Player Updates

Greg Oden
Most NBA scouts believe Greg Oden is leaving after this season. However, some people at OSU have unofficially said that Oden is enjoying college and he is not feeling pressured to make the jump right away. Personally I think Oden's injury has really limited him from developing further as a player. Yes, he would be high in the draft, but I think he could use a season without the injury to further develop his game. He is an incredible player, but he could continue to work on his shooting (shots that aren't dunks), once he is healed he could work on shooting free throws with his right hand, he could improve his ability to get open, he needs to be more disciplined to avoid getting himself into foul trouble early in the second half, and perhaps a few other items.

In the Penn State game this week, Oden injured his elbow. The team trainer said it is a sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament, which should not limit him in practice or in a game. He has been wearing an elastic band on his left elbow.

Daequan Cook
Cook has recently stated that he plans to stay at Ohio State for next season, but he said that is the plan for now and it could change. His high school coach said Cook would only leave for the draft if he was in the top-20. At this point it is not clear who will be in the draft, but he is currently projected at 20 or 21.