No. 2 Del City Head coach Lenny Hatchett 19-4 (9-3) Last title: 1980 You can throw anything at Del City — even a reclassification. After giving up an exceptional pair of seniors last season, Hatchett and the Eagles have managed…
You can throw anything at Del City — even a reclassification. After giving up an exceptional pair of seniors last season, Hatchett and the Eagles have managed to reload this season, playing almost error-free in the back half of the season to get back to the state tournament in their first year in the current stint in 6A. Now the leader of a lanky, athletic and skilled group, Keyondre YoungKeyondreYoung
6'7" | SF Del City | 2021StateOK
is the guy for the Eagles, but that has not stopped Javeon McCalisterJaveonMcCalister
6'0" | SG Del City | 2021StateOK
and Sherrod DavisSherrodDavis
6'4" | PF Del City | 2021StateOK
from playing important roles as senior leaders, themselves. Brandon GarrisonBrandonGarrison
6'8" | C Evans | 2023State#33NationOK
, Jaedon Foreman, Terry McMorrisTerryMcMorris
6'5" | SF Douglass | 2023StateOK
and Damarious Vealy headline a better-than-good underclassmen corps, and with the weapons at Hatchett’s disposal, Del City has as good a chance as anybody.
This team has everything. Senior guard Trent EllisonTrentEllison
6'3" | CG Owasso | 2021StateOK
takes a big piece of the pie when it comes to scoring, but he also is an impressive passer, and his favorite target is senior post Kyler MannKylerMann
6'4" | SF Owasso | 2021StateOK
, a fantastic scorer and walking double-double. Senior guard-forward Bryce JourneeBryceJournee
6'4" | SF Owasso | 2021StateOK
and junior center Caden FryCadenFry
6'7" | C Owasso | 2022StateOK
both have great size and athleticism, and they either can take over in the scoring category. B.J. Armstrong and Aaron Potter help Ellison on the perimeter, with Armstrong playing primarily as a drive-and-kick facilitator and Potter knocking down triples.
No. 4 Norman North
Head coach Kellen McCoy
18-4 (15-2)
Last title: never
You can expect any team coached by McCoy to be prepared to make a run for hardware. The Timberwolves are the only team that can boast a win against first-ranked Edmond Memorial, and to manage 18 wins in the toughest conference in the state, this team has done more than one thing right; JJ White is a big part of that success. The senior point guard can get by just about anybody, but he can also create his shot at the perimeter. Seniors forwards Kayden CarterKaydenCarter
6'6" | PF Norman North | 2021StateOK
and Caelin HearneCaelinHearne
6'3" | SG Norman North | 2021StateOK
have each been exceptional in their own right, with Carter playing almost unstoppable in the pick-and-roll and Hearne slashing, hitting mid-rangers and striking from deep. As they proved Jan. 8, when they’re hot, the T-Wolves can play with anybody.
No. 3 Edmond North
Head coach Scott Norris
18-5 (15-4)
Last title: 2017
Some teams just seem to have all of the weapons. Perhaps the most athletically-gifted player in the state, Dalante ShannonDalanteShannon
6'2" | CG Edmond North | 2021StateOK
headlines that group of weapons, but he does much more than just jump around the rim. The senior guard can run the point, find shooters, drive, and hit shots from the mid-range and beyond, but it never hurts to have plenty of outlet options. One of those is Josh PriceJoshPrice
6'3" | SG Edmond North | 2021StateOK
, and any time he catches the ball in the corner, you’re surprised if he doesn’t make it. Also in the back-court, Joell WilsonJoellWilson
6'2" | CG Edmond North | 2021StateOK
and Cameron Lee can score, defend and create their own shot, at times, as Wilson has been known to take over. Like Price, senior swingman Sam WalkerSamWalker
6'2" | SG Edmond North | 2021StateOK
is almost automatic from the catch. In the paint, seniors Abraham AghasedoAbrahamAghasedo
6'8" | C Edmond North | 2021StateOK
and Layton Moore and freshman Dylan Warlick are the primary producers for the Huskies, with Aghasedo and Warlick swapping at the five to give opposing teams no relief.
It has been a year worth remembering as Broken Arrow has returned to the state tournament. Junior forward Anthony AllenAnthonyAllen
6'5" | SF Broken Arrow | 2022StateOK
gets a lot of the attention for the Tigers, and rightfully so. He has spectacular athleticism, can create his own shot and can defend. However, Broken Arrow’s production is far from one-dimension. Senior point guard Tyler PinderTylerPinder
6'2" | PG Broken Arrow | 2021StateOK
is about as fast as you can find, and he has a high iQ, an obviously deadly combination. Senior guard George McCurdyGeorgeMcCurdy
6'2" | PG Broken Arrow | 2021StateOK
, a do-it-all scoring guard splits with Pinder in the back-court to create opportunities for himself and others. Senior forward Jaiell TalleyJaiellTalley
6'4" | PF Broken Arrow | 2021StateOK
and center Simon BlairSimonBlair
6'7" | C Broken Arrow | 2021StateOK
help Allen in the interior to score, and a hint: if you plan to watch Broken Arrow this weekend, keep your eyes on Talley to catch opposing teams sleeping on the back-door lob.