The Oklahoma 2018 class is loaded at the top
The Oklahoma 2018 class is starting to receive major attention from high major, mid major and low major Division I programs. Keyshawn Embery headlines the Oklahoma 2018 class in several national rankings. However, Trey Hopkins is making a push to…
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Continue ReadingThe Oklahoma 2018 class is starting to receive major attention from high major, mid major and low major Division I programs. Keyshawn Embery headlines the Oklahoma 2018 class in several national rankings. However, Trey Hopkins is making a push to be a nationally recognized player. Don’t be surprised if there is three players in the Oklahoma 2018 class in the national rankings by the time their senior years roll around.
Jaycson Bereal has made great strides this offseason on the Wing. At 6’7 Bereal has multiple Division I offers with interest from several high major programs. The other player to keep an eye on that is a sleeper player to enter national rankings is Adokiye Iyaye. Many are not aware of Iyaye’s talents, but that will change this year with his move to Putnam City North in Class 6A. All four players listed Embery, Hopkins, Bereal and Iyaye play in the top two classes in Oklahoma. Embery, Hopkins and Bereal play for Oklahoma Run PWP in the summertime. Iyaye runs with Team Griffin on the Nike circuit.
Entering his junior year Embery is the most known player nationally from the Oklahoma 2018 class. In his freshman season Embery lead Centennial to the state tournament. Last year Embery broke out in class 6A with Midwest City. Embery is a skilled smooth combo guard with a knack for hitting tough shots. Defenders have a tough time staying in front of him when he has his mind set on getting to the rim. In transition Embery delivers highlight jams igniting crows into frenzies. The recruitment of Embery remains wide-open with many Division I offers already on the table.
The best dunker in the 2018 Class is a tough one between Bereal and Hopkins, but at this point Hopkins gets the nod. He is a great athlete at 6’4 on the Wing with hops out of the gym. The biggest change for Hopkins is his development into a leader over the past year. This summer running with Oklahoma Run PWP Hopkins lead the 16U squad with his scoring talents. Over the time period with Oklahoma Run PWP Hopkins learned how to take over games, which college coaches certainly noticed. It appears this high school season that Hopkins has turned a new leaf on the court using what he learned this summer to dominate the competition at Carl Albert. Hopkins will enter many national rankings before the next summer. Expect many big name schools to enter the conversation with Hopkins. Both in-state schools are keeping close tabs on Hopkins.
Embery and Hopkins broke out their sophomore year in the Mid-Del district. As for the other two prospects their junior years will be a chance for them to burst onto the scene. Midway through the year last season, Bereal moved from Holland Hall to Booker T. Washington. This will be the first year Bereal is playing in the OSSAA.
Mark it down Bereal has a chance to be special with the athleticism, height and wingspan he possess. There are still elements to his game that have to come a long way for him to be a great wing. But people should keep in mind this is the first year Bereal has focused solely on basketball instead of football. Look for a breakout year for Bereal at Booker T. Washington. Bereal holds multiple Division I offers.
Many people have slept on the talents of Iyaye, but if early scrimmages are a sign of what is to come he will surprise many this year. Putnam City North is the new home of Iyaye who was at Piedmont. The Panthers are a top ten team coming off a state tournament appearance. At the two guard spot Iyaye brings toughness on the defensive end with a smooth offensive game. When watching Iyaye it is common to look up and realize wow he has 20 points. The best way to describe Iyaye is consistent. Night in and night out Iyaye is going to score the ball in all three phases, be a lockdown defender and play extremely hard at all times. The recruitment of Iyaye has started off slow, but is ramping up with two Division I offers coming in recently.
The Oklahoma 2018 class has a chance to have all four end up in the national rankings before their senior years are completed. Oklahoma has two nationally ranked players currently in the 2017 Class (Trae Young and Brady Manek).
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