2020 Preview: Top shooters in Rural Oklahoma (North)
Below is a list of the top shooters North of Interstate-40 and outside of either of the major Oklahoma metropolitan regions. Conner Calavan | 2020 G | Fort Gibson (pictured above) Conner Calavan Central-Oklahoma commit Conner Calavan is primed for an astounding…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a list of the top shooters North of Interstate-40 and outside of either of the major Oklahoma metropolitan regions.
Conner Calavan | 2020 G | Fort Gibson (pictured above)
Conner CalavanCentral-Oklahoma commit Conner Calavan is primed for an astounding senior season. Calavan has proved to be one of the most lethal shooters from the catch in Oklahoma, and with experience, he has only improved. Calavan got the ball rolling when he knocked down ten 3-point shots at the Tigers’ team camp this summer. Few players in the state can rival Calvan’s confidence and accuracy when stepping to the arc. Calavan is the king of the arc in small-school basketball, and it’s not so much of a tall order to give him that title.
Matthew Stone | 2021 SG | Kingfisher
Matthew StoneAs Josh Cleary mentioned in a recent piece on vocal leadership, Matthew Stone leads the pack among players that can bring fiery energy to the floor; one way he does that is hitting big shots. Stone has an uncanny ability to hit three-balls in the moments with the most gravity in games. He has a smooth finish, and his 6-foot-4-inch frame lends him some power in finishing shots over defenders. Further, his energetic, speedy play makes him more lethal when he strikes as defenders have difficulties gathering themselves as he leaps into his shot.
Cade Dean | 2020 SG | Okemah
Cade Dean impressed last summer with his great spot-up skills from the arc and his ability to knock down shots with contest. Dean will lead a mission in his senior campaign to establish Okemah among the most dominant programs in Oklahoma small-school basketball, and a great rallying point for the Panthers will be his shooting talent. He can knock down multiple shots per-game just from the left corner (sorry for giving away your strategy, Cade). He’s lengthy and lanky, so defenders’ close-outs do less to affect his shooting motion than others.
Jack VanDaley | 2020 PG | Warner
Cornered in small-town USA, Jack VanDaley wasn’t on my radar until he posted this impressive performance at our regional shooting contest in July. After that, I paid due attention to the gunslinger from Eastern-Oklahoma and his impressive repertoire of moves to get open on the perimeter. He has a pistol by his side at all times and a fiery release that you may miss if you blink. VanDaley should be good for multiple shots per-contest this season.
No surprise for us to see @JVandaley having a big start to his year in Oklahoma. He can shoot the rock 🔥 @ABCBasketball15! https://t.co/XG70DlUKGR
— Prep Hoops Circuit 🏀 (@PHCircuit) November 20, 2019
Angel Rodriguez | 2020 PG | Hennessey
Angel RodriguezAngel Rodriguez’s shot-sinking abilities, especially out of the dribble, were instrumental in the Eagles’ 2019 run at a Gold Ball that concluded with a state-final loss to Rejoice Christian in Jim Norick Arena. Rodriguez knocked down a quartet of 3-pointers in that game, finishing with 19 points and leading the Eagles in the 10-point loss. The chip on his shoulder only grew to lead Rodriguez into the 2020 season looking to torch his competition with his shooting talents. Rodriguez has potent skill-set, and his ball-handling skills, in particular, lend to his ability to hit shots against defenders after casting them feet away from the ball.
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