Primetime Invitational: Quick Hitters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continuing the coverage of yesterday's action at MACU with some of the top independent programs in Oklahoma. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1696646"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"A physical slasher, Sowards has solid movement for his size and attacks well as a face up four when presented an open lane. At the rim, he's tough finisher. Combination of rebounding and toughness goes well with his frame that should continue to fill out at the next level. 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