2020 Preview: Top shooters in Rural Oklahoma (South)
Below is a list of the top shooters South of Interstate-40 and outside of either of the major Oklahoma metropolitan regions. Jaxson Robinson | 2021 SG | Ada Jaxson Robinson Following his summer performance with Team Griffin, Jaxson Robinson is…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a list of the top shooters South of Interstate-40 and outside of either of the major Oklahoma metropolitan regions.
Jaxson Robinson | 2021 SG | Ada
Jaxson RobinsonFollowing his summer performance with Team Griffin, Jaxson Robinson is not only Southern Oklahoma’s favorite child; but he might be the king of small-school basketball in the Sooner State. The sharpshooter received offers from Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas Christian — to name a few — en route to an historic off-season campaign where he led Team Griffin in total 3s made, guiding it to its first E16 Championship in program history. Returning to play for the Cougars his junior season, Robinson’s expectations are as high as anybody’s. Luckily for the 6-foot-5, small-town kid, he’s been primed to handle high expectations.
Devon Barnes | 2021 G | Lawton Christian
Devon BarnesWith half of his high school career behind him, Devon Barnes has a lot of basketball ahead of him; yet, he has already proved himself with the best in Southwestern Oklahoma. Barnes is one of the best shooters you’ll see in the gym, and in his corner of the state, he’s in rare company. Few rival Barnes’s pull-up game, but even fewer rival his footwork. He has a knack for squaring up while going up with the shot. He leaps into orbit, rotates his hips about his dispositioned body before firing away. Barnes will be one of the best small-school players to watch this season.
Adante Holiman | 2022 PG | McAlester
Adante “Te” Holiman is a well-kept secret in a desolate basketball region of Oklahoma. Holiman, though only standing about 5-foot-10-inches, has a big game. He can make the arc his playground thanks to quick hands, ball-handling skills and a quick-fire release. Holiman has the heart-of-a-lion mentality every time he steps on the floor, and he won’t hesitate to let that confidence carry him when taking deep shots, but he still manages to drain them. He’s practiced, acquainted with his shot and, though he’s only a sophomore, seasoned thanks to his summer with Team Griffin.
Marty Perry | 2021 G | Lawton
Marty Perry’s shining moment of his junior summer came when he netted 39 points on four 3s in a four-point loss to Team Buddy Buckets at the Grind Regional Finals — a performance that earned Perry a nod on the All-Grind Region 16U team. Perry is an electrifying player to guard, and his skill at the 3-point line is a big part of that. He’s consistent, efficient and unwavering in self-confidence. Though he doesn’t have the greatest size to him, his speed and handwork allow him to get the separation he needs to knock down shots.
Brady Brister | 2022 W | Kingston
Brady Brister, whose brother, Conner, helped lead the Redskins to a 3A title in 2019, is one of few returners for Kingston this season. In the action he saw last season, the freshman displayed his height and wingspan as a great advantage in hitting contested shots. Standing about 6-foot-4-inches, the youngest Brister is green, but he already has great stature and will likely continue to grow. Now a sophomore, Brister will be called upon by head coach Taylor Wiebner to hit multiple shots a night to help lead the Redskins through their rebuild after graduating a seven-man senior class that included all five starters.
Danquez Dawsey | 2021 PG | Lawton MacArthur
BTR 16U- Danquez Dawsey-6’1 Lawton MAC- Very Elite! If you need a play maker this is your guy! Going to be the best defender on the court. Strong! Great foot work and a Knock down shooter! Will be one of the best players in the state. @PHCircuit @BelowTheRimOK #PHGrindFinals
— Chris Francis (@FrancisUSAO) July 27, 2019
Coach Chris Francis wasn’t the only one impressed by Danquez Dawsey’s skill this summer. The 6-foot-1-inch playmaker is a talented shooter, among other things; primarily, he’s consistent and accurate, taking smart shots and sizing-up the rim from any spot on the floor. In his cranny of the state, Dawsey has the opportunity to have a breakout season in his junior year thanks to his shooting skills.
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