basketball players year in and year out.”
"@averyanderson3_ is a guard we identified years ago as somebody who could really be a game changer."
Here's what @thacoachmike thinks of his newest Cowboy. #c2e #welcometothefuture pic.twitter.com/Cv8oALWbBk
— Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) November 15, 2018
Here’s what 247Sports’ eval has on him. I watched him on the AAU circuit a handful of times, and agree with most of what’s said. He’s a freak athlete, which is going to be insane/awesome when OSU puts the rock in his hands and tells him to run the floor.
Has a thin, slender build. He’s fairly long, has a quick first step and is a good overall athlete. Impresses with raw speed and physical gifts at the combo guard spot. Has a burst of speed when he gets into the open court and is at his best when the game is going up and down or he’s attacking the rim. Because of his length and lateral quickness, Anderson projects as a good on-ball defender. Shooting is an area for improvement, as he’s streaky at best at this stage. He’ll also need to get stronger and continue to improve as a playmaker. [247Sports]
Keylan Boone, 6-7 wing
Keylan had a ton of interest on the AAU circuit this summer, but he committed to OSU on the same day as his twin, Kalib, back in April, and held true to his word. Tulsa was the program that was in the running for him, but some major programs poked around after he and Kalib starred on the circuit this summer.
He visited OSU on Sep. 14 for his official.
“Keylan is a prototypical hybrid forward in today’s game,” said Boynton. “Has a tremendously high skillset, can handle it, can really shoot it … we expect him to be a really tough defender, got great length and athleticism, and someone who can be a playmaker as well.”
"Keylan is a prototypical hybrid forward in today's basketball game."@thacoachmike loves the skillset on the newest Cowboy @BooneKeylan. #c2e #welcometothefuture pic.twitter.com/z9fBkH8hbY
— Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) November 15, 2018
247’s eval is pretty accurate, he’s not an explosive athlete. But he’s pretty smooth. He sometimes can be streaky as a shooter, but his length — and eventually, his strength — suggest he could grow into a lockdown defender at the next level.
Good strength and build for a combo forward. Not an overwhelming explosive athlete, but has effective athleticism because of strength. Rebounds well and is strong with the ball. Not a go-to scorer but comes up with buckets with hustle and in transition. Respectable outside shooter. Can guard the three and the four. Should start alongside his brother Kalib – at some point – for the Cowboys. [247Sports]
Kalib Boone, 6-8 wing
Nevermind the fact that Kalib isn’t a prototypical 6-10 center, he plays like a seven-footer. He’s got go-go gadget arms that he uses to swat shots in the paint, and he’s a relentless rim-protector.
“He’s more of an enforcer,” says Boynton of Kalib. “He’s more of an interior player. Although he’s not physically strong yet, he will become stronger because he works at it. He’s a really good shot blocker.”
He's been tearing up Tulsa for years. Now, it's time to welcome him to Stillwater.
Introducing Cowboy @kalibboone32. #c2e #welcometothefuture pic.twitter.com/mysp9xbGsS
— Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) November 15, 2018
Kalib broke out this last summer with interest ranging all the way across the country, but, like his brother, stuck with OSU from the moment of his commitment.
Here’s what 247’s eval says of him.
Quite slender with a narrow frame as 6-8 interior player. Greatest strength is his bouncy athleticism. Has quick feet and is extremely quick off the floor. Plays with a high motor. Has good hands. Finishes well 15-feet and in. Can score off a couple bounces. Decent overall skill level. Shows promise to improve skill wise. Talented shot blocker and quick to the ball off the boards. Ability to put on weight is a big question. Needs to extend shooting range. [247Sports]
Marcus Watson, 6-6 shooting guard
Marcus Watson scheduled a Friday ceremony at his school, so he was the last to send in his NLI to OSU and make it official. No matter, Boynton still spoke about him in reverential tones.
“Marcus is a unique talent,” said Boynton. “He’s a rare kid in the sense that he’s physically ready probably to help now. Now, he’s got a ways to go from a mental standpoint. But he has a tremendous work ethic.”
"Marcus is a big, physical, scoring guard. He's got no problem getting 25 or 30 on any given night."@thacoachmike raves on his newest Cowboy @BigTime_MW. #c2e #welcometothefuture pic.twitter.com/U5f6Dr6ijC
— Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) November 16, 2018
Like Boynton, 247 evaluator Evan Daniels also speaks highly of Watson’s physical tools. I definitely push back on the notion that he may not have an NBA future, though. He’s not one-and-done caliber but there’s a not-insane world in which he develops into a legitimate 3-and-D wing with his size and skillset.
Impressive physically and has a college-ready body. Is a solid athlete with a strong, chiseled frame. Offensively, he’s a tough, physical driver, but relies more on his jump shot. At this stage, while he has potential in this area, he’s streaky as a shooter. But capable of heating up in a hurry. Has potential as wing rebounder and defender. Next steps in his development are tightening up his handle and adding consistency to his jump shot. He’ll contribute at the college level but doesn’t appear to have an NBA future. [247Sports]
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