5 Adjustments Oklahoma State Cowboys Must Make Before 2015 NCAA Tournament

By Eric Laboissonniere

5 Adjustments Oklahoma State Cowboys Must Make Before 2015 NCAA Tournament

Oklahoma State Cover Photo — The Oklahoma State Cowboys have had some huge conference wins this season, but the team still needs to make some adjustments before the NCAA tournament.

5. More Production Off the Bench

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5. More Production Off the Bench

Oklahoma State Cowboys — The Cowboys rely more on their starting lineup more than any other team in the Big 12. They have a few decent players who can produce off the bench, but those players have not been consistent. Oklahoma State needs their bench players to become more reliable.

4. Play Better Team Basketball

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4. Play Better Team Basketball

Oklahoma State Cowboys — The Cowboys rely on Phil Forte and Le'Bryan Nash, which is not always a good thing. Oklahoma State needs to move the ball better as a team and not just settle for a jump shot from Nash or Forte.

3. Phil Forte III Needs To Be A Better Passer

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3. Phil Forte III Needs To Be A Better Passer

Oklahoma State Cowboys — Forte has been a terrific all season, but he needs to be a better floor general for the Cowboys. He only averages 1.7 APG, which is unacceptable. He needs to create more opportunities for his teammates.

2. More Efficient 3-Point Shooting

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2. More Efficient 3-Point Shooting

Oklahoma State Cowboys — The Cowboys do not shoot well from three-point range. Forte is by far the team's best three-point shooter, but other than him, the Cowboys seriously struggle shooting three.

1. Le'Bryan Nash Must Improve Shooting

Le'Bryan Nash

1. Le'Bryan Nash Must Improve Shooting

Oklahoma State Cowboys — Nash has been sensational for the Cowboys this season, but he struggles shooting the ball at times. He has no problem getting to the rim, but Nash needs to improve his shooting if the Cowboys want to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament.

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