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Newton is an instant-impact forward
Newton looked comfortable as a spot-up shooter and was successful in that role, shooting a crisp 38.9% from beyond the arc. In his per-40 splits, NewSudeep Tumma ton would be slated to take 8.3 triples a game. In fact, 64.3% of Staff Reporter his shot attempts are from the 3-point line. Coach Mike Boynton Newton’s shooting form is attacked the transfer portal sound. He possesses a natural this offseason and put together shooting motion with a high a sweet class solely reliant on release point. With his 6-foottransfers. 8, 200-pound stature, Newton With two of the four ratisn’t afraid to attempt 3-pointers ing as former five-stars, a guy with a hand in his face. like forward Woody Newton That was Newton’s prican get swept under the rug. mary role for the Orange, but Still, Newton — Boynton’s first he displayed solid ball-handling transfer commit this recruitand playmaking skills. Newton ing class — has the makings of came out of high school with someone who could be a valua reputation as a slasher who able asset for Oklahoma State. could attack the rim. He cerThe scouting report tainly showed some of that as Newton’s numbers don’t Syracuse. provide an accurate glimpse Newton is a smooth, swift into his skillset. athlete with above-the-rim At Syracuse, Newton athleticism. He loves to dunk played sparingly as a freshman. the ball. Newton made an impression And when Newton operearly in nonconference play and ates with the ball in hands — had fans clamoring for Syracuse which can come off a curl cut or to increase his minutes. some other type of motion — he But from there, things flashed the ability to pull up off went the opposite direction. in the mid-range. And he’s also Newton ended up appearing an adept enough passer to find a in only 11 games, checking in teammate. with 7.9 minutes per game. He The sophomore forward finished with averages of 3.5 isn’t going to blow you away points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.1 with his repertoire, but he’s a assists. versatile piece on both sides of However, his per-40 the ball. minute averages look a lot Syracuse coach Jim better with 17.5 points and 9.2 Boeheim is synonymous with a rebounds. 2-3 zone — the way Peanut ButWhen Newton was on the ter and Jelly go together. floor, he provided a floor-spacing presence for the Orange. See Scouting on 5
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McGraw at McKnight Woody Newton blocks an Isaac Likekele lay up.
Tim McGraw kicks off McKnight Center’s grand reopening Mak Vandruff Staff Reporter Country music flooded the halls of the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts on Friday night, carrying with it the excited whoops and hollers of an electrified crowd. The smell of expensive cologne permeated the air as a sea of cowboy hats filled the theatre. Even without the band on stage, the introductory song had concert-goers dancing. Then, as members of the band picked up their instruments, the lights on stage were flashing bright in time with the beat, and Tim McGraw walked on to sing “Just to See You Smile.” McGraw started off the grand reopening of the McKnight Center with a bang selling out the venue and performing less than 100 feet away from the audience. See McGraw on 2
Tim McGraw and his guitarist plays in front of fans center stage at the McKnight Center.
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McGraw... Continued from 1 Seeing McGraw play up close is an exciting opportunity for some people, but others were more excited about the music than the proximity. Annalise Abernathy, an Oklahoma State student, said this was her first time seeing Tim McGraw in concert. She is a music major at OSU and came for her recital hours and to enjoy the show. Although some concert goers are first time attendees, others like Brett Carver have been to every performance at the McKnight Center. Carver said he was accompanied by some special guests. “I even brought the family from Georgia in,” Carver said, “So half that family is inside and half is outside with me.” To make all of its events inclusive, the McKnight Center shows many of its performances on the massive screen it displays outside for free. Carver and some of his family watched it outside, while Abernathy watched it inside. Because it is not everyday that OSU holds a concert for a big name in the country music industry, people from across Oklahoma came to see this concert. Todd Pauley from Piedmont, Oklahoma, said he was delighted to see this concert. Although he has seen a lot of country music stars, Pauley said he never had seen McGraw until now. “Who doesn’t love Tim McGraw?” Pauley said. Throughout the night, the entire audience was buzzing with energy as they were entertained by McGraw’s electrifying stage presence. However, he was not the only fun event the audience received. They were also invited to partake in a free glass of champagne and dessert, as well as a swag bag. In the bag was a hat which said “McGraw at McKnight”, a bandana with the same brand, and a McKnight Center water bottle. For information on more shows at the McKnight Center, check out their other events at the McKnight Center’s website at mcknightcenter.org
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The Tim McGraw concert attracted fan from across the state.
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Tim McGraw sings to a sold out crowd at the McKnight Center.
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The case of fall break
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a full week off at Thanksgiving, giving students and faculty nine days without classes instead of five. However, this decision has not Traditionally, Oklahoma State come without questions. Some students has given students two days off for fall prefer having a fall break rather than a break in October and three days off for longer Thanksgiving break. Thanksgiving break in November. In “A four-day fall break and five recent years, the university has decided day Thanksgiving break,” said Alec to do away with the four-day weekend Christiansen, a sophomore statistics in October. This semester, students major. “I appreciate more spaced-out have no fall break but will instead have pacing when it comes to class breaks. It
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feels more restful.” Like Christiansen, Shelby Sanders, a junior biochemistry and molecular biology major, said she likes having the breaks split up. “It feels like it gives me more time to breathe in between school and downtime rather than just one full week at the end of the semester,” Sanders said. Although the university is granting a longer Thanksgiving break, some
students said fall break gives students more downtime before exams ramp up. “I would prefer this (fall break) for the extra time off,” said Alex Langseth, a senior aerospace engineering major. “Only having a fall break in November adds more stress and strain to students.”
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National handbag day Mak Vandruff Staff Reporter National Handbag Day was on Oct. 10, and Oklahoma State students are showing off their best bags. There are many different types of handbags used by the students of OSU, and they are excited to talk about them. There are satchel purses, clutches, cross-body bags, and much more. Keep an eye out for the array of handbags students are carrying and get an idea for what to carry on National Handbag Day. 1. Fanny Pack Now, the fanny pack might not be the most traditional style of handbag, but Karly Thurber makes it work. She has a service dog, so it gives her great handsfree accessibility. Plus, she’s an American Sign Language major, so she loves that her fanny pack gives her free range to move her hands and practice the language. 2. Crochet purse This crochet purse is a beautiful handbag owned by Autumn Sutton. She says this is her favorite bag because of the crochet design, and it is her favorite bag she has ever owned. It holds all of her items really well and it gives off lovely bohemian vibes. 3. Louis Vuitton Imunique Gilliam has this stylish name-brand bag that can switch from a normal satchel purse to a cross-body. It’s great for days where she’s feeling more feminine and girly, and it shows off that delicate side. Allie Putman
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Scouting... Continued from 1 Newton slipped right into that defensive scheme and showed active feet. His wingspan isn’t listed, but Newton’s length is certainly eye-catching. With his physical tools and athleticism, Newton was able to contest shots and even flashed a bit as a shot blocker. We mentioned that 9.2-rebound number earlier — which should be taken with a grain of salt considering the small sample size — but he’s certainly capable. Newton displayed a propensity to crash the glass on both sides of the court. He is a versatile piece who looks like a strong fit for OSU’s roster. The fit While his playing time wasn’t desirable, Newton’s usage rate was actually notable. He held a 20.8% usage rate, which ranked fourth on the team. But usage rate can be deceiving. It doesn’t account for assists or potential assists or determine whether those attempts are in transition or in the half-court. Basically, it doesn’t accurately depict how ball-dominant a player is, but rather it displays their statistical output. In this scenario, the big takeaway is that Newton isn’t some ball-dominant guy who needs the ball to produce. Rather, he’s capable of taking and making a relatively high volume of shots when he is in the game. With Newton in the fold, OSU’s guard-heavy roster is bolstered by another forward. If Newton can slide and play some power forward, he’ll be another valuable asset. Boynton has shown the propensity to play position-less basketball and put the five best players on the court — assuming they can hold up on defense. Newton fits that mold. The Cowboys flashed better 3-point shooting last year, but as a whole, it was inconsistent. OSU shot 33.2% from beyond the arc, which ranked 202nd in the nation. And they only took 19.1 3-pointers a game, which ranked 271st. Of the four transfers, Newton appears to be the best 3-point shooter. That is a place I think Newton can step in and be a plugand-play into the rotation with his reliable 3-point stroke. With four years of eligibility left, Newton can keep developing and sculpting himself into a dangerous wing for Boynton. With his physical tools, it should be interesting to watch. Final thoughts When you look at OSU’s roster, there are so many talented pieces. It’s difficult to really pin down a rotation, let alone a starting lineup. Boynton has proven to be flexible with his lineups, he’s not afraid to adjust his starting lineup or rotation at any given point. While there are a number of guards on this roster, Newton — and everyone else — need to earn their spot in this lineup. Newton factors to be a part of it.
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Notebook: Cowboys preparing for trip to Austin Gabriel Trevino Staff Reporter Coach Mike Gundy said there may not be a player on his team who received a scholarship offer from the University of Texas. Through long pauses of consideration, and several names being thrown out by the media, Gundy settled on “a low percentage” of his team might have received offers. Regardless, it is a motivation factor for the team, and Gundy said he believes the talent difference will be on display when OSU visits Austin to face the Texas Longhorns this Saturday. Here are some other storylines for Gundy’s press conference: Robinson’s rushes In just six games this season, Texas running back Bijan Robinson has already run for 789 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 6.3 yards per carry. “He’s a good player, you’ve seen him throughout the year,” Gundy said. “He has the ability to make guys miss. He runs through tackles. If you don’t wrap up, you’re not gonna get him down. He is a really good player, and we’re aware of that. Gundy said he is aware of Robinson’s talent, and is trying to stop him from controlling the game. “Sark” in the water Coach Steve Sarkisian is in the midst of his first year as Texas’ head coach. The former Alabama offensive coordinator has made the Longhorns a top 20 offensive in the country so far this season, averaging almost 480 yards per game. “He’s doing the same thing he’s done offensively for a while,” Gundy said. “I am going to go with what he did at Alabama.” Gundy continued, saying Sarkisian likes to rush the football, and combined with play-action deep passes, screens and pre-snap motions to confuse the opposing defense. Sanders’ technique Spencer Sanders threw three passes which we caught by Baylor defenders two Saturdays ago. Gundy said he believes Sanders is able to turn over the ball less through fixing his technique. “He didn’t set his feet. He’s not balanced, he’s not square,” Gundy said. “It’s fixable. It’s all footwork. It’s not all his fault. We need to do a better job protecting him so he can get in position.” Abby Cage
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Gilkey’s perseverance leads to Oklahoma State offer
“There’s no doubt playing at a Class A school has made it difficult for (Mason) to be nationally recognized” Pawhuska coach Matt Hennessy said. “I mean there wasn’t really much of a (recruiting) process. He didn’t have any offers. I was totally caught off guard.” Daniel Allen Through three years of playing Staff Reporter high school football, Gilkey, a three star recruit, had no Division 1 offers. Mason Gilkey’s whole family During his junior year, he had his mind bled orange and black. set on playing college basketball rather But playing Class A football and than college football. being limited to the number of camps One day, Coach Hennessy was he could attend, he never thought he’d at his house prepping for spring pracbe in a position to play for Oklahoma tices and planning ahead for the 2021 State. season. Pawhuska had fallen to Cashion Gilkey, a 6-foot-4, 185-pound re- 7-6 in the Class A state championship ceiver, has outstanding speed, winning game just 2 months ago. Out of the four gold medals on the track team his blue, an unfamiliar number called his freshman year. phone. A team captain, he has earned “I thought to myself, ‘I don’t multiple district accolades. Entering his know that number, so I better answer senior season, he had recorded 2,070 it’,” Hennessy said. “I picked up the receiving yards and 36 touchdown phone, answered it, and it was coach receptions. (Kasey) Dunn. We talked for about an There was just one issue. Gilkey hour, and he had some great questions. played at a Class A high school. One of the last things he asked though Pawhuska High School has an enrollwas why nobody had offered him yet. ment of 182 students. “Mason’s a great kid, outstand-
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ing athleticism, a true leader, and a 4.0 student. He’s all the things you look for in a recruit. I said, ‘Because he’s at a Class A school’.” School size wasn’t the only obstacle Gilkey endured during this hectic recruiting process. The COVID-19 pandemic limited the number of camps Mason could attend to showcase his talent and expose himself to FBS coaches. In addition, it wasn’t until April 2021 the NCAA announced the end of the recruiting dead period. Meaning, from March of 2020 to April of 2021, college coaches couldn’t recruit high school athletes in person. Everything had to be done virtually. One week after their initial conversation, Dunn called Hennessy back informing him coach Mike Gundy wanted to speak with him. Shortly after, Gundy called Hennessy informing him that he was going to offer Gilkey. The next day, Hennessy informed Gilkey that OSU was offering him, leaving Gilkey “speechless”. “I explained to him that these (offers) have an expiration date on them” Hennessy said. “I told him not to commit yet, to go ahead and talk it over
with his family and think long and hard about if it was truly what he wanted.” At 6 p.m. that night, Gilkey called his coach, telling him he had committed to OSU. “In this family, we bleed orange” Brandy Gilkey, Mason’s brother, said. “It was amazing seeing my little brother go to the school of his dreams. With that being said, he’s just got to keep putting the work in.” According to Hennessy, Mason is extremely anxious to play for OSU. He wears orange almost every day to school, flashes his Cowboys gear and is always bragging to his teammates after an OSU win. He added that Mason was super complementary of his visit to OSU in June, making him even more excited to step foot on campus in December, as he plans to enroll early. “We’re super excited for him” Macie Gilkey, Mason’s sister, said. “He’s handled all this so well. We’re all just so proud of him and excited to watch him play at Oklahoma Stats next year.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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