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Was pretty much the entire offense for Westlake tonight scoring like 29points.  When he builds up a head of steam, he's good at getting to the hole.  Had an off game from three going like 2 for 8, but teams have been face guarding him all season. Westlake finally just let him bring the ball up the court which allowed him to build speed getting to the hole...at that point, he started to take over.

However, not sure how much he's going to contribute next year.  He's gotta get faster & improve his footspeed.  Right now, when he squares up, he's not super effective with his first step to the hole and doesn't exactly blow past people.  It also remains to be seen if he can defend D1 guys next year. Like I said, he needs major footspeed work in order to compete at the D1 level.  We know he can shoot at a high level though but just may need a couple years of D1 seasoning.

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7 hours ago, horn1 said:

Was pretty much the entire offense for Westlake tonight scoring like 29points.  When he builds up a head of steam, he's good at getting to the hole.  Had an off game from three going like 2 for 8, but teams have been face guarding him all season. Westlake finally just let him bring the ball up the court which allowed him to build speed getting to the hole...at that point, he started to take over.

However, not sure how much he's going to contribute next year.  He's gotta get faster & improve his footspeed.  Right now, when he squares up, he's not super effective with his first step to the hole and doesn't exactly blow past people.  It also remains to be seen if he can defend D1 guys next year. Like I said, he needs major footspeed work in order to compete at the D1 level.  We know he can shoot at a high level though but just may need a couple years of D1 seasoning.

He will contribute a lot IMO

basketball IQ and perimeter shooting (he will be a 38-42% career three-point shooter in college IMO) 

There are a lot of players playing high-major basketball in his area code athletically … truly knowing how to play (spacing, cutting with timing, understanding how to play smartly a step defensively, making the correct play with the correct timing, floor spacer shooter) 

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9 hours ago, horn1 said:

Was pretty much the entire offense for Westlake tonight scoring like 29points.  When he builds up a head of steam, he's good at getting to the hole.  Had an off game from three going like 2 for 8, but teams have been face guarding him all season. Westlake finally just let him bring the ball up the court which allowed him to build speed getting to the hole...at that point, he started to take over.

However, not sure how much he's going to contribute next year.  He's gotta get faster & improve his footspeed.  Right now, when he squares up, he's not super effective with his first step to the hole and doesn't exactly blow past people.  It also remains to be seen if he can defend D1 guys next year. Like I said, he needs major footspeed work in order to compete at the D1 level.  We know he can shoot at a high level though but just may need a couple years of D1 seasoning.

Agreed. I saw him play one game this season, Austin High and I was a bit disappointed. I was told post game it was his worst showing of the season. 

I'll keep my expectations in check and hope that Gerry is more accurate with his projections than I am. 😛

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He will play 15-20 mins freshman year 

Tate Sage at Iowa is a comparable player look 

Pryce Sandfort at Nebraska… Bo will be better than he was as a freshman 

The game opens up and changes so much for guys when surrounded by other DI/high-major players 

AAU is not a great basketball product at all in terms of pure basketball, but it’s easily the best evaluation tool for prospects by fans, media and especially college coaches. Bo was a top 10 leading scorer on the Adidas circuit at 21 per game, led in 3-point % at 52.8% and looks like in different player in a faster pace game with 3-4 other DI guys playing with/around you 

IMO, Bo will be an overseas pro after 4 years at Texas. We shall see if he can ascend beyond it. If he’s a 42-44% three point dead eye at 6-6 in the SEC over his career … he will get some good opportunities 

Purdue HC was going to play him very similar to Fletcher Loyer if he had picked them. 
 

Virginia absolutely loved him, and they play fast 

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On 3/7/2026 at 8:24 AM, Gerry Hamilton said:

He will play 15-20 mins freshman year 

Tate Sage at Iowa is a comparable player look 

Pryce Sandfort at Nebraska… Bo will be better than he was as a freshman 

The game opens up and changes so much for guys when surrounded by other DI/high-major players 

AAU is not a great basketball product at all in terms of pure basketball, but it’s easily the best evaluation tool for prospects by fans, media and especially college coaches. Bo was a top 10 leading scorer on the Adidas circuit at 21 per game, led in 3-point % at 52.8% and looks like in different player in a faster pace game with 3-4 other DI guys playing with/around you 

IMO, Bo will be an overseas pro after 4 years at Texas. We shall see if he can ascend beyond it. If he’s a 42-44% three point dead eye at 6-6 in the SEC over his career … he will get some good opportunities 

Purdue HC was going to play him very similar to Fletcher Loyer if he had picked them. 
 

Virginia absolutely loved him, and they play fast 

Man, I dunno. Ogden looking awfully mid major pedestrian in this State Title game.  

Once again, he couldn't get around anyone on the dribble drive, & he couldn't stay in front of anyone on D either.  I just don't see D1 footspeed...not yet anyways.  

He shot 1 for 12 from three and rushed almost every shot.  Didnt mix in any counters moves. Finished with 18 but mostly because he was the tallest guy on the court & got everything inside & off FT's.  The slower Westlake team looked completely overwhelmed by the faster, more athletic Little Elm team.

I see Ogden being a year or 2 away at best from contributing at Texas. 

 

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Was at the state game for him as well, he's definitely a ways away from playing. I won't take too much cause it was one game but i don't think he'll be ready for p4 basketball next year jmo

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45 minutes ago, horn1 said:

Man, I dunno. Ogden looking awfully mid major pedestrian in this State Title game.  

Once again, he couldn't get around anyone on the dribble drive, & he couldn't stay in front of anyone on D either.  I just don't see D1 footspeed...not yet anyways.  

He shot 1 for 12 from three and rushed almost every shot.  Didnt mix in any counters moves. Finished with 18 but mostly because he was the tallest guy on the court & got everything inside & off FT's.  The slower Westlake team looked completely overwhelmed by the faster, more athletic Little Elm team.

I see Ogden being a year or 2 away at best from contributing at Texas. 

 

Little Elm smothered them. I don’t think anyone expected him to come in an average double figures his first year. The talent is there though. 

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