Oklahoma State Basketball Injury Update: Everything Fans Need to Know Ahead of Opener

It’s been five seasons since the Oklahoma State Cowboys went to the NCAA Tournament. Head coach Steve Lutz is determined to not make it a sixth.

The Cowboys open the season against Incarnate Word on Monday at Gallagher-Iba Arena, as the third-year head coach tries to get the Cowboys back into position to be a participant in March Madness.

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Going into the game, Lutz gave reporters an update on players that didn’t participate in the final scrimmage against Wisconsin, including two of which who were hurt.

G Kanye Clary

Kanye Clary. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

During its final press conference before the season opener, Lutz described Clary as “day-to-day” with a groin injury. He apparently suffered the injury between the first and second exhibition games and has not played in the last two exhibition games.

Lutz said that Clary is trending in the right direction and that he is hopeful that his point guard will be able to play against Incarnate Word. With him, the Cowboys will have their most experienced player with Lutz’s offensive system on the floor. Last season he averaged 10.6 points and 4.8 assists

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Without him Kashie Natt likely runs the point and freshman Anthony Felisi probably starts at shooting guard.

Lutz said he won’t rush Clary back, so if there’s any chance that he could have a setback by playing, count on him not playing. But, once he’s healthy, he’s in there.

G Luka Bogavac

Luka Bogavac. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

The North Carolina transfer didn’t play in the final exhibition game against Wisconsin, but Lutz said he’s trending toward playing in Monday’s opener. Lutz did not say why Bogavac did not play against the Badgers.

The Cowboys know what he can do. He’s a talented shooter who can give them instant offense behind the arc and that’s worth 10 to 15 minutes a game off the bench as he works his way into a potential starting job.

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His level of defensive ability will determine how much more playing time he gets…

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