First Team All-Athlete 2021: Oklahoma
The goal of this list is to create a 2021 all-athlete team. The positions attached to players for their respective teams may differ from the one on the list. For this purpose, we have left the players’ natural position in…
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Continue ReadingThe goal of this list is to create a 2021 all-athlete team. The positions attached to players for their respective teams may differ from the one on the list. For this purpose, we have left the players’ natural position in place for you to see but lined them up in order of our lineup from PG to F.
THE LINEUP
PG: Bijan Cortes Bijan Cortes 6'2" | PG Kingfisher | 2021 State #195 Nation OK | 6’2″ | PG | Kingfisher | COMMITTED: University of Oklahoma
One of the easiest decisions on the list, Cortes shows explosiveness unprecedented by any other guards in the 2021 class. As an Oklahoma commit, as of January 26, 2020, Cortes’ will bring quickness and agility to the Sooners, something Coach Lon Kruger will be sure to make use of. While his athleticism is what makes him stand out, let it not go unnoticed that Cortes shot 54% from three-point range this past school season, making him dangerous at all times.
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W: Dalante Shannon Dalante Shannon 6'2" | CG Edmond North | 2021 State OK | 6’2″ | CG | Edmond North
Shannon will give you athleticism on both ends of the court, in any way you ask of him. Going up to block a shot at the rim, catching an alley-oop in transition, or elevating over a defender to knock down a contested jumper. Shannon’s frame gives him limitless potential as a guard and he has the work ethic to make it to the top of his class.
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— Dalante Shannon (@dalante_shannon) October 13, 2019
W: Jaden Bray | 6’5″ | PG | NormanÂ
Bray has proven his athleticism in many different ways for his home school in Norman. Running the point for Norman, his 6’5 frame makes him the biggest point guard in the 2021 class. While Bray impresses everyone whenever he steps out onto the court, he is also a star wide receiver for the Tigers football team. Reeling in 9 D1 offers so far, Bray will compete at a very elite level no matter what sport he chooses to pursue at the collegiate level.
F: DJ Freeman DJ Freeman 6'4" | PF Casady | 2021 State OK | 6’4″ | PF | Casady
6’5 with lethal bounce around the rim, Freeman is a truly unique prospect. Freeman’s game is that of a compressed spring, ready to explode at any second, and when it does, he is going to play a major role in the way a game ends, usually in a positive manner for his squad. An elite shot-blocker as well as someone who will throw it down at any chance he gets, you won’t want to step anywhere close to Freeman on the court.
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F: Colby Onyekuru Colby Onyekuru 6'5" | SF Edmond Santa Fe | 2021 State OK | 6’5″ | SF | Edmond Santa Fe
Onyekuru’s game showed great development in confidence and skill this past year at Edmond Santa Fe. The reason I list him in the second forward position is because of his tremendous shot-blocking and rebounding skill inside the paint. Everything seems to flow seamlessly for Onyekuru, his timing and footwork is spot on when rebounding, then he is quick to get the ball moving in transition, leading to more opportunities for him to work on the offensive end.