Oklahoma Freshman Showcase: Team 5 Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of two teams to go undefeated at the Showcase on Saturday, Team 5 was anchored by outstanding guard play. Here's a look at some of those top performers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140777' first='Nashua' last='Charlson'] -Charlson appears to have the requisite shooting from three that is needed to create gravity as a smaller guard. He showed a little more than just floor spacing as he a couple one-two dribble pull ups and crossover counter moves to take advantage of over aggressive play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140785' first='Porter' last='Gillispie'] - A pure shooter, Gillispie has great range from beyond the arc. He mixed that range with good handles and moments of good passing and understanding of the game. One example came via an on the money pass to a roll man in a ball screen situation. The incoming Heritage Hall Charger's feel of the game also extends to the defensive end. He has some good instincts, with quick hands which can lead to some gambling and disruptive plays. While he did successfully gamble at times, but as he adjust to the speed high school level he'll need to learn to pick his gambling spots better. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spencer LeBeau - A quality role player who impacted winning with scrappy plays. He had his moments on the offensive glass, along with often making the right pass ahead in transition after a steal or other hustle plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DaWayne McKinney -An athletic off guard with a good wingspan, McKinney made his living in transition and attacking the basket in the halfcourt. He has some burst when getting down hill and also stood out when he skied for an impressive weakside block. Some of his decision making transition was a little wild, but the initiative and energy was there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cadarian Urune - A talented prospect from Texas,<a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/08/gamechangers-freshman-showcase/"> Urune was covered in the GameChangers recap of the even</a>t. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140758' first='Jordan' last='Watkins'] - An intriguing prospect, he was confident shooting from distance and had good off the ball movement to match. While he hit the occasional dribble move, and attacked open lanes, Watkins looked best as a catch and shoot option that stresses the defense. With solid height already, the Moore Lion could be a 3 and D prospect, or if he keeps growing could become a very interesting hybrid forward type. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140743' first='Greydon' last='Howell'] - <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/08/freshman-showcase-small-town-standouts/">The southeastern Oklahoma standout was covered in the Small Town Standouts article. </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140740' first='Eli' last='Elmore'] - Another small town prospect, Elmore found his spots to contribute. He knocked down three pointers and showed a good knack for surviving at the rim for a younger and smaller guard. He understands the angles and timing to get off shots against shot blockers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->