by James Finneral
After being named the Big 12 Conference Player of the Year, the country was eagerly awaiting for what Buddy Hield had in store for his senior season. So far this year Hield has not failed to amaze us.
Playing in one of the toughest conferences in the country, Hield has still managed to score 26 points a game to go along with 5 rebounds. Hield has a knack for putting the ball in the basket. He can hurt you with his deadly three point range, he can drive to the basket and he is also excellent in transition. Teams will create their game-plan around Hield, but no team has been able to hold him to under 18 points. Hield is also at his best when the bright lights are shining. When his Sooners took on the number one ranked Kansas Jayhawks, Hield scored 46 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and dished out 7 assists. Although his performance was not enough to lead Oklahoma to victory, he made play after play to give his team a chance to win.
Hield has been the leader of this very strong Oklahoma team that has the tools to win a national championship. Hield believes that Oklahoma has unfinished business and this is his chance to win a title. Not only is Hield helping his team, but he is also helping his draft stock. NBA scouts are always looking for the younger players that they can develop, but Hield is making it hard for scouts not to be interested in him. Many NBA scouts have reported that Hield's draft stock has shot up tremendously since the beginning of the season. He has the tools the make the transition to play the two guard in the NBA. Hield is always the first guy from Oklahoma in the gym before practices and games so you know he does not lack any effort. Right now I could see him going anywhere from pick seven to pick thirteen.
Hield could end his year with a national championship as well as a selection in the NBA draft.
