Tape Don't Lie Volume 1: OK Impact 4:13 17U

Tape Don’t Lie is a new series of scouting reports based on watching full games of two recent games from Oklahoma grassroots programs The advantages of in person evaluation are overwhelming. There’s a different energy in the gym when the sounds of sneakers and uncomfortable seating are prevalent. The energy felt when a player gets a breakaway slam or heats up with back to back threes has a different impact in person. There’s also actually being to able properly judge a player’s height. Sure the roster says Jack is 6’5, but after the game I’m looking the player eye to eye and baring some later in life growing miracle I’ve never been 6’5 in my life. Being there in person is the best way to evaluate because not only does it allow judgement of a prospect’s skill but also their body language and learn other important information on if a prospect has what it takes to become a collegiate player. AAU tournaments are now everywhere and fill up every weekend from the end of the high school season till the end of May. Because of the multitudes of tournaments and teams it’s not physically possible to see every team in person. That’s where the advantages of streaming can make up by at least being able to rewatch some of the breakout performances prospects have. Want your team featured here? Contact us on Twitter (@PrepHoopsOK) or email samduren@gmail.com with two games that you want the footage broken down and scouting reports made from. Games Watched Oklahoma Impact 4:13 17U vs Triumph Tatum (May 8th) Oklahoma Impact 4:13 17U vs Sharks Elite (May 8th)   [player_tooltip player_id="1174641" first="Breylon" last="Owens"], 6’4 Wing, Anadarko Intro: One of the top athletes in the class, routinely has a "viral" social media dunk seemingly every weekend. Known as a top notch defender. Strengths: Super active on offensive glass thanks to leaping ability and long arms. Impressive second jump to continue to battle for boards. Outstanding energy allows him to get to 50/50 balls and find ways to impact the game without having to score. Is bouncy in short areas as evident by his second jumping ability but is especially impressive when eating up ground in transition and soaring to finish when given a runway. Areas of Improvement: Shooting. Hit a couple threes in the second game but the first game was a struggle from deep. Has solid form and shoots with confidence and little hesitation. Repetition of good habits and belief will be key.   [player_tooltip player_id="1211255" first="Jordan" last="England"], 6’2’ Guard, Carl Albert Intro: Lead guard for the 5A semifinalists, was a true breakout player this past high school season. Strengths: Willing to dig in and fight defensively on bigger players, active hands on help defense Drives with patience in order to create for others. Doesn’t just crash into defenders on drives looking for fouls, sets up defenders by playing at his own pace and is efficient because of that. Is able to get to his spots in the midrange to get clean looks on pull ups. Consistent shot making on the perimeter as a catch and shoot and off the dribble shooter. Areas of Improvement: Overall athleticism. Athleticism will never be the crafty guard’s calling card but will need to add strength and quickness to better compete at the next level.   [player_tooltip player_id="1357063" first="Percy" last="Green"], 6’4 Guard/Wing, Del City Intro: As a junior he stepped into a bigger role as a "3 and D" wing for Del City Strengths: As the season progressed with Del City he had a bigger role as scorer with good shooting from the midrange. The two games watched showed his improved handle with his ability to get to the rim. At the rim he’s very strong and can finish through contact or draw fouls. Improving athletic ability to match strong frame as he routinely recorded slams in the two games. Still a good shooter from three and the midrange. Areas of Improvement: Quicker decision making as a passer. Especially in transition or when drawing a crowd on drives. If he’s to continue his transition from an off the ball shooter to more of a combo guard, this improvement will be critical as guards are expected to be creators for teammates.   [player_tooltip player_id="1068568" first="Kaysen" last="Gipson"], 5’10 Guard, Edmond Santa Fe Intro: A quick playmaking point guard that thrives on the defensive end with a high motor playing style. Strengths: Can break out a floater when driving, but his best strength is good floor vision to set up teammates. While some of his best playmaking comes with the openness of transition he still has great vision in the half court. Is able to find tight passing pockets to set up teammates for scoring opportunities on drives Areas of Improvement: Shooting, appears to have a hitch in his shoot at times even when feet are set. Will need to make defenses respect him from deep to still be able to get downhill and create for teammates in half court settings.   [player_tooltip player_id="1318179" first="Kyler" last="Penco"], 6’3 Guard, Alva Intro: A small town standout from northwest Oklahoma that put up top numbers in his conference this past winter. Strengths: Midrange shooting and floater off the dribble. Very comfortable stopping in the midrange after being ran off the line. Good vision when attacking off the dribble to find cutting teammates near the basket or kick out to open shooters. Areas of Improvement: Finishing through contact at the rim. Shot with confidence from deep, but in the two viewings only hit a few three pointers relative to the amount of shots taken. His midrange efficiency is a good shooting sign but overall currently is graded as an "incomplete" when it comes to three point shooting ability.