Breakout Performers
Prep Hoops scanned the state this past weekend at the Cager Classic for talent we had not seen before. Three players had breakout performances this past weekend. Each of the players are underclassmen, two 2018 prospects and one 2019 prospect.…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops scanned the state this past weekend at the Cager Classic for talent we had not seen before. Three players had breakout performances this past weekend. Each of the players are underclassmen, two 2018 prospects and one 2019 prospect.
Braden Boyer 2018 Ball 4 Life 6’7 Power Forward
Boyer is every bit of 6’7 and still growing. He caught my eye with great post moves and mechanics in the paint. He made a beautiful move to get open and finished strong around the rim. Boyer is still very raw, but with his length and height he is a 2018 prospect to keep a close eye on. He needs to add weight and continue to grow into his body. Boyer is projected at the Division II level.
Julian Cockrell 2019 Oklahoma Wolfpack 6’7 Post
Cockrell comes from a great blood line of basketball players. His older brother AJ had a great career at Tulsa Memorial and is now at UTSA in his second year. Cockrell is young, but has physical traits that jump out at you. He is tall standing at or very near 6’7 with a good frame and muscular build. Cockrell could end up a Center, but as of now the biggest thing for him is to continue to work on his skills in the paint. He has tremendous upside. His brother ended up at the Division I level if Cockrell can continue to improve his skills in the paint he will have the chance to continue on to the next level one day.
Brandis Fender 2018 Oklahoma Wolfpack 5’11 Point Guard
Fender had flashes of Steph Curry range at the Cager Classic. He put on a show with one of the best scoring performances I have seen this summer. Fender is not super athletic, but does so many positive things to effect the game. Fender can create his own shot, hit the open man and does the small things on the floor. Fender gives great effort at both ends of the floor. He will make a college program happy at the next level. Fender still has two years left in high school at Norman. Currently we have him projected as a High D2 player. If he continues to play at this level his stock will continue to rise.