Okrzesik to transfer from Rice?
The Houston Chronicle reported Wednesday that guard Jason Okrzesik is transferring to Northwestern. Although there has been no confirmation on the signing from Northwestern coach Bill Carmody, Okrzesik would sit out the 2005-06 season and compete for the point guard position in 2007 as a junior.
Okresik has Chicago ties as a graduate of Fenwick High School, the alma mater of NBA star Corey Maggette. On the surface, this is a signing of another classic Princeton-style player. A profile of Okrzesik in high school classifies him as a great passing guard. (Wow, he and T.J. Parker should meet.)
Okrzesik should be in the mix for a 2006-07 backcourt of Brandon Lee, Craig Moore and Sterling Williams. As of now, the 2006-07 lineup could feature a three-guard offense and look something like this:
PG - Brandon Lee
PG - Jason Okrzesik or Craig Moore
SG - Sterling Williams
PF - Bernard Cote
C - Vince Scott
The lineup is really going to rely on Williams and Cote to be stars. A lot is riding on those two players for the future. However, there may be more news on the recruiting front soon.