Mustang-PCN-El Reno Scrimmage Team Analysis
One of the states first scrimmages took place at Putnam City North High School on Tuesday evening. It was clear that everyone, including students, were itching to see some high energy basketball. El Reno, Mustang, and Putnam City North were the teams…
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Continue ReadingOne of the states first scrimmages took place at Putnam City North High School on Tuesday evening. It was clear that everyone, including students, were itching to see some high energy basketball.
El Reno, Mustang, and Putnam City North were the teams in attendance and although they were just scrimmages the intensity and pace of play did not disappoint.
El Reno may not have been the best team on the floor, but they were impressive. The Indians are without four key players from last season as they are occupied on the gridiron.
Nonetheless, El Reno gave both 6A squads all they could handle. After a blowout loss to Putnam City North in the opening scrimmage El Reno seemed to flip the switch and pick up the pace.
The Indians stout defense and stellar shooting were on full display. 2017 Point Guard Callen Haydon was the head of their attack as he took to the floor with a vengeance. The Indians were clearly not at full strength, but they still managed to squeeze out a few victories and somewhat find this teams identity.
Putnam City North fed off the energy of what was a descent student section for a scrimmage. 2016 Point Guard Micah Speight proved to be the nucleus of their team yet again. Speight came out hot from the beginning and didn't let up. He has the ability score in all phases of the game and is a nice passer as well.
The Panthers identity so far seems to be focused around grit. They don't have the most dazzling of line ups, but take pride in hustling, winning 50-50 balls, and play hard nose defense.
Putnam City North may not outscore many teams, but will look to wear teams down with their physicality.
Mustang is the presumed favorite to repeat as state champions in class 6A. The Broncos took to the floor without 2016 Center York Benjamin due to undisclosed reasons, but his absence didn't seem to slow them down a bit.
2016 Shooting Guard Jakolby Long was on fire throughout the scrimmages from behind the three-point line. Long for the first time in High School did not play football and he is reaping the benefits of it.
Mustang is long and athletic causing match up problems for opposing offense. Also, the Broncos are like sharks when it comes to swarming to the basketball. No matter if it is trap situations or jumping passing lanes, Mustang always seems to disrupt offenses.
They also feast off transition buckets as all of their guards are lethal in the open floor. This Broncos team looks as tough as ever and are poised to make a run at another gold ball.
These scrimmages serve as good grading material for teams to see what they need to improve on. Although the official season is weeks away, it is a beautiful sight to see some of the states best take the hardwood.