Oklahoma State Officially Announces Addition of 7-Footer Lucas N’Guessan

The seven-foot wonder Lucas N’Guessan, who committed to OSU earlier this spring, was announced as an official member of the team on Monday via a press release from the OSU men’s basketball twitter:

Welcome aboard the newest member of the Cowboy Family, Lucas N'Guessan! #okstate

LINK: https://t.co/V06mB9VxZU pic.twitter.com/3OUNXh7pSI

— Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) August 15, 2016

N’Guessan will wear No. 14 for OSU, according to the release, the same number that Maurek Soucek wore in Stillwater. Coincidentally, they both come from the CBA [Canarias Basketball Academy], too.

“I’m very excited to have Lucas at Oklahoma State because he is a very big piece of the puzzle that our team just did not have,” Underwood said in the official release. “He obviously has legitimate size at 7-foot, but along with that size is some athleticism and an ability to protect the rim. He will need to get stronger, but athletically, he’s very gifted. He has a unique ability to see the timing of the game, which makes him a great shot blocker. He fits a big hole in our roster and I’m excited to see what the future holds for Lucas. You’re going to see a young man that will continue to progress as he gains experience in the United States.”

N’Guessan played for the Netherlands at the 2015 U18 FIBA Championships, averaging 3.9 points and 5.1 rebounds in just over 13 minutes a game.

“I am very excited to be at Oklahoma State and represent the Cowboys,” N’Guessan said. “My time in Spain at Canarias really helped prepare me for basketball at a high level and got me ready for college. OSU had everything I was looking for in a college and I’m excited to play for Coach Underwood.”