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Matt Hembrough grew up wanting to be just like his dad. But Hembrough was only 5-2 and 100 pounds entering high school. His small stature limited his playing time until his senior year .  He started that season as a wide receiver, but quickly realized his path to college ball was on special teams. Hembrough received offers from North Texas and San Jose State. He turned those down and instead accep...

In this week's edition of the Old Pokes Show, Deion Imade and Clint Chelf catch up with former Cowgirl softball star—and current volunteer assistant coach—Vanessa Shippy-Fletcher. The three-time NCAA All-American and two-time Big 12 Player of the Year discusses her time as a Cowgirl and has some great stories about head coach Kenny Gajewski. Also hear what she has to say about this year's team, wh...

Roc Riggio was born to be a baseball player. With a name his dad thought would be great for a slugger, Riggio started playing baseball when he was in diapers—carrying on the family tradition. Roc committed to UCLA as an eighth grader. It was an easy choice for the kid from SoCal. After growing and maturing, Roc realized he wanted to get out of California and decommited from the Bruins.  Roc knows...

In this week's edition of the Old Pokes Show, Deion Imade and Clint Chelf break down the season ending loss to North Texas for the men's basketball team. Also hear from the guys on the tough loss for the women's team against Miami in the NCAA Tournament, the series loss at Texas Tech for Cowboys baseball, the hot streak for the No. 2 Cowgirls softball team and finally, the start of spring football...

Michele Smith is one of the most prolific players in the history of Oklahoma State softball. However, her career almost ended the summer after her freshman year. Smith spent almost seven months rehabbing her injured arm to be ready for her sophomore season. She embraced her second chance in the sport—setting nine school records over her career. Smith's talent earned her a spot on the United States...

In this week's episode of the Old Pokes Show with Deion Imade and Clint Chelf, former Cowboys guard and current ESPN analyst Bryndon Manzer joins the show to talk about OSU men's and women's basketball as the postseason begins. Get his thoughts on both teams and hear more about his story from growing up in Stillwater to getting to live out his dream playing for Eddie Sutton in the mid-90's.

As a senior in high school, Andrea Riley watched Oklahoma State Women's basketball go 6-22 with zero conference wins. She committed to the Cowgirls anyway. Her freshman year, she led the team to a 20-11 record and their first NCAA tournament berth in over a decade. As a sophomore, she helped the Cowgirls to their second Sweet 16 appearance in school history. Riley still holds the school record for...

In this week's episode of the Old Pokes Show, former Cowboys Deion Imade and Clint Chelf share their thoughts on the Big 12 basketball awards and the conference tournaments for the Cowboys and Cowgirls. Find out more about the second place finish for the OSU Wrestling team at last weekend's Big 12 Championships and get an update on Cowboys Baseball and Cowgirls Softball. Finally, get their thought...

John-Michael Wright grew up in North Carolina. Naturally, he was a Tar Heel fan – until he discovered Oklahoma State while playing video games with his brother. Coming out of high school, Wright only had five college offers. Zero from major programs. On signing day, he chose to play for High Point University in North Carolina. After the 2021-22 season, Wright entered the transfer portal. This time...

Former Oklahoma State guard Byron Eaton joins the Old Pokes Show this week, discussing his road to Stillwater, his time at OSU and what he thinks of this year's team. Also get Clint and Deion's thoughts on the good things happening in the athletic department, including a Big 12 Indoors title for women's track and field and the announcement of future facility upgrades on campus.

Claire Chastain and Terryn Milton are teammates, roommates and best friends. The duo met the summer before their senior year of high school when Claire joined Terryn's AAU team. They might be inseparable now, but that summer they didn't even speak. Their first conversations happened when they were both on official visits to UT-Arlington. Claire and Terryn's friendship helped them lead their team t...

In this week's episode of the Old Pokes Show, former Cowboys Deion Imade and Clint Chelf discuss the current state of OSU athletics, including the no-hitter thrown by the Cowboys baseball team on Tuesday. Get their thoughts on the men's and women's basketball teams, the hot start for the Cowgirls softball team and the world record set by the men's indoor track team last weekend. Also watch a previ...

Kalib Boone started playing basketball in sixth grade and hated it. He was lazy and didn't like being physical. A week in, he told his parents he wanted to quit. His twin brother, Keylan, remained on the team. Eventually, Kalib got bored watching from the sidelines. The final game of the season, he begged the coach to let him play. Kalib credits Keylan for his basketball career. Up until last summ...

Former Oklahoma State wrestler Hardell Moore is this week's guest on the Old Pokes Show with Deion Imade and Clint Chelf. Moore is a two-time All-American for the Cowboys and was the 1998 NCAA Runner-Up in the 158 pound weight class. Hear some great stories from Moore, including what it was like to wrestle for the legend John Smith, in this edition of the Old Pokes Show.

Oklahoma State baseball is a program on the rise, and alum Josh Holliday is the one leading the charge. After hosting an NCAA Regional last season, Holliday has his sights set on more. And his story, from player to assistant to head coach, is quite a journey.    FIND US ONLINE: Website: https://osumax.com/osu-max-podcast-network Twitter: twitter.com/osu_max Instagram: instagram.com/osu_max   CREDI...

Former Oklahoma State forward Ivan McFarlin is this week's guest on The Old Pokes Show.  The Missouri City, Texas, native came to Stillwater with big goals and left as one of the better overall players in school history. McFarlin is one of only four players in school history to score over 1,000 points, collect over 700 rebounds and block over 100 shots. Hear from I-Mac on his journey to Stillwater...

When Kenny Gajewski arrived in Stillwater in 2016, he made a promise to be the best Cowboy he could be. The former baseball player turned softball coach inherited a program that went 3-13 in Big 12 play the year before, but during his tenure, they've become perennial championship contenders. This year, Oklahoma State is a unanimous preseason top-three team. However, Gajewski is quick to remind his...

Former Oklahoma State guard Tiffany Bias-Patmon is this week's guest on The Old Pokes Show with Deion Imade and Clint Chelf. Tiffany discusses her time at OSU, including losing her head coach, assistant coach and two fans during a plane crash in 2011. Hear her thoughts on what transpired after the crash and how she carries that today. Also find out what she is up to following the end of her WNBA c...

Bryce Thompson believes basketball is his purpose. In high school, he was a McDonald's All-American, Gatorade Player of the Year and unanimous choice for Oklahoma High School Player of the Year. However, being a highly touted recruit comes with high expectations. The junior guard channels out the noise and puts in the work. As a sixth grader, he'd wake up at 5am to train with his dad. Thompson has...

This week's guest on The Old Pokes Show with Deion Imade and Clint Chelf is former OSU Cowgirl Andrea Riley. The Dallas native is one of the best players ever to play inside Gallagher-Iba Arena. Riley starred at OSU from 2006-2010 earning All-American status her final three years in Stillwater. She finished her career with a school-record 2,835 points, while leading the Cowgirls to three NCAA Tour...

Lior Garzon is one of four international players on the Oklahoma State women's basketball team. She grew up outside of Tel Aviv, Israel. Adjusting to life in America was hard. Adjusting her game to fit the American style was even harder. Garzon is already a member of the Israeli National Team. She won a bronze medal at the Women's European Championship in 2018. She even has dreams of playing the i...

Former Cowboys Deion Imade and Clint Chelf are back this week breaking down the latest additions to the Oklahoma State football program from the transfer portal. Also get their thoughts on Derek Mason's departure and the opening at defensive coordinator. The guys also tackle Cowboys and Cowgirls basketball in this week's episode.

Avery Anderson is a product of the Texas Basketball Circuit. However, Anderson will be the first to tell you New Orleans is home. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina forced his family to evacuate. They eventually settled in Texas. That is where Anderson's basketball career took off. He led his high school team to a state title appearance. He was named his district's MVP as a junior and senior. He owns the...

Deion Imade and Clint Chelf are back this week breaking down the dominant win for Georgia in the title game over TCU. Get Clint's thoughts on the Bulldogs' offensive coordinator and former Cowboys OC Todd Monken and what it was like playing for him in Stillwater. Finally, hear from the guys as they give their thoughts on the recent additions to the Oklahoma State football roster out of the transfe...

This week's guest on the Old Pokes Show with Deion Imade and Clint Chelf is former Cowboy running back Tatum Bell. The Texas native played at Oklahoma State from 2000-2003, finishing 3,409 yards rushing and 34 touchdowns. He played five seasons in the NFL after being drafted 41st overall by the Denver Broncos in 2004. Learn more about his time in Stillwater and the NFL in this edition of the Old P...