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Oklahoma State Basketball: Top five players to ever play for the Cowboys

By Andrew Miller

Dec 30, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys mascot Pistol Pete motions to the crowd during the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Gallagher-Iba Arena. WVU won 92-75. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys mascot Pistol Pete motions to the crowd during the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Gallagher-Iba Arena. WVU won 92-75. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Honorable Mention: John Lucas III

Position: Point Guard

Years: 2003-2005

Lucas III teamed up with Graham to put together one of the best two seasons runs in OK State basketball history. And much like Graham, Lucas III split his career with two different schools, playing two years with each. In Lucas III’s case, he played for two teams, both in the Big 12. He started with the Baylor Bears in 2001, then transferred to OK State before the 2003-04 season.

He averaged 16.3 points per game, 4.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.6 rebounds. Moreover, his best season came in 2004-05 when he put up 17.7 points per game, good for sixth in the Big 12. Lucas III’s three-point percentage of 43.1 percent was good for best in the Big 12 in 2004-05.

Lucas III became a very decorated after the 2004-05 season, splitting the Big 12 Player of the Year award with fellow Cowboy Tony Allen. He was also awarded with being a First Team All-American and First Team All-Big 12 (for the second time with the Pokes).

More than anything, Lucas III was likely the most integral part of the Pokes Final Four run in 2004 and then played a big part again in their 2005 run to the Sweet Sixteen.

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