Statesman Journal on Christian Russell (walk on 6'11"/235 C)

www.statesmanjournal.com/story/sports/2016/10/18/russell-trying-make-grade-oregon-state/92363104/

Good article on what seems like a good kid with promise - and seems like he is being dealt with very transparently.
And, as the saying goes, you can't coach 6'11".


Disclaimer: I had to answer a couple inane questions to read this article, hope that happens to you too! :-).


"At 6-foot-11, 235 pounds, South Salem High graduate Christian Russell has the size to play Division I college basketball.

But unlike in high school, Russell discovered in a hurry that as a freshman walk-on at Oregon State he could no longer impact a game because of his height alone.

Senior center Cheikh N’diaye is an inch taller than Russell, and several teammates are heavier, including N’Diaye (240 pounds), sophomore forward Drew Eubanks (6-10, 250) and sophomore center Gligorije Rakocevic (6-11, 255).

Heck, even third-year coach Wayne Tinkle, a former college and professional basketball player, looks Russell eye to eye."



Go Beavs!