Getting To Know Oklahoma

Posted Mar 29, 2009
Blake Griffin has a Charles Barkley-like nose for the ball and willingness to absorb whatever punishment awaits. He’s like UNC’s Tyler Hansbrough in that regard. Both men take beatings but never retaliate. Freshman guard Willie Warren has great change-of-direction skills in transition, and you can’t forget about swingman Tony Crocker, who exploded for 28 points in the Sweet 16 win over Syracuse. (ACC Sports Journal)

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