Tulsa finds success with state players

(Tulsa-AP) -- Lots of Tulsa players probably look familiar to Oklahomans. That's because five of eight players on Tulsa's Sweet Sixteen team are home-grown talent from Oklahoma high schools.

Wednesday, March 22nd 2000, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

(Tulsa-AP) -- Lots of Tulsa players probably look familiar to Oklahomans. That's because five of eight players on Tulsa's Sweet Sixteen team are home-grown talent from Oklahoma high schools.

Tulsa coach Bill Self says Oklahoma's high school talent is far better than it was probably ten or 15 years ago.

Self says the kids generally are tough, and they know how to play because they've been extremely well-coached.

Self calls Tulsa senior guard Eric Coley of Eufaula the best defensive guard in the nation. Self says if you keep the best at home, you can play in the N-C-A-A tournament.