Under the Radar Division I Oklahoma Prospects
Oklahoma has traditionally had many players with Division I talent go under recruited. With that said the 2017 Class has several players that are flying under the Radar to most Division I programs. Today, Prep Hoops highlights five players plus…
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Continue ReadingOklahoma has traditionally had many players with Division I talent go under recruited. With that said the 2017 Class has several players that are flying under the Radar to most Division I programs. Today, Prep Hoops highlights five players plus one out of state player that are flying under the radar.
Marques Wilson 2017 Team Griffin Combo Guard
Wilson can run the one or the two at the next level. He holds one offer currently from Bucknell. That could soon change with the astonishing numbers he has put up on the Nike EYBL. Wilson had a solid jumper from three-point land a year ago. Since then he has improved immensely becoming a knock down three-point shooter. Wilson has a good handle of the rock and does a great job of creating his own shot off the bounce. Wilson over the past two sessions is averaging nearly 20 points per game. Coaches have not been able to see Wilson in person during the last two sessions making July a very important month for Wilson. He has a high ceiling and could turn out to be a big talent at a Mid Major. Wilson put in the correct spots will light defenses up from three-point land, mid-range and with a smooth drive to the cup. If he performs anything like he did in the last two sessions in July he will blow up.
Gerren Jackson 2017 Primetime Combo Guard
Jackson does not play on a shoe team, which I think is often reason why many overlook his talents. However, he has shown that he is a player worth a hard look. The best thing I like about Jackson’s game is he is a winner. He has stuff you simply can’t teach. Low Division I programs looking for a player that can handle the rock at the Point or the two would love the intensity he brings to the floor night in and night out. Jackson is a slasher to the basket that excels at finishing in traffic around the rim. On defense Jackson takes it personal if his opponent scores a basket. Jackson makes winning plays on the floor by doing the small stuff. He does not hold a Division I offer, but if he continues to play as well as he had and can get in front of college coaches in July, Jackson will garner Division I looks.
Adrian Rodriguez 2017 Oklahoma Run PWP Forward
Rodriguez is a legit 6’6 at the four, which scares some. However, watch about five minutes of Rodriguez on the floor and most Low to Mid Major coaches would take him. Why? The heart, hustle, quickness and toughness Rodriguez plays with is second to none. He finished fourth in rebounding in the Under Armour Circuit despite being undersized in every single match up throughout the spring. Air Force pulled the trigger late last year. Houston Baptist liked what they saw this spring and gave Rodriguez his second offer. Size will limit him to Mid Major level and down, but Rodriguez offers a lot as a stretch four. He has extended his game on offense adding the three-point shot. The ability to face up his opponent and knockdown shots from 15ft-three-point line makes Rodriguez a difficult player to guard. Not many know of Rodriguez, but by the end of the summer many more will.
RJ Fuqua 2017 Oklahoma Run PWP Point Guard
If Fuqua was 6’ many more colleges would have offered at this point, but he is 5’10. However, the skill set Fuqua possess at the Point will attract a lot of Low to Mid Major Division I programs. He currently holds two Division I offers from ORU and Houston Baptist. This spring Fuqua proved on the Under Armour Circuit that he can be versatile and match up with bigger and physical Point Guards. The best attribute about Fuqua is his ability to make his teammates around him better with his high basketball IQ and great vision. If a college program Low to Mid Major is looking for a true Point to run the show Fuqua could be their guy. He is also an under rated three-point shooter. Fuqua can score when needed in bunches. He seems to know the perfect mix of when to pass and when to find his shot.
Harrison Stoddart 2017 Oklahoma Run PWP Forward
If you look at the stats Stoddart has put up in the Under Armour Circuit you can see quickly that he can flat out shoot the basketball. He shot 48% from the floor and 45% behind the arc. Stoddart is not the most athletic, but is very tough in the paint. He has improved on defense and rebounding the basketball. Many times Stoddart was tasked with guarding the other teams 6’11 Center. Despite giving up 4 inches Stoddart banged and battled in the paint. As a stretch four Stoddart provides instant offense, tough defense and makes smart decisions. One stat that speaks volumes about Stoddart is his turnovers per game are under 1 per game. If a Low Major Division I is looking for a stretch four knock down shooter from mid to three-point range Stoddart could be their guy.
S.K. Shittu 2017 Team Griffin Forward
Shittu is a bonus to the list coming from out of state in Arkansas. He joined Team Griffin after the first session and has been a huge success for them in the paint. He is averaging a little over 5 points and 4 rebounds on just 11 minutes per game. When Shittu comes in he is a force in the paint with shot blocking and adjusting the opponents shot. When fed the ball in the paint Shittu has some nice post moves with his back to the basket that allow him to score. In transition Shittu runs the floor well for a big. He plays unselfish and is always battling in the paint. Shittu stands at 6’10 with good athleticism and toughness. The scary thing is he is still learning the game of basketball. Shittu has great upside with the potential to be a steal for a Mid Major+. LSU, UTSA, Illinois State and a couple of others have extended offers to Shittu. Keep an eye on his development over the summer with Team Griffin.
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