#10- Oklahoma State Cowboys

Our final 2009 class rankings are being revealed starting May 11. Releasing one team a day leading up to our #1 ranking and the signing day finale on May 20.

Head Coach Travis Ford has wasted no time in rebuilding the Cowboys program. The 2009 class consists of 7 players, highlighted by point guard Raymond Penn, combo forward Karron Johnson and small forward Roger Franklin. We also put this class in the top 10 because of its sheer size. All seven players should be able to help the team next season in some way, shape or form. Although the class does bolster 3 point guards we still love the overall versatility that it possess.


Raymond Penn- is a small yet strong point guard that should step in and start from day 1. We recently saw Penn play at the 2009 Derby Classic. Penn looked really impressive for stretches posting 24 points. This young man displayed the best touch from 3, knocking down 5 treys during the course of the game. Penn's shooting was part of a late surge that almost helped his team get over the hump. Penn should step in and fill departed senior Byron Eaton's shoes nicely.

High School: Travis High
Hometown: Richmond, TX
Position: PG
Height: 5'10
Weight: 160
Rivals.com Rank: 44, #9 PG
Scout.com Rank: 101-105*, #11 PG
ESPN.com Rank: 57 , #8 PG
Spin: Espn's rank is the most accurate with this kid in our opinion

Karron Johnson- is a power player that can knock down the open jumper as well. Johnson will primarily play in the post for the Cowboys and his soft hands and nose for the ball will be a welcome addition to coach Ford's thin front line. Johnson should compliment fellow post player Marshall Mosses well. This kid can be explosive at times and just might be the guy the new look team goes to when in need of a basket. Photo courtesy of here.


High School: Laurinburg Institute
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Position: PF
Height: 6'7
Weight: 230
Rivals.com Rank: 57 , #15 PF
Scout.com Rank: 71 , #21 PF
ESPN.com Rank: 50 , #15 PF
Spin: Rivals.com has been on Johnson awhile look for their rank to hold true.

Roger Franklin- is the better of the 2 players from Duncanville high school that the Cowboys have signed. Franklin is a strong player with decent touch. This kid can get to the rack with relative ease. Franklin is truly more of an inside out player, that can score in the post over bigger defenders or drop the ball off to the open man when slashing. Has a strong ability to rebound despite his lack of height. This kid is a proven winner helping to lead his team to a state title while in high school. Could be the vocal leader of the class. Photo courtesy of here.


High School: Duncanville High
Hometown: Duncanville, TX
Position: SF
Height: 6'4
Weight: 205
Rivals.com Rank: 98
Scout.com Rank: 74 , #17 SF
ESPN.com Rank: 81 , #16 SF
Spin: Scout.com's ranking seems to be the best indicator of his talent.

Fred Gulley- is a point guard that possess true general skills. Gulley had a highly decorated high school career and was the 2008 and 2009 Gatorade Player of the Year in Arkansas. Gulley Averaged 16.4 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 3.5 steals and 3.0 assists as a senior. Gulley seems to be at his best when pushing the ball on the break. Has a great feel for where his teammates are at and also seems to know where they will be. Gulley has the strength to finish among taller players. Doesn't make too many mistakes and will fit nicely into the point guard rotation. Photo courtesy of here.

High School: Fayetteville High
Hometown: Fayetteville, AR
Position: PG
Height: 6'2
Weight: 175
Rivals.com Rank: NR- 3 star
Scout.com Rank: 120-125*, #15 PG
ESPN.com Rank: NR- #41 PG, scouts grade 87
Spin: Scout.com seems to have him tagged about right

Reger Dowell- is a former/future teammate of Roger Franklin while at Duncanville high in Texas. Dowell has had a bit of trouble finding a home for his mind and his game. In the last 12 months Dowell has decommitted from Alabama and had his scholarship offer rescinded by Arizona. We seen this kid play at the Marshall county Hoop Fest, where Dowell didn't have his best game. This kid is a solid all around guard that can do a lot of things well but no one ability stands out with his game.Needs to improve upon his three point range to keep defenses honest at the d1 level. Dowell should be a contributor at some point but with both Penn and Gulley likely playing ahead of him his minutes may come down the road as he develops. Photo

High School: Duncanville high
Hometown: Duncanville, TX
Position: PG
Height: 5'11
Weight: 170
Rivals.com Rank: NR- 3 star
Scout.com Rank: NR- 2 star
ESPN.com Rank: NR- #21 PG, scouts grade 89
Spin: ESPN.com really likes this kids potential, so do we.

Torin Walker- is a long lanky big man with decent touch from about 15 feet. Doesn't have very good springs or bounce, but rebounds well enough to hold down the 4 at the high division one level. Runs the floor well and has a ton of potential. Should log a few minutes as a freshman but don't expect much production for a season or two. Walker averaged 16 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks per game as a senior. Photo

High School: Northside High
Hometown: Columbus, GA
Position: PF/C
Height: 6'9
Weight: 225
Rivals.com Rank: NR- 3 star
Scout.com Rank: NR- 3 star, #29 C
ESPN.com Rank: NR- scouts grade 89, #17 C
Spin: More potential than production we like Rivals.com

Jarred Shaw- is another tall long post prospect. Shaw has looked dominant at times throughout his high school career. Shaw has also disappeared at times. Shaw is definitely more potential rather than production at his point as well. His game is unpolished to say the least. Shaw however is full of promise, if the ball comes off the rim around him expect a huge dunk tip. We are interested to see what happens with Shaw, as his game has a very high ceiling. Photo


High School: Carter High
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Position: PF/C
Height: 6'10
Weight: 215
Rivals.com Rank: 111, #15 C
Scout.com Rank: NR- 2 star
ESPN.com Rank: NR- scouts grade 88, #27 C
Spin: This kid could be solid, we like ESPN.