Go Oso

[MU62]

Great for him going to Portland.

[MuMark]

Phoenix actually......he's going home

[wadesworld]

Love where both guys wound up.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Kolek and Oso both drafted by Portland but traded away.

We were on the verge of greatness.  We were this close.

[tower912]

Congratulations, Oso.

[JakeBarnes]

So happy for Oso. Really excited to see him at the next level. It's not gonna be easy, but he's got the grind and work ethic to succeed.

[Uncle Rico]

Ugh.  Was hoping he wouldn't get picked after the way he played in March

[wadesworld]

Should've come back.

[Pakuni]

Ugh.  Was hoping he wouldn't get picked after the way he played in March

He'll fit right in with the Suns. They're used to postseason fades.

[MuggsyB]

Excellent!

[Skatastrophy]

Not a marquette player, superbar

[Badgerhater]

I look forward to following the Phoenix Osos

[mileskishnish72]

It's nice to go home, Oso. Now make us proud.

[dgies9156]

It's nice to go home, Oso. Now make us proud.

Amen!!!

[MU82]

Vecenie and Hollinger on the Suns drafting Oso:

Oso Ighodaro was one of my favorite players to watch in college basketball over the last two years. His blend of ingenious playmaking and pristine synergy with Tyler Kolek in ball screens was a sight to behold. He was constantly communicating with his teammates and helping them get into the right spots. He's an incredible passer from all areas of the court, and I'm not sure I saw someone as dynamic in screens, re-screens, handoffs and all the little ways big men help their guards get loose on the perimeter. He also moves his feet well and was useful on defense. Yet, I just couldn't quite get there for his NBA projection because of his lack of size and strength. Bigs in the NBA are physical. They move big players around like it's nothing. Additionally, the players in Ighodaro's archetype — interior scorer and passer — that tend to work (think Jokić, Sabonis, even Nikola Vučević) tend to be of the much more physical, strong types as opposed to the finesse types. I ended up with a second-round grade and see him on the borderline of being worth a guaranteed contract or a two-way contract.

Hollinger's analysis: Ighodaro was one of my favorite sleepers in this draft, and he's an Arizona native who gets to come home and join the Suns. With his ability to pass from the elbows and switch onto the perimeter defensively, I think he is capable of playing backup five minutes immediately, although he doesn't do some of the "traditional" big things (rebound, block shots) at a super high level.

[Herman Cain]

So pumped for Oso. Going to his hometown. I think he is going to do very well.

[Jockey]

Maybe he can carry Durant to a title.

Booker couldn't do it.

[NCMUFan]

Congratulations to Oso.

[The Lens]

Ugh.  Was hoping he wouldn't get picked after the way he played in March

Once I saw Oso show up in New York I stopped worrying.  Oso ( and Tyler) both signed with great agents who are plugged in.   They knew where their floor was in this draft.  Neither would have gone to NYC if being drafted wasn't guaranteed.

[avid1010]

What other school allows you to watch two players develop at a truly amazing rate for multiple years, who both have engaging personalities, under a complete class-act coach, while winning the BEAST, BEAST tourney, and a SW16.  Then we got to watch them get what they deserve...drafted into the NBA.  Was a fun ride to watch those two...we're so fortunate from a CBB standpoint for the resurgence of MU Bball.  They had a lot to do with it.

[MU82]

What other school allows you to watch two players develop at a truly amazing rate for multiple years, who both have engaging personalities, under a complete class-act coach, while winning the BEAST, BEAST tourney, and a SW16.  Then we got to watch them get what they deserve...drafted into the NBA.  Was a fun ride to watch those two...we're so fortunate from a CBB standpoint for the resurgence of MU Bball.  They had a lot to do with it.

Great post. Well said.

I'll enjoy watching TK and Oso compete in NBA games for years to come.

[Uncle Rico]

Once I saw Oso show up in New York I stopped worrying.  Oso ( and Tyler) both signed with great agents who are plugged in.   They knew where their floor was in this draft.  Neither would have gone to NYC if being drafted wasn't guaranteed.

Phoenix lost to the Bucks in the Finals and the Bucks suck.  Phoenix doesn't know ball.

[The Lens]

Phoenix lost to the Bucks in the Finals and the Bucks suck.  Phoenix doesn't know ball.

Personally I stopped following the NBA when they wore Black Lives Matters tee shirts — so I don't know which teams are good. Well, I assume they're all bad.

[Uncle Rico]

Personally I stopped following the NBA when they wore Black Lives Matters tee shirts — so I don't know which teams are good. Well, I assume they're all bad.

Don't blame you.  I hate watch mostly

[Skatastrophy]

Watching the Sun's fandom go from heartbreak when they missed on Tyler to joy when they got Oso was great.

[Galway Eagle]

What other school allows you to watch two players develop at a truly amazing rate for multiple years, who both have engaging personalities, under a complete class-act coach, while winning the BEAST, BEAST tourney, and a SW16.  Then we got to watch them get what they deserve...drafted into the NBA.  Was a fun ride to watch those two...we're so fortunate from a CBB standpoint for the resurgence of MU Bball.  They had a lot to do with it.

Nova under Jay?

[avid1010]

Nova under Jay?

Loved those teams.  Not that Shaka has had that kind of success but doing it his way with NIL and the portal taking over makes it all the more impressive.

[avid1010]

Personally I stopped following the NBA when they wore Black Lives Matters tee shirts — so I don't know which teams are good. Well, I assume they're all bad.

MU wore BLM...don't go half way...boycott them all.

[avid1010]

Don't blame you.  I hate watch mostly

Hate watch Kerr and Pop at every chance...they disgust me.  I do enjoy pulling for Jerry and the Cowboys though...can always count on the NFL.

[Uncle Rico]

Hate watch Kerr and Pop at every chance...they disgust me.  I do enjoy pulling for Jerry and the Cowboys though...can always count on the NFL.

NFL is woke, too.  Between the pink stuff and Rapperneck, I hate watch them, too, but luckily their ratings have tanked

[mileskishnish72]

What other school allows you to watch two players develop at a truly amazing rate for multiple years, who both have engaging personalities, under a complete class-act coach, while winning the BEAST, BEAST tourney, and a SW16.  Then we got to watch them get what they deserve...drafted into the NBA.  Was a fun ride to watch those two...we're so fortunate from a CBB standpoint for the resurgence of MU Bball.  They had a lot to do with it.

+1

[MarquetteMike1977]

Oso's Mom was being interviewed on Television today on WTMJ. Oso gets to play in the state he played high school basketball in and won a state championship correct

[Skatastrophy]

Please stop discussing the player's mothers, it's untoward.

[Lennys Tap]

It's nice to go home, Oso. Now make us proud.

I'd love to see Oso (and Tyler) kill it in the NBA. But they've both already made us proud.

[THRILLHO]

Please stop discussing the player's mothers, it's untoward.

I think in this context it was perfectly toward

[MuMark]

Oso did just fine for himself.......nobody told the Suns about his NCAA Tournament performance......apparently

https://x.com/bobbymarks42/status/1808928333209510366?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw

[Skatastrophy]

Oso did just fine for himself.......nobody told the Suns about his NCAA Tournament performance......apparently

https://x.com/bobbymarks42/status/1808928333209510366?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw

Oso got the Bronny James contract, and Kolek got a slightly bigger deal. They are all structured the same, though: four years, with the last year being a team option.

The Suns must like Oso not to put him on a 2-way.

[Uncle Rico]

Oso did just fine for himself.......nobody told the Suns about his NCAA Tournament performance......apparently

https://x.com/bobbymarks42/status/1808928333209510366?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw

They don't know ball

[Superfan]

I don't follow the NBA that closely.  What is a two-way contract?

[MUbiz]

I don't follow the NBA that closely.  What is a two-way contract?

https://en.as.com/nba/what-is-the-two-way-contract-in-the-nba-n-2/

[Pakuni]

Should have stayed in school for the NIL money.

[We R Final Four]

Should have stayed in school for the NIL money.

.....and work on that mid range jumper. 

[Viper]

They don't know ball

shoulda called Gard for a consult. Gard knows ball.

[tower912]

A good thing happened for a good guy.   Always knew he would be drafted.

[Tyler COLEk]

Sure seems like terrific rookie contracts for both Oso and TKO. Excited to see them at the next level.

[Shooter McGavin]

A good thing happened for a good guy.

Sums it up well.  Good for Oso. 

[burger]

shoulda called Gard for a consult. Gard knows ball.

You mistyped the word "ball" to "balls".....

Secondly Kolek with be working in NYC.  So welcome to a starting area of 34% min it taxes and probably more toward 40.....$hit....He will need a part time job.....

[MU82]

You mistyped the word "ball" to "balls".....

Secondly Kolek with be working in NYC.  So welcome to a starting area of 34% min it taxes and probably more toward 40.....$hit....He will need a part time job.....

Yep, that's why nobody lives there anymore. I was surprised at the last census to see the population down to zero for NYC.

[Scoop Snoop]

You mistyped the word "ball" to "balls".....

Secondly Kolek with be working in NYC.  So welcome to a starting area of 34% min it taxes and probably more toward 40.....$hit....He will need a part time job.....

"Why ...yes, I would like to supersize it! Thank you for the suggestion, Tyler."

[brewcity77]

He will need a part time job.....

That'll be hard to find for a guy who doesn't even know how to read.

[Herman Cain]

You mistyped the word "ball" to "balls".....

Secondly Kolek with be working in NYC.  So welcome to a starting area of 34% min it taxes and probably more toward 40.....$hit....He will need a part time job.....

TyKo will be spending a lot of time with Westchester Knicks and Knicks training facility is in Tarrytown. Can get a nice apartment in Greenwich ,CT on the water front be a CT resident ( still high taxes but a little lower) . Have an easy commute to Knicks practice  facility and take Metro North  into the city for MSG games.

[Billy Hoyle]

TyKo will be spending a lot of time with Westchester Knicks and Knicks training facility is in Tarrytown. Can get a nice apartment in Greenwich ,CT on the water front be a CT resident ( still high taxes but a little lower) . Have an easy commute to Knicks practice  facility and take Metro North  into the city for MSG games.

and that's still a better commute than having to live in the Phoenix area.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Two of the highest paid second rounders? This will help recruiting

[Uncle Rico]

and that's still a better commute than having to live in the Phoenix area.

Phoenix does have a pretty sweet Applebee's

[MUbiz]

Phoenix does have a pretty sweet Applebee's

They have more than one Uncle.

[Hards Alumni]

They have more than one Uncle.

Just takes 45 min to get from one to the others if they're all out of reservations!

[Uncle Rico]

They have more than one Uncle.

Oso going back to live large

[The Sultan]

It's gotta be a bitter pill to swallow that he could have earned that much more had he played better in the NCAAs. SMH.

[THRILLHO]

It's gotta be a bitter pill to swallow that he could have earned that much more had he played better in the NCAAs. SMH.

And could be living in Milwaukee, which is cheaper and therefore better than New York.

[wadesworld]

And could be living in Milwaukee, which is cheaper and therefore better than New York.

But obviously he'd be murdered trying to get to FISERV Forum.  Because anybody who attempts to get there or back gets shot.

[rocket surgeon]

and that's still a better commute than having to live in the Phoenix area.

  why do you say this Billy?  I know oso is from Chandler which is south, southwest, but he could live in Tempe, Scottsdale or paradise valley and only be minutes away.  their training facility is on 44th and camelback road .  no need to get on the 101 which is notoriously crazy.  probably worse than the Dan Ryan up here

[Skatastrophy]

Oso interview with the Suns play-by-play guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7zK8c4t90w