City Rankings: East-side OKC shooters
Illustration by Bryce McKinnis. No. 1 — James Locke James Locke 6'3" | SG Carl Albert | 2021 State OK | 2021 CG | Carl Albert [player_tooltip player_id="745376" first="James" last="Locke"] Locke’s 66-percent shooting from the field was a 5A-high in…
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No. 1 — James Locke James Locke 6'3" | SG Carl Albert | 2021 State OK | 2021 CG | Carl Albert
[player_tooltip player_id="745376" first="James" last="Locke"]Locke’s 66-percent shooting from the field was a 5A-high in 2020 as he notched 15.6 points-a-night on 69 made-3-pointers. Locke was especially outstanding in late stretches of games as he led the Titans to an 18-7 record, No. 3 ranking and state-tournament birth. Locke rarely had a cold night.
No. 2 — Kevin Overton Kevin Overton 6'5" | SG Homeschool | 2022 State OK | 2022 SG | Midwest City
“K.O” gave the Bomber 11.6 points-a-game in 2020 and finished top-five in free-throw percentage (81.0), field-goal percentage (59.0) and 3-point percentage (45.0). Overton is outstanding from anywhere on the floor, but his best contributions came from his 3-point shooting. He’s well-practiced, confident and calm when sizing up shots from distance.
No. 3 — Keyondre Young Keyondre Young 6'7" | SF Del City | 2021 State OK | 2021 SF | Del City
Young had his break-out season in 2020, turning heads with his efficiency and size advantage. Standing about 6-foot-7-inches, Young has become almost an unstoppable offensive force with a much-improved shot and new capabilities from out of the dribble. As Del City’s leading returning scorer, it’s safe to say Young will be a mainstay atop the 5A ranks.
No. 4 — Raul Nunez | 2021 G | Choctaw
Both an elite spot-up and off-dribble shooter, Nunez is primed to have a big year for Choctaw in 2021. The incoming senior has few or no weak spots when it comes to his shooting game.
No. 5 — Israel Hart Israel Hart 6'3" | PG Midwest City | 2021 State OK | 2021 PG | Midwest City
“Izzy” Hart packs a lot of skill into his narrow frame. He can sink shots at a high rate from the catch or the dribble thanks to his great coordination and athleticism.
No. 6 — Rickey Hunt Rickey Hunt 6'0" | PG Millwood | 2023 OK | 2023 PG | Millwood
Hunt loaded the stat-sheet in the shooting category on more than one occasion in his freshman year. As an underclassman in a starting role, Hunt was able to establish himself as a reliable shooter. Imagine what he will be able to do as the Falcons’ premier scorer.
No. 7 — Luke Winslow | 2021 PG | CHA
Averaging a 3A-second-best 16.3 points on a class-best 45-percent 3-point percentage, Winslow is one of the best returning shooters in the area code. He knocked down 62 shots from deep with uncanny efficiency and careful selection. Winslow is a highly-undervalued shooting prospect.
No. 8 — Tanner Morris Tanner Morris 6'1" | SG Shawnee | 2022 State OK | 2022 | Shawnee
Morris, who averaged 10.4 points on 42 made-shots from the arch, is among the city’s elite out-of-the-dribble shooters. His best plays come as he gathers the ball from the dribble, rises and, at his apex, fires the ball out quickly while defenders are still on the floor below him.
No. 9 — Ike Shirey | 2021 PG | Dale
Shirey not only scored frequently for Dale (11.6), but he showed up big in pivotal moments throughout the season, including a as time expired in the Area Tournament to lift the Pirates to state.
No. 10 — Jaden Harrell Jaden Harrell 5'9" | PG Carl Albert | 2021 State OK | 2021 SG | Carl Albert
Harrell’s game saw significant improvement following his sophomore season, including a much-developed shot. Harrell is primed to be one of the best shooters in the city in 2021.
No. 11 — Tony Palma Tony Palma 6'0" | PG Classen SAS | 2022 OK | 2022 PG | Classen SAS
Palma is a raw but impressive shooting talent. He has great confidence taking difficult shots from the dribble even in the midst of contact or contest.
No. 12 — Noah McMullan | 2022 PG | North Rock Creek
McMullan has the duality of being a fast slashing guard and an outstanding shooter, as well. After landing an all-conference spot as a sophomore, McMullan could become a mainstay in the local spotlight in his second half.
No. 13 — Jaylon Orange Jaylon Orange 5'10" | PG Shawnee | 2022 State OK | 2022 | Shawnee
Orange is a fiery, confident shooter who can net five-or-more shots in a game when he’s on green. He finished right below the double-digit scoring mark in his sophomore season (9.9).