Oklahoma Freshman Showcase: Team 2 Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of only two undefeated teams from the Showcase, Team 2 had high end talent and good depth. Here's a look some of the standouts from their squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2137791' first='Josiah' last='Morales'] - One of the best shooters at the event, Morales has deep range and quick shooting off the dribble. Any time defenders went under screens or in general sagged off, the lead guard made them pay. Like many other smaller guards, Morales embraces the role of being a pest on defense, using quickness and his low center of gravity to often pressure the ball. There's some real electricity to his game, that should help him make a splash this winter at Classen SAS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140778' first='Nate' last='Lyon'] - The incoming Jenks Trojan has a smooth jumper, with the type of touch that makes it looks like every shot is going in. He even looked comfortable with an one-two dribble pull up when ran off line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140757' first='Jordan' last='Denson'] - One of the better guards at the event,<a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/08/freshman-showcase-small-town-standouts/"> Denson was covered more in depth as part of the Small Town standouts. </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mar'Quell Robinson - Possibly the current top overall prospect at the camp, <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/08/gamechangers-freshman-showcase/">Robinson made the GameChangers list</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1552353' first='Jackson' last='Stone'] - Stone played his role well with a mixture of scrappy plays around the rim and occasional shooting. He even attacked well off the bounce when given an open lane. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140720' first='Aidan' last='Cooper-Kelley'] - The lead guard has a herky-jerky style movement with the ball that injects some good unpredictably to his game. As a shooter, he had successful moments when setting his feet and playing more under control. Right now he looks like a good change of pace guard thanks to those handles and solid quickness, with the chance to develop into a more complete player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140749' first='Jake' last='Clift'] - Headed to Norman North, Clift is tall and lanky with potential as a mobile forward down the road. He had good moments of activity around rim, especially on the glass. But overall needs to play with more physicality to finish better at the basket. Once he starts to naturally physically mature, Clift should turn into a more efficient scorer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DeAndre Rhodes Jr - Forward prospects tend to develop slower than guards, and the 6 foot 5 forward from Tulsa is one to keep an eye on. He already shows flashes of being a bully around the basket with good functional athleticism and strength. Even closing out the camp with a huge slam. If he grows more, the Tulsa Edison Eagle could be high level prospect and turn into a game changer around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->