Home / Sports / OSU Basketball Loses Key Player Lefty Mantzoukas
OSU Basketball Loses Key Player Lefty Mantzoukas
19 Feb
Summary
- Lefteris Mantzoukas has withdrawn from Oklahoma State University's basketball program.
- Mantzoukas cited health reasons for his decision to step away from the team.
- He averaged 4.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in 17 minutes per game this season.

Oklahoma State University's basketball program announced a significant player change ahead of their game against No. 8 Kansas. Coach Steve Lutz confirmed that freshman forward Lefteris "Lefty" Mantzoukas has withdrawn from the university and will no longer be part of the team.
Mantzoukas is stepping away to focus on his health. During his first season, he played in 12 games, averaging 4.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in approximately 17 minutes per game. He had started six games.
His final game was against TCU, where he played eight minutes. This departure is a notable blow for the Cowboys, especially with their NCAA Tournament hopes hanging by a thread as they prepare to face a top-ranked Kansas squad.




