Oklahoma East vs West Showdown Showcase
The East vs West Showdown Showcase returns for the second year with a nightcap matchup between two powerhouses in Class 5A, #1 Tulsa Memorial vs #4 Lawton Ike. The Showcase is being held at Sand Springs High School this Saturday. Get the schedule, preview, players to watch and more below!
Schedule (All Games at Sand Springs High School)
4:00 pm #2 HFC Warriors vs Lawton Christian
5:30 pm #1 OKC Storm vs Creating Young Minds (Texas)
7:00 pm #1 Tulsa Memorial vs Lawton Ike
Breakdown
#2 HFC Warriors vs Lawton Christian
The HFC Warriors come into this matchup ranked #2 by NCHC in the state of Oklahoma. The Warriors will look to be led by their athleticism and length against a scrappy Lawton Christian squad. The thing to watch in this game will be how Lawton Christian tries to slow down HFC Wing Traejon Davis.
#1 OKC Storm vs Creating Young Minds (Texas)
OKC Storm returns to the East vs West Showdown for the second consecutive year. The top homeschool team in the country the OKC Storm matches up against a very athletic and big Creating Young Minds lineup from Texas. OKC Storm will look to stretch the floor with their shooters. The battle to watch will be inside the paint!
#1 Tulsa Memorial vs #4 Lawton Ike
The East vs West Showdown ends this year with an epic battle for first place in Class 5A. Each team will rely on their duo to lead them to victory. Tulsa Memorial is led by the Boone twins Kalib and Keylan. RJ Fisher and Antonio Gordon in the paint are the featured two in the Lawton Ike duo. This game will have a major impact on the playoff seedings in Class 5A.
Players to Watch
Keylan Boone 2019 Tulsa Memorial Wing
Keylan Boone is one of the fastest rising stars in the Oklahoma 2019 Class. He recently was offered by Oklahoma State and it is easy to see why when you watch him at 6’6 with his athleticism, length, and growing basketball IQ. Last season Keylan had a breakout game against Harrah in the East vs West Showdown.
Kalib Boone 2019 Tulsa Memorial Post
Kalib Boone is the taller of the twin duo. He also was offered by the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Boone anchors the paint at 6’9 for Tulsa Memorial with his length, athleticism, and will to make everything tough on his opponent. This year Kalib has become more aggressive leading to career high’s in blocks and reboundings on the defensive end. The aggression of Boone also has helped him turn into a double-digit scorer in the Post.
Antonio Gordon 2019 Lawton Ike Post
Gordon has had a breakout season for Lawton Ike averaging 25.1 points and 10.9 rebounds per game. The stock of Gordon is going through the roof with his dominant season. Recently, Gordon is starting to pick up recruiting interest from NCAA Division I programs. Gordon will have a great battle matching up with the Boone twins in the nightcap of the East vs West Showdown.
RJ Fisher 2018 Lawton Ike Point Guard
Fisher helped lead Lawton Ike to a state championship starting at the Point Guard spot as a freshman. The multi-sport star hopes to finish his career how he started it at Lawton Ike, on top. Fisher has a strong build with a good handle exceptional leadership and vision.
Trez Hankins 2018 OKC Storm Guard
Hankins is an excellent shooter from the Wing for the OKC Storm. He gives opponents trouble with his ability to catch and shoot from the perimeter at a high level. He is being recruited by several small colleges.
Luke Major 2018 OKC Storm Forward
Major does a little bit of everything for the OKC Storm. He had led his team to three straight NCHC National Championships. The long wingspan, height, and high basketball IQ of Major make him tough to handle. Major has multiple small colleges recruiting him.
Moustapha Diene 2018 CYM Texas Post
Diene towers in the paint at 6’10 with great athleticism and some skill to his game. He has a lot of upside to his game, which is a big reason he is receiving NCAA Division I interest. 2235
Rory Pantophlet 2018 CYM Texas Post
Pantophlet stands at 6’10 in the Post for Creating Young Minds. He is a raw talent that is still developing. with superb athleticism, strength, and a non-stop motor. He is receiving interest from NCAA Division I programs.
Traejon Davis 2020 HFC Warriors Wing
Davis leads the attack for the HFC Warriors as one of the most talented players in the Oklahoma 2020 Class. At 6’5 Davis gives opponents trouble being able to score efficiently at all three levels.
DJ Sims 2018 Lawton Christian Point Guard
Sims is an attacking Point Guard that gives everything he has on both ends of the floor. He excels creating offense with his quickness for his teammates and himself. Sims is receiving small college interest!
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