Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus East Texas A&M on November 2, 2026
Men's Basketball
vs East Texas A&M
University of Oklahoma Athletics
In Others' Words: Buddy Hield
February 24, 2016 | Men's Basketball
From humble roots in the Bahamas to leading Player of the Year candidate, the nation has taken notice of Buddy Hield. See what pundits from around the country are saying about #BuddyBuckets.
Greg Mcdermott, Creighton
“Last year he was a shooter, but this year he's a basketball player. There's so much more to his game this season. He's a special young man who's sure to be wearing an NBA uniform next season.”
Bill Self, Kansas
“They knew then that they were witnessing something special. And that was a special performance by Buddy tonight.” -- After Hield received a standing ovation from the Allen Field House crowd.
Steve Prohm, iowa state
“Man, he's unbelievable. Every time he shoots it, you think it's going in. He's a tremendous competitor, tremendous player.”
head coach lon kruger
“It's hard to imagine anyone playing more efficiently. It's really impressive.”
on his improvement...
“He's significantly better. It's kind of amazing that he could take a starting point that was so high and improve so much.”
on his work ethic...
“Most kids go to the gym and do what they're comfortable doing, do what feels good. Buddy works on things to improve those areas he was deficient. It sets him apart a little bit, and the results speak for themselves.”
Jay williams, ESPN
“I think the Wooden Award is Buddy Hield's to lose. I think there's a substantial difference between him and Denzel Valentine."
Jon rothstein, cbs
“The runaway choice for National Player of the Year, and it's not even close."
Rob Dauster, nbc
“Buddy Hield is the favorite to win the National Player of the Year award, and anyone that would tell you otherwise is just making the argument for the sake of arguing."
Jay bilas, ESPN
“If you ask anybody, they're going to say Buddy Hield."
dick vitale, ESPN
“Wow, no doubt my choice of Player of the Year will be Buddy Hield."
Chris paul, la clippers
“Buddy Hield is a problem!”
reggie miller, tnt
“This kid Buddy Hield for Oklahoma is the TRUTH!!”
shaka smart, texas
“He's a terrific player. There's a reason he's the best player in the country.”
georges niang, iowa state
“It's got to be Buddy Hield. Has to be. There's no question. He's playing at a ridiculous level.”
Players Mentioned
G
/ Men's BasketballThursday, June 11
Sunday, April 05
Saturday, April 04
Saturday, April 04
