Preseason Small School First Team All State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The season is here for non football programs in Oklahoma and right around the corner for the rest of the state. With that in mind, here's a look ahead at the players who are expected to be the "best of the best" in Class 4A, 3A, 2A, A and B. A focus for these teams were placed on the current senior class, along with a mixture of the juniors who have already achieved high levels of team success. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/11/preseason-small-school-second-team-all-state/">For the Second Team, click here!</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check back tomorrow for honorable mention!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(prospects are listed in alphabetic order)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1475984"],"_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":"Ballard enjoyed an impressive sophomore season as the man at the control's of Class 4A champions Douglass. He's a shifty guard, with great end to end speed, who routinely got into the paint to score himself while also setting up his teammates for highlight reel ally oops or kicking it to open shooters. Now as a junior he's set for an even bigger scoring and leadership role as the potential engine that will power the Trojans' attempts to go back to back in Class 4A.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1482827"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The southern Oklahoma hooper is one of the best scorers in the state and helped his Bruins to the Class A title last season. He averaged 24 points a game last year, with a mix of electrifying drives and a smooth off the dribble pull up game. Caddo will have a great chance to repeat in Class A and it's likely that 50+ point games are on the horizon for Dill. The Mustang Holiday Classic at the end of December will be a great chance for Oklahoma City based basketball fans to be introduced to one of the most fun hoopers to watch in Oklahoma.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1367217"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"It should be no shock that the state's top prospect makes the first team, as Forsythe has guided Dale to back to back Class 2A titles. And at the time of publishing, he has the Pirates on a 40 game winning streak, which includes taking down bigger programs at the Tournament of Champions last December. Now the do-it-all senior guard is looking more explosive and is already adding to his impressive resume as one of Oklahoma's top high school players of the last decade.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1482834"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Goree can fill it up from deep and off the dribble with the very best in the state. 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His short area quickness and strength makes him a monster on post ups, which always draw a crowd. But he can also step up and hit in the mid-range, making him one of the toughest covers in the state. Mason has flashes of defensive dominance with shot blocking as well, if those flashes become more consistent the Conquerors will have a chance to come out on top in a very competitive Class 3A.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1367220"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"One of the most productive scorers in southern Oklahoma, Wilkerson is a versatile at the rim threat, can attack off the dribble and operate in the mid-range and hit the occasional three pointer. Along with his scoring traits, he's hard hat wearing, cleaner of the glass on both ends of the court. 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The junior can be streaky as an off the dribble shooter, but when he's locked in from distance he's nearly impossible to stop. Millwood remains a strong contender to win another in Class 3A and Nickens is a big reason why.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["1391435"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"Another two sport freak athlete, at first glance Nickson would appear to be a classic physical football player who thrives as an undersized post. But Nickson is actually one of the most gifted scorers in the state, often operating as the lead guard for a huge across the board Eagle squad. The junior is automatic in the mid-range, and often looks a threat to break the backboard with his slams. So far, Nickson has helped the Eagles to a 4A semifinal and 4A runner up finish, now a Gold Ball is in his sights.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_10_player":["1238739"],"_player_evaluations_10_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"Metro Christian came up just short in the Class 3A title game last year, where Powell helped lead a fierce second half rally. He's a gifted scorer, who blends a physical and athletic frame with good feel as a distributor and scorer. 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He's one of the top shooters in the state, and has good burst when attacking off the dribble. Expect the Mustangs to be in the mix to go back to back and Rogers will be a big reason why.","_player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":12,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6554ffcd84d9a"} /-->