Men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel announced Wednesday that freshman guard Tommy Mason-Griffin and sophomore guard Ray Willis will not return as Sooners next season.
“Tommy visited with his family over spring break last week and he informed me that he is going to pursue a professional basketball career,” Capel said. “I thank him for his contributions this season and wish him success.”
Rumors leaked out earlier this week that Mason-Griffin had not returned from spring break to Norman and had no intentions of coming back. His repeated Facebook posts throughout the week hinted that the rumors were likely true.
“On a mission...its a official dat i am leavin skool and enterin draft so if yue see me and ask me y i aint doin anotha yr yue mite get ignored,” he wrote Tuesday evening.
Mason-Griffin, a third-team All-Big 12 pick this year, averaged 14.1 points and 5.0 assists in 35.7 minutes per game for the Sooners. He set OU freshman records for 3-pointers (70), 3-point percentage (.424), assists (154) and average minutes. The Houston native contributed significantly in Big 12 play, ranking ninth in the league in scoring (16.9 ppg), fourth in assists (4.6 apg) and forth in 3-point percentage (.430).
Along with Mason-Griffin, Willis officially announced his decision of not returning to Norman.
“Ray has expressed a desire to transfer,” Capel said. “I wish him well, wish him luck and will do what I can to assist him in finding another school.”
Willis played in 13 games this season and averaged 2.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 12.2 minutes per game. He shot .250 from the field and .316 from 3-point range. The 6-foot-6 guard played in 16 games his freshman season and averaged 3.3 points and 1.4 rebounds.
Just as Mason-Griffin did, Willis made his announcement Tuesday morning on his Facebook page.
“Its official no longer a sooner, its been real like my man Russell Simons say,” he wrote.
Capel also said sophomore guard Willie Warren has not yet made a decision on whether to return or to pursue an NBA career.
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TylerBranson 2 years, 2 months ago
The ink from his neck tattoos has seeped into his brain.
sooner12 2 years, 2 months ago
Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
WalkingMan 2 years, 2 months ago
I think Mason-Griffin needs to stick around at least long enough to be able to spell correctly.
TheJR 2 years, 2 months ago
“On a mission...its a official dat i am leavin skool and enterin draft so if yue see me and ask me y i aint doin anotha yr yue mite get ignored”
You sure you don't want to come back another year? I think you could use it...
Flysooner 2 years, 2 months ago
Enjoy a career in the D league at best.
MDsooner 2 years, 2 months ago
I wish TMG all the luck at his job at Home Depot when his non existent basketball career tanks