Oklahoma’s Hield looks forward to final tournament run

Ponca City Now - March 14, 2016 10:45 am

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) – Buddy Hield has one last chance to electrify college basketball.

Oklahoma’s explosive guard came back for his senior season after considering leaving for the NBA and made the most of it. The Bahamas native ranks second nationally with 25.0 points per game and has the chance to accomplish the goal he set when he chose to return – take the Sooners to the Final Four. Oklahoma opens NCAA Tournament play Friday in Oklahoma City against Cal State Bakersfield.

Hield scored 46 points at Kansas, hit a game-winning 3-pointer against Texas and dropped 39 points against Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament. His halfcourt shot would have beaten West Virginia but was released just late.

Fans can expect to see a confident shooter who can drive and score in transition.

 

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