Longar Longar News

The other day, Ryan Wright caught a bounce pass, turned about 12 feet out near the baseline, and dropped in a smooth jumper over Orlando Allen.

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that former University of Oklahoma basketball player Longar Longar has been named to the organization's 10-man 2008 NBA Summer League roster.

Two former Gophers and a native of Rochester have been invited to play on the Minnesota Timberwolves' summer league team.

Longar Longar, Oklahoma's starting center last season, didn't get selected in last week's NBA draft, but he did get picked by the Harlem Globetrotters on Wednesday in the team's second annual player draft.

Former Oklahoma standout Longar Longar wasn't taken in the NBA draft last week, but the Harlem Globetrotters are interested.

Longar Longar, a 6-foot-11 former Rochester John Marshall basketball star and starting center the last two years at the University of Oklahoma, was not selected in Thursday night's NBA Draft.

The Minnesota Timberwolves held the last of their predraft workouts on Monday and now it's getting closer and closer to decision time.

It's been a busy few weeks for former Rochester John Marshall basketball star Longar Longar.

Former Rochester star enjoying pre-draft workouts for NBA Eds: APNewsNow. ROCHESTER, Minn.

The Jazz will work out six more NBA Draft prospects on Sunday morning, including 7-foot-2 Georgetown center Roy Hibbert, who will be back for a second audition.

Oklahoma and Oklahoma State are both in the running to land former Edmond Santa Fe basketball standout Ekpe Udoh, who is transferring from Michigan following his sophomore season.

“I sense a buzz about our program, not just here, but nationally.”

' The last time Oklahoma's basketball team took the court, the Sooners were thumped by Louisville in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. via The Oklahoman

“At the end of the games, he was exhausted because he used up all his energy on the court. And when you have a player like that, everyone else plays harder, too. It's no surprise his team won.”

Oklahoma's Longar Longar, left, puts up a shot attempt past the outstretched arms of Drexel's Frank Elegar during a consolation game Saturday. via PilotOnline.com

Now that the OU basketball season has ended, freshman phenom Blake Griffin has a fairly simple question to ask himself: Do I stay in college, or do I go to the NBA? Griffin has basically dodged the question ... via The HUB - Norman Campus Articles

“We just lost by 30, so I don't really want to entertain questions about anything but our program”

Louisville got so revved up, Rick Pitino settled down. No need for the Cardinals coach to shout, stomp his foot or stalk the sideline. via WBKO-TV Bowling Green

“It's good to have people on your side, but it really doesn't matter”

' The Oklahoma men's basketball team has been written off, oh, a half-dozen times this season. via The Oklahoman

“I haven't really talked about it with them or with anyone. Because it's not really a story.”

Everywhere you turn at the Birmingham regional, people anticipate Jeff Capel will leave Oklahoma when the season ends to take over at South Carolina. via TulsaWorld.com - OU

“I think we're ready for any style”

Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel is supremely confident: A matchup against Rick Pitino would be a mismatch. via WDRB-TV Louisville

David Godbold posted a game-high 25 points as Oklahoma held on to top St. Joseph's, 72-64, in first round action from the East Region of the NCAA Tournament. via Sports Network

“Thanks, Nebraska - we needed that.”

Kansas, Oklahoma make Big 12 semis Jayhawks start slow but recover to beat Nebraska; OU tops Colorado KANSAS CITY, MO. via Houston Chronicle