Oklahoma State Tournament: 15U standouts (notes)

The players listed below were among the athletes that caught my eyes during our Prep Hoops Oklahoma State Tournament last weekend in Oklahoma City. The list is not representative of all players who performed well, but rather a glimpse into my note-taking process of a few of the well-performing teams. <table style="height: 27px; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-color: #005412; border-style: solid; background-color: #fcec0a;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 27px;"> <td style="width: 100%; text-align: center; height: 27px;">Oklahoma Wolfpack 15U</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Garrett Redwine | CG | Tuttle <ul> <li>Great footwork, intelligent offensive attack.</li> <li>Slasher, very poised on-ball guard</li> <li>Also hit open shots from 3-point-range. Reliable off-ball shooter.</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="981277" first="Orie" last="Walker"] | SG | Heritage Hall <ul> <li>Handled a number of offensive duties.</li> <li>Smooth touch around the rim, helped him finish with tight adherence.</li> <li>Good at creating separation down-hill.</li> <li>Passes the ball really well, has polished moves, shoots it well.</li> </ul> Aden Rowe | SG | Edmond Memorial <ul> <li>One of the best spot-up shooters in the gym.</li> <li>Could. Not. Miss.</li> </ul> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #000000; border-color: #807d00; border-style: solid;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%; text-align: center;">OKC Energy Basketball 15U</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Braedon Lloyd | SG | Home-school <ul> <li>Made shots out of the catch.</li> <li>Decent vision.</li> <li>Has a good left-hand.</li> <li>Good hand-work, transitions smoothly from the dribble to pass or shot; passes the ball well technically, has one-handed pass down. Exceptional passer.</li> <li>Really solid two-way player.</li> </ul> Zander Baker-Bloutt | PG | OKC Storm <ul> <li>Hit shots from deep out of the dribble, also has a mid-range game.</li> <li>Smooth mechanics shooting the ball.</li> <li>Disruptor defensively, keen to make sneaky plays on or off-ball.</li> <li>Good passer with awareness of teammates’ off-ball movements</li> <li>Bomber from deep.</li> <li>Really good at lowering near shoulder and taking the ball smooth across defenders’ bodies.</li> </ul> CJ Smith | SG | Heritage Hall <ul> <li>Has some height, looks the part.</li> <li>Finishes well at the rack.</li> <li>iQ as a scorer, finishes well slashing at tricky angles.</li> </ul> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #ffffff; border-color: #ffe100; border-style: solid;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%; text-align: center;">Team RUN 15U</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> [player_tooltip player_id="981286" first="Sebastian" last="Perry"] | PG | Heritage Hall <ul> <li>Has great vision in the half-court and can gather to pass the ball rapidly.</li> <li>Rebounding guard.</li> <li>Real clutch gene.</li> <li>Shooter who can convert shots on tough angles.</li> </ul> [caption id="attachment_1036477" align="alignright" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Sebstian-Perry-Heritage-Hall.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1036477 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Sebstian-Perry-Heritage-Hall-300x196.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="196" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="981286" first="Sebastian" last="Perry"] (h/t Matt Reynolds/Prep Hoops)[/caption] Phil Jackson | SG | Putnam City North <ul> <li>Energy player who finishes well around the rim.</li> <li>Outlasts defenders on the fast-break and can gather buckets on turnovers at a high rate.</li> <li>Raw, but could be a really solid player.</li> <li>Steamrolling guard.</li> <li>Defensive guard with adhesive foot-work, lateral agility and iQ.</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="981278" first="Jayden" last="Cincotta"] | SG | Edmond Santa Fe <ul> <li>Outstanding sharpshooter.</li> <li>Can stop on a dime to knock down shots in the mid-range.</li> </ul> Zac Dunn | SG | Casady <ul> <li>Knock-down shooter.</li> </ul> Kayden Gipson | PG | Edmond Santa Fe <ul> <li>Good hand-work, finishes well with either.</li> <li>Gets to the rim and levels his body to stretch and finish under defenders.</li> <li>Slasher, very quick and controlled with the handle.</li> <li>Splits doubles with the best of em’.</li> </ul> Jamon Valentine | CG | Choctaw (2024) <ul> <li>Potential to be a very, very good scorer. Heady ball-handler with control.</li> <li>Quick, wired to score and aggressive offensive attack.</li> <li>Pairs some polished skill with intuition, which bodes well for his development.</li> <li>Shot the ball well, took it to the hole and finished exceptionally through contact around the rim.</li> </ul> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #b8b8b8; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%; text-align: center;">Team Movement</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Malachi Lee | PF | Moore <ul> <li>Has good mechanics in the paint, uses his body to score the ball with power and finesse.</li> <li>Has nice touch</li> <li>Steamrolls on mis-matches, especially with gather.</li> </ul> O’rian Sclales | SG | Putnam City West <ul> <li>Fast, quick-footed and nimble, but plays well under-control</li> <li>Defensively, he’s solid and he makes up for what he lacks in stature with iQ and speed.</li> <li>Knock-down shooter with great mechanics.</li> </ul> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-color: #fc0000;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%; text-align: center;">PWP Black 2023</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Trent Pierce | SF | Union <ul> <li>Defensive standout, protects the rim and can stop the ball on the perimeter.</li> <li>Passes the ball well.</li> <li>Outside-in perimeter player who can really guard all five, at least within his age bracket.</li> <li>Understands his size pretty well, takes advantages of opportunities to hit face-up shots.</li> <li>Can finish with either hand.</li> <li>Knock-down shooter, the fact that he’s at least reliable from that part of the game is what sets him apart.</li> <li>Standout rebounder.</li> </ul> Montae Collins | PG | Tulsa Memorial <ul> <li>Pushes the pace, really quick with a handle.</li> <li>Very impressive rebounding guard, as well, with a high motor.</li> <li>Finds his way to the rack, has a good handle.</li> </ul> Jarreth Ingram | SF | Noah <ul> <li>finishes well at the rim, surprisingly explosive.</li> <li>Rebounds and returns well, can impose his force on opposing posts.</li> <li>Protects the ball and can finish well with the gather, exercises a little more craft (reverse, off-leg finish, etc.)</li> <li>Competent in the high post, taking the ball to the rack that way.</li> <li>Also passes out of the post well.</li> <li>His versatility is a focal point for the team.</li> </ul> Dylan Golightly | SG | Jenks <ul> <li>Has a nice handle, can create shots for himself.</li> <li>Sneaky shift.</li> </ul> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #ffffff; border-color: #fc0f0f; border-style: solid;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%; text-align: center;">Trae Young Elite 2023</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> [player_tooltip player_id="981287" first="Terry" last="McMorris"] | PF | Del City <ul> <li>So well-coordinated, has improved tremendously over the summer and has a much better feel for the game.</li> <li>Also a competitive rebounder.</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="981285" first="Diante" last="Palmer"] | PG | Mount St. Mary <ul> <li>Great passer, does everything at top speed. </li> <li>Two-way play potential and great handles to get to the rim.</li> <li>Good handler but not unnecessary like many players his age.</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1033499" first="Brandon" last="Garrison"] | C | Del City <ul> <li>Super powerful, starting to really understand his role on the court, and maximize tools.</li> <li>Very long, even for his stature, and defensively really wrecked havoc.</li> </ul> Jaedon Foreman | PF | Del City <ul> <li>Comes through like a freight train, surprisingly mobile for stature.</li> <li>Has a few good moves, can spin off defenders and finish in motion.</li> </ul> CJ Johnson | PG | Mount St. Mary <ul> <li>Can shoot it, can handle it, has speed but most impressively can pass it.</li> <li>Uncanny vision paired with control.</li> </ul> Mike Taffe | PG | Bishop McGuinness <ul> <li>Powerful, very strong athlete with elevation and can hold his own defensively</li> </ul> Justin Ayubi | SG | Edmond Memorial <ul> <li>Knock-down shooter who can help bury teams with unprecedented efficiency for his age.</li> <li>Good shooting mechanics.</li> </ul>