Porter Moser’s ‘best team on paper’ ready to turn around his tenure with OU basketball

Porter Moser, the head coach of Oklahoma men's basketball, is confident in his team's potential, despite not seeing it yet. His team has a strong roster, with five fifth-year seniors, two four-year seniors, and three juniors who will contribute significantly. Additionally, the team has brought in two top-100 freshmen. However, Moser acknowledges that the team has been short-handed during scrimmages due to the absence of key players like Dayton Forsythe, Khani Rooths, and Derrion Reid.

Even with this talented roster, Moser is focused on making the NCAA Tournament, a goal he hasn't achieved in his five seasons with OU. The team's success will depend on the retention of key players, including starting point guard Xzayvier Brown, who returned for his second season. Moser emphasizes that their focus should not be on achieving a specific goal, such as making the tournament, but rather on continuous improvement and growth.

The SEC is known for being one of the toughest conferences in college basketball, and Moser is prepared to face this challenge. He believes that the conference's intensity will reach new heights this year, and he is excited about the opportunity to create a home court advantage for his team.