Getting to know the Sooners: Milos Uzan
Sooners basketball season is just around the corner, and it’s OK if you need a primer of who these guys are. Now in year No. 3 at Oklahoma, head coach Porter Moser is confident the program has checked all the boxes to make an NCAA run.
Here is a brief overview of some of the key pieces for OU for the 2023-24 season.
OU begins its season Monday vs. Central Michigan in Norman.
Guard Milos Uzan – Sophomore
The name every OU fan should know, needs to know. Uzan worked his way into the starting lineup pretty quickly as a true freshman. He never left.
He rode the wave of the Big 12 grind and became better for it. Now, as just a sophomore, he is the heart and soul of the 2023-24 team.
Might feel like a lot to handle, but Uzan is embracing the role. He knows this is his team, and he’s ready to show everybody exactly how far he can help take the Sooners.
What to expect?
Everything we saw as a freshman but raised to the next level. On the court, off the court, just a better Uzan in every way imaginable.
He is a tremendous passer, but Uzan is going to have to be more aggressive. He can score it, trust yourself and go do it. Uzan is going to be asked to provide for OU in those tight moments, can’t shy away from being the guy.
Uzan matched with Javian McCollum will be intriguing to watch. Perhaps Uzan takes a bigger role without the ball, and we’ll get to see how good he is at getting open and creating space.
He was voted team captain. Uzan had the conversations with the staff last spring and summer about taking the reins of the team.
He’s willing and able, and OU needs Uzan to be up to the task.
Moser says
“He’s a prime example of continuity, having guys get in the program. He came in and earned a spot after seven or eight games. And then I thought in conference plays, he averaged almost 9.0, 9.5 and I thought he grew and grew and grew this offseason. As good as I’ve been around in development. He’s up over 190. He came in at 170. He looks stronger. He’s playing with great pace. His shot looks better. His leadership was better. On every facet, I’m excited for his development. That’s what you want. That’s why in this day and age, kids being able to transfer portal, you just lock in and have a great offseason. He’s definitely ready for the next step. Leadership-wise too…he’s unequivocally our leader as a sophomore and he’s handled it great.”
