Oklahoma Power 17U is dominating
The Oklahoma Power program is just two years old, but you would not know that by the way they have performed over this year. The 17U squad finished Memorial day weekend undefeated to extend their winning streak to 14 games. Over the last two weeks they have stapled their presence as the best 17U team in Oklahoma winning the Prep Hoops Oklahoma State Tournament and finishing off a great weekend in Dallas at an Adidas Regional Qualifier.
Oklahoma Power 17U Elite does not have one guy who leads the way, but a host of players. It is what makes them so tough to defend and beat. On any given night it could be Jalen Cruchfield going for 25, Juwan White or maybe the big fella inside Blake Owens. What makes this Power group so good is their unselfishness at all times.
White brings a slasher, quick Guard that can finish in traffic. He is very tough and a big competitor on the floor. Cruthfield is one of the most improved players I have seen. With the addition of the drive to bucket Crutchfield’s game he has become really tough to stop. Owens is a high motor big who is flying up the recruiting charts in the 2018 Class.
Mo Wilson is a long lanky 6’6 Wing with extreme upside. It is thought by many that Wilson is just starting to tap into his potential on the court. He has always been an intriguing prospect with his tall height and ability to handle the ball. For most of his basketball career Wilson has been a Point Guard. The recent switch to the Wing allows Wilson to play off the ball, which increases his rebounds and spot with the ball to have success being set up to score. Wilson is thriving in his role for the Oklahoma Power.
Mason Webb is the highest ranked player for Oklahoma Power in the Prep Hoops Oklahoma 2018 Prospect Rankings. However, nearly every player on their team after this spring is moving up in the newest rankings. Each player has risen their level of play on the Adidas Silver Circuit. Webb is the best all-around player for Oklahoma Power with his high basketball IQ, ability to score in all three levels and effort defensively.
Stephon Hall is a player at the Point to take notice of. Hall holds a D2 offer from Oklahoma Christian and for good reason. He runs the show at the Point very effectively. Kamden Gipson is a fun player to watch with his fight, clutch factor and ability to seemingly always make the right play.
Ndongo Ndaw is the lead Post for the Oklahoma Power. He is very raw and still learning the game but has some upside with his size and ability to already make an impact on the game at a high level. Ndaw plays to his strengths. Once he learns the game more and more he will turn into a budding young prospect. Jackson Dyer is the paint gives the Power a big body that can rebound and be a rim protector.
Brandis Fender gives a good offensive push for Oklahoma Power off the bench. Another player to keep a close eye on off the bench for the Oklahoma Power is Cole Robertson at the Point Guard spot who gives a great change of pace.
Overall, the Oklahoma Power 17U may not end up with a ton of players going Division I, but they play so well together as a team. That is what can’t be stated enough. They are a true team working together. It shows with their impressive streak of 14 games straight. Not to mention the Oklahoma Power 17U squad has only lost twice on the Adidas Silver Circuit with a record of 8-2.
The Oklahoma Power 17U squad will have a lot of Low Division I and Division II colleges watching closely in July.
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