All-OK Conference: Second Team

Welcome back to my countdown of this season’s top players from the OK Conference. I previously released my honorable mention list and my All-OK Conference Third Team. Below you will find my picks for my All-OK Conference Second Team. Check back in tomorrow for my first-team selections. Harrison Sorrelle Harrison Sorrelle 6'5" | CG Grand Haven | 2023 State MI , Grand Haven 2023" Harrison was often the leading scorer and go-to guy in crunch time moments for a very talented Grand Haven team that finished in second place in the OK Red with a 16-3 record. Harrison is a lanky swingman and does the majority of his damage on the offensive end with his off-the-dribble game. Harrison is very fluid and does a good job of contorting his body and finishing tough shots. This past season he’s gotten stronger and has shown a heightened ability to finish through contact. Defensively, Harrison’s length tends to give opposing guards and wings problems. I expect Harrison to be perhaps the most talented prospect in the OK Red entering the 2022-23 season. Durral Brooks Durral Brooks 6'2" | PG Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2024 State MI , Catholic Central 2024" Durral is an integral part of the powerhouse Catholic Central team and makes up one-half of perhaps the best backcourt in the state. What is most impressive about Durral’s game at this stage in his career is his defensive prowess and willingness to lock up the opposing team’s best player. Against Grand Blanc at the Jam at The Van event this past December, Durral put the clamps on Grand Blanc’s ball handler with the game hanging in the balance, ultimately leading to a Catholic Central win. It’s Durral’s wingspan and overall athleticism that has big-time college programs already knocking at the sophomore’s door. I fully expect Durral to be a top player out of the 2024 class when it's all said and done. Jakhary Towns Jakhary Towns 6'1" | SG Godwin Heights | 2023 State MI , Godwin Heights 2023" Jakhary might be the best pure scorer in the area and arguably the state given the consistent production he’s shown not only this year but since he stepped onto the scene as a freshman two years ago. Jakhary is a phenomenal shooter and can do it off the dribble and in spot-up situations. What I admire most about Jakhary’s game is the fact that his play rises with heightened competition. Jakhary has a bit of that alpha factor to him where he wants to show that he’s the best in the gym at any given moment. Keep an eye on Jakhary as he continues to fill up the stat sheet for a dangerous Godwin team this March. Jalen Charity Jalen Charity 6'5" | CG Northview | 2022 State MI , Northview 2022" Jalen, who is one of the top prospects in the 2022 class from West Michigan has helped Northview to a 19-1 record and is one of the favorites to make it the Breslin this March. In what may have been the game of the year, Jalen rose to the occasion and scored 21 points against a team loaded with future Division One players in Brother Rice. That game not only showed how good Northview is, but it also showed that Jalen is one of the toughest two-way players in the state. The future Grand Valley State Laker will be remembered at Northview for a long time, especially if he can help the Wildcats make a deep run in March. Jordan Briggs Jordan Briggs 6'0" | PG Muskegon | 2023 State MI , Muskegon 2023" Jordan has been one of the best floor generals in the state this season, leading the Big Reds to an 18-2 season and outright OK Green Conference Championship. In my opinion, what makes Jordan as valuable as any point guard in the state is his ability to raise the game of those around him. Muskegon’s offense is filled with talent at every position and it’s Jordan who orchestrates the flow of the game with a level of calm and precision. Jordan has already received a handful of division one and division two offers, and he will continue to draw even more interest as he goes into his senior season.