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What's up everybody? I look forward to aswering your questions! Let's get started!
What is your favorite cereal?
(Laughing) Since I've been training I've been on a very strict diet but when I do get to get cereal, I like Golden Grams.
How much has your life changed since becoming a college star?
It's been pretty much the same. They only difference is that people recognize me more but I do the same things as I did before.
Who do you think will step up and be the emotional leader on the Sooner's next year?
I hope Willie Warren does. He's one of there most talented players
Congrats on a great season at OU. What do you think will be the hardest change coming from college to the NBA?
Just the speed of the game. I need to learn the spacing and everything else that comes along with playing in the NBA.
What is the most exciting thing about going to the NBA for you?
So far, the most exciting thing is meeting new people and learning from different players. I also like the travel.
Which current NBA player would you compare yourself to?
There's not one guy that I compare myself to. I just want to play my game and be a strong inside presence.
What is your brother doing? Is he working out and hoping to get drafted?
He was working out with me in San Francisco. Now he's traveling around working out for different teams.
What will you miss most about being an Oklahoma Sooner?
I'll miss the team and atmosphere the most. I had some very good times at OU. Oh yeah, I'll miss the die hard OU fans too!
Who do you look forward to guarding as a bigman in the nba?
I look forward to guarding guys like Dwight Howard and Chris Bosh.
Hey, Blake Hows it going? Do you think you can make a big impact on the nba this year?
I defiantly hope I can. I want to come in and play my game and do whatever the team and coaches ask me to do.
What do you feel is the biggest thing you can bring to whichever team drafts you?.....HOPE IT IS THE OKC THUNDER!!!
I'm going to bring a strong inside presence. I will rebound and defend.
Being the potential number one pick how do you feel about being the face of a franchise and the pressure of trying to turn a franchise around?
I don't feel any pressure at all. I look at it as an opportunity and I look forward to the challenge.
What are you currently doing to prepare yourself to take your dominating college style into the NBA?
I'm really concentrating on my shot and working on my all-around offensive game.
What is the best part of your game?
The best part of my game is my versatility. I can do a lot of different things on the court.
What superstar would u wana team up with? And what are you workouts like?
I'm looking forward to teaming up with whichever team drafts me. My workouts right now consist of strength training.
In your opinion, who is the best player besides yourself in the draft?
Stephen Curry
When you were growing up and playing basketball as a kid, which player(s) did you look up to when developing your game and why?
I really looked up to Michael Jordan, Shaq, Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady.
Which NBA city are you most looking forward to visiting in the upcoming season?
I looking forward to playing in Madison Square Garden in New York City.
I'm looking forward to playing in the NBA. Hope everyone supports whichever team drafts me. Thanks for the great questions!