Liverpool Reds
One might think that coming off a Sweet 16 appearance would leave a fan base chomping at the bit for more, but such is not the case at Oklahoma State this year as the loss of three double-digit scorers means the Cowboys need to re-tool. Legendary coach Eddie Sutton enters his 16th year in Stillwater, and while this is far from his best team, the 2005-06 Cowboys aren't totally devoid of talent. Clearly the best player on the roster, sophomore guard JamesOn Curry will need to load the Pokes on his back and carry them most nights. Curry, a former North Carolina recruit, averaged 9.4 ppg last season, but with his playing time likely to increase considerably, that number should certainly climb. Beyond Curry, there isn't a returning player who put up more than 1.3 ppg last year, although a guy like 6-8 junior David Monds could prove quite valuable. Help will also hopefully come from some skilled newcomers, among them 6-7 former Florida Gator Mario Boggan and 6-8 freshman Keith Brumbaugh. The team's starting point guard is likely to be rookie Byron Eaton, and it will be his job to get the ball to Curry, who will look to both slash to the basket as well as spot up from three-point range, where he shot 43 percent from last season helping the Cowboys lead the nation in that department (.426).