Class of 2024: Top 5, June 2023
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While a pair of Oklahoma’s top Class of 2024 prospects recently transferred to prep schools in neighboring states, the Class of 2024 at the top is still filled with players who have been shining since their freshman season and more…
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Continue ReadingWhile a pair of Oklahoma’s top Class of 2024 prospects recently transferred to prep schools in neighboring states, the Class of 2024 at the top is still filled with players who have been shining since their freshman season and more high upside prospects. Here’s a rundown of the current best in 2024.
The small town standout has started to build one of the more impressive resumes of recent Oklahoma high school basketball prospects. He’s been the engine behind back to back Class 2A State Titles. The second title came with an undefeated season, that included taking down bigger programs at the prestigious Tournament of Champions. After Dale’s historic Tournament of Champions run, Forsythe started to collect Power 5 offers.
For Dale, he’s a do it all lead guard. From skying for defensive rebounds, pin point passes, to exceptionally reading the game on defense, he’s the catalyst for one of the best teams in the state. Oh, and he can fill it up too. His pull up jumper, especially from beyond the arc, has taken big steps forward over the last year. He’s the complete package as a lead guard, and is the type of player that as an upperclassmen would help guide NCAA Tournament runs for any college program, because he’s a true competitor and winner.
A walking double double, Warlick has anchored back to back Class 6A State Championships for Edmond North. In Oklahoma, it’s nearly impossible to keep him off the offensive glass, while he’s able to seemingly finish through any contact. Even when the whistle isn’t blown. The ability to find ways to score around the rim, from post ups and bruising drives, has even translated to the national level against future high major players. If his jumper continues to improve, his ability to be a walking mismatch will be even stronger.
This spring, the wing has collected a deep offer list as he’s proven that his “unorthodox” playing style is successful no matter the competition level. Similar to his long time AAU teammate Forsythe, Warlick is the type of competitor that coaches and teammates would want with them “in the foxhole”.
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After an up and down start to his high school career, there are signs that Mason is poised to finish strongly. Mason is one of the most physically gifted players in the class. He pairs a powerful frame and wingspan with exceptional short area quickness and explosion for a player his size. When he harnesses those traits, he plays much bigger than his listed height. This is most evident with post ups, thunderous slams and exploding to block shots as a helpside defender. The wing-forward also has his moments in the mid-range and beyond the arc. Mason’s conditioning has started to improve this spring and he’s showing more signs of the high level prospect he “could be”. A recent offer from Portland States hints that the Victory Christian Conqueror could be ready for a huge July.
One of the top defenders in the state, Combs-Pierce has the lateral mobility to slow down athletic guards and wings. While also having the wingspan and grittiness to mix it up around the paint on the defensive end. Along with his individual defensive skills, he’s also a good communicator on defense. A trait sure to endear himself to college coaches. Offensively there are flashes as a shooter and improving finisher. After a summer of testing himself against elite national competition, look for Combs-Pierce to be a monster next winter.
With a great basketball IQ and feel for the game, Tramble is a skilled scorer who can also makes his teammates better. He’s always been an exceptional off the dribble shooter, especially from beyond the arc. He plays with good pace, using hesitation and understanding of angles to find his way into the paint or stop in the mid-range. While not the quickest prospect, his outstanding reading on the game often allows him to be in the right spot at the right time on the defensive end. This winter, the lead guard will have a chance to be a “pick and roll maestro” with the size he’ll be playing with at new school Edmond North.