former Sooners guard whose game was built on toughness, experience, and connective play
Omar Leary was a compact, high-effort guard for Oklahoma in the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons, and his value came less from volume scoring than from steadiness, defensive activity, and veteran composure in a deep Sooners rotation. In the 2007-08 season, he was listed at 5-10 and 163 pounds and averaged 7.4 points, 2.2 assists, and 1.0 steal per game in one preseason profile, showing he could make winning plays without dominating the ball. He later helped Oklahoma reach the NCAA Tournament and the 2009 Final Four run, which fits a player coaches trust for poise, toughness, and low-drama reliability.
