2019 Oklahoma State Tournament: 17U prospects to watch
The 2019 Prep Hoops Oklahoma State Tournament kicks off Friday evening in Edmond, Oklahoma, where AAU programs from about the state will compete for three days before a champion is crowned Sunday afternoon. With the spirit of individualism so prevalent…
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Continue ReadingThe 2019 Prep Hoops Oklahoma State Tournament kicks off Friday evening in Edmond, Oklahoma, where AAU programs from about the state will compete for three days before a champion is crowned Sunday afternoon. With the spirit of individualism so prevalent in amateur non-scholastic basketball, it only makes sense to name an early watchlist of players from each division who could be the most valuable players exiting the tournament.
Gethro Muscadin 2020 Team Griffin forward
A 6-foot-9 forward from Sunrise Christian (Wichita, KS), Gethro Muscadin has, thus far, been the steal of the summer among 2020 Oklahoma programs. Muscadin heads the post at the five-spot for Griffin, where he has been a dominating scorer, a crushing rim-protector and an unstoppable rebounder. Muscadin has an impressive reach to go along with his stature, but his individual skill is not compromised in his measurements; he isn’t clumsy, nor does he have trouble with the ball in his hands. In fact, Muscadin’s post footwork is above average, if anything.
MJ Warrior 2020 BTR point guard (pictured above)
MJ Warrior, a 6-foot-2-inch on-ball prospect from Putnam City West (Oklahoma City, OK), has the mentality of a pure scoring guard, apparent in his frequent trips to the rim each contest and almost incessant threat to score with the ball. Warrior does many things well on the basketball court, but one thing has consistently stuck out: his finishing capabilities with either hand. Warrior is a practiced and ambidextrous scorer, and hence removes and restriction for where or from which side to attack the goal.
BJ Jefferson 2020 BTR wing
BJ Jefferson of Central High (Tulsa, OK) has made a sort of routine out of punching dunks over defenders this summer, and it’s no surprise that he’s recently received offers from various Division-II programs. His speed and athleticism, combined with his ball-readiness and hunger to score, make him the last player you want to see with the ball and a clear path to the rim. The 6-foot-3-inch off-ball guard can shoot the ball from the catch or out of the dribble, as well, so going for brevity in the close-out won’t do much for you as a defender, either.
Sam Godwin 2020 Team Buddy Buckets forward
Not to repeat myself to a state of redundancy, Sam Godwin is a prospect you won’t want to miss. Godwin, an outgoing junior at Southmoore (Moore, OK) stands at 6-foot-8-inches and mostly anchors the low post. He does everything you want from a low post and little of what you would rather avoid. Godwin is balanced, has great footwork and can score with either hand from either side of the goal. He’s an elusive, quick athlete, and he can generally find ways to get open and thrives in the pick-and-roll.
Nate Goodlow 2020 Team Griffin point guard
Despite being an early top-ten recruit in the 2020 Oklahoma class, Del City (Del City, OK) point guard Nate Goodlow has had a better-than-expected summer runnings the one-spot for Team Griffin. Goodlow plays the spot pretty traditionally, but is an especially-talented defender. His Khalil Mack-esque pass-batting skill is unwavering and ever-present when he’s on the court, and you’ll probably have a hard time keeping track of the number of steals he acquires each contest. As a scorer, he can record 20 or more in a given game, many of which come after the steal in transition.
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