Cowboys Win But Defense Needs Work | Big 12 Basketball News

Oklahoma State’s basketball team returned from Puerto Rico undefeated, averaging over 100 points per game and dominating the glass—but head coach Steve Lutz is zeroing in on glaring defensive flaws, as they surrendered nearly 91 points per game against pro competition. Players like junior center Julius Halaifonua admit defense was a key takeaway, while turnovers—averaging 21 per game—further exposed inconsistency. On the bright side, their ball movement shone, with standout assists from Luka Bogavac and Jacob Walker, and rebounding remained a strength. Though the trip gave the Cowboys valuable early-season experience, Lutz insists fixing defense and turnover issues is critical before the regular season begins. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ab221c90909ea1b