Know Your Foe: Utah State Basketball Players to Watch
The Utah State Aggies will play the TCU Horned Frogs on Friday, March 22. They will play their first round of the "Big Dance" in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Both TCU and Utah State have had solid seasons and have shown they have what it takes to hang with the best teams in the nation. The game is set for 8:55 p.m. CT and can be seen on TBS. The last time the two teams faced was December 29, 1982. The Aggies lead the all-time series 2-0 over the Frogs.
| Great Osobor | 2023-24 Season Statistics |
|---|---|
Points per Game | 18.0 |
Rebounds per Game | 9.2 |
Assists per Game | 2.9 |
Field Goal % | 58.3% |
February 17, 2024; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Utah State Aggies forward Great Osobor (1) controls the ball against Colorado State Rams forward Patrick Cartier (12) in the first half at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Utah State Forward- #1 Great Osobor
Utah State has had a solid season playing some solid teams and beating teams like San Diego State and Colorado State. They have a lot of talented players, but I chose Great Osobor to cover for this article. Not only because he has an awesome name but also because he leads this team in scoring, rebounds, and blocks.
Osobor is an all-around player and has been dominant this season. The junior forward has made a huge leap this season and has become an elite player. The 6'8'' 250 lb. powerhouse has a big and muscular frame making him very dominant in the paint. He is also very athletic. He is everywhere on the court at all times. Osobor gets around quickly and uses his weight to get the easy buckets and rebounds. He is not a shooter, so you won't see him taking long-range shots. However, his force in the paint makes up for it all. He is not the largest big man, which will hold him back just a bit, but he has shown this season that he will be just fine and can challenge the largest centers.
The Horned Frogs will desperately need the presence of Ernest Udeh Jr. to keep Great Osobor from getting too hot.
Other Players To Watch For:
- Senior guard- #4 Ian Martinez
- Second on the team in average scoring per game
- Senior Guard- #10 Darius Brown II
- Leads team in average assists (6.5) and steals (1.5) per game
Potential Utah State Starting Lineup:
- Junior Forward- #1 Great Osobor
- 6'8", 250 lbs.
- Sophomore Center- #20 Isaac Johnson
- 7'0" 227 lbs.
- Freshman Guard- #12 Mason Falslev
- 6'3" 203 lbs.
- Senior Guard- #4 Ian Martinez
- 6'3" 185 lbs.
- Senior Guard- #10 Darius Brown II
- 6'2" 192 lbs.
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