Entering pivotal Big 12 contest against No. 25 UCF, OSU will need Parsa Fallah at his best

Lutz's big-man development expertise paying dividends with versatile, unselfish center

Daniel Allen

Jan 06, 2026 - 4 min read

Oklahoma State center Parsa Fallah (22) goes up for a shot against Sam Houston during the Cowboys' game Dec. 2, 2025 at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Fallah, who transferred from Oregon State last offseason, is averaging 13.6 points per game in his first season as a Cowboy and anchors OSU's offense that ranks second nationally in scoring. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

Entering pivotal Big 12 contest against No. 25 UCF, OSU will need Parsa Fallah at his best — Oklahoma State center Parsa Fallah (22) goes up for a shot against Sam Houston during the Cowboys' game Dec. 2, 2025 at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Fallah, who transferred from Oregon State last offseason, is averaging 13.6 points per game in his first season as a Cowboy and anchors OSU's offense that ranks second nationally in scoring. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

Steve Lutz is no stranger to ultra-talented centers.

From aiding in the development of Justin Patton from his time as an assistant at Creighton, to eventual first-round selection Zach Edey, Lutz has earned a pedigree as an adept big-man developer. And rightfully so.

So, when Lutz, Oklahoma State’s second-year coach, commended the Cowboys' starting center Parsa Fallah, his praise held immense merit.

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