Class of 2024 Elite Shooters
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Now more than ever, the ability to hit from beyond the arc is valued even more by college coaches. Here’s a look at a few prospects that fit aspect of modern basketball. Cedric Dixon OK #7 SG #1 HEIGHT 6'3"…
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Continue ReadingNow more than ever, the ability to hit from beyond the arc is valued even more by college coaches. Here’s a look at a few prospects that fit aspect of modern basketball.
Dixon has always been a weapon from beyond the arc, he has one of the smoothest and efficient looking shooting forms in recent years in Oklahoma. But there has always been a few “Buts” about his game. But he doesn’t play defense. But he doesn’t impact the game when he’s not shooting. But his frame is too skinny and not athletic enough for the next level.
Over the last 6 months, Dixon has put all the “Buts” to rest. He’s more competitive on the defensive end and his improvement to off the ball movement and overall energy creates a gravity to his game. He’s also started to fill out physically. With sneaky good touch as a passer, the Omaha commit is poised for a huge senior season.
After a strong junior campaign, Benton has continue to elevate his all around game. But as evident this week at UCO’s team camp, his jumper remains silky smooth. Closes out and pressure don’t seem to phase him, as he drained three pointer after three pointer in two viewings this Monday. Benton has the size and craftiness to be more than just a shooter, but odds are his ability to change games from beyond the arc is what will get his foot in the door with college coaches.
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Jones is another sharpshooter that is becoming a more well rounded offensive weapon. When watching Jones last summer and in a few winter viewings with OCS, he was a quality floor stretcher. With occasional flashes off the bounce. Now after OU and OSU team camp viewings, he’s playing quicker, stronger and more confident. On both ends of the floor. With a long wingspan and developing athleticism, he’s much more disruptive on the defensive end. While also able to put the ball on the floor better when attacking after defenders rush him off the line. Jones is one of the more improved players in the class, all while remaining a quality shooter.
The small town sharpshooter was a flamethrower as a junior for Inola and that was continuing during this grassroots and camp season. But a recent hand injury has brought a temporarily derailment to his positive momentum. When Welch does return to the floor, he’ll bring excellent outside shooting mixed with good size. Which he puts to good use on drives and battling down low by bringing a bit of blue collar mentality to his finesse game.
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Yearby was a key part of Edmond North Class 6A State Championship team. Going into his junior season, the lanky guard had a bit of a “jack of all trades, master of none” feel to watching his game. He was fundamentally sound across the board, would knock down open jumpers, could get downhill some, get after it on defense, etc. While his game is still well rounded, his floor spacing was critical for the Huskies’ State Title run. And that has continued this spring, proving he’s one of the better shooters in Oklahoma’s Class of 2024.
A lanky wing-forward prospect, Reynolds hit his fair share of crucial three pointers in route to helping the Titans to a Class 5A runner up finish. With his size, he has the ability to mix it up inside, making him a stretch forward type candidate at the next level. But this spring he has looked more confident and fluid in his movement, indicating there could be room for him to grow as a perimeter defender. Which would add more value and versatility to his game.
Among this list, Linsenmeyer is one of the best off the dribble shooters. The Deer Creek Antler has a nice array of dribble moves designed to create separation from beyond the arc. From stepbacks to crossovers, the combo guard loves to get cooking with the ball in his hands. And he doesn’t need much daylight when he pulls up from deep, as he seems to love to take and hit contested jumpers.