Tuesday’s Tape Don’t Lie: Nov 28

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What better way to spend a Wednesday than watching back "tape" from the games the night before? And by tape I of course mean the free streams that are often provided by the schools on Youtube. It's so nice to actually be able to watch a full game and get a better feel of understanding of a prospect. Sure, Johnny Prospect scored 21 points. But were the threes contested? Was it all in transition? How many turnovers? Etc. Highlights and box score can leave a bit to be desired, so a full film review can provide much more context and understanding. And with there only being one me, and Oklahoma being a spread out state, the frequency of games being streamed on YouTube or over platforms will help fill in the gaps on some of the top players and teams I don't get to see in person this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For today's first edition of Tuesday's Tape Don't Lie here are the two games reviewed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Inola 60 Roland 66 OT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Norman North 40 Deer Creek 47</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1173411"],"_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 true perimeter weapon who must always be accounted for. 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Once when fronted on a post up, he caught a good entry pass and in a fluid moment when up for a two handed, rim rocking slam. Along with the dunk, he high pointed rebounds, erased shots at the rim and was a difference maker. At the 3A level, he's a dominant force in the paint.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1613564"],"_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 was good to get an extended look of the promising sophomore in a close game. Let's start with the good, his vision and passing touch are improving.  He keeps his head up and was often looking to keep it moving when he attacking. While also doing a good job of being patient on post ups and correctly making reads when he was swarmed. This development gives Clark another way to be a great threat in pick and roll situations, as he could develop into a great decision maker out of short roll opportunities.rnrnClark also remains a strong and physical player for his age, he even connected some when given space on mid-range and from beyond the arc. In the overtime, he came from the help side and drew a good charge. There's a good overall feel to his game but he didn't always play to size around the basket and could've finished or rebounded better.  He was also tasked with more ball-handling opportunities and was solid. But there were noticeable times his dribbles came too high.  He needs his handles to be tighter and lower as quick guards could give him a lot of trouble if he brought the ball up against top teams from 6A and 5A.rnrnThe sophomore has to find the right balance of embracing his improving perimeter skills while developing a killer instinct around the basket. Because versatility could be one of the strengths to his game. He currently profiles closer to a stretch forward type than a true wing, which is still very good for modern basketball and small ball. 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But there were two sequences that stood out.rnrnHall closed the first quarter by picking the pocket of an opposing ballhandler from behind, leading to a loose ball that a teammate scooped up and fired out to him for an easy layup. Then with 7 seconds left, a teammate secured a defensive rebound, pitched it to Hall, who raced down the court and hit a spinning one legged mid-range jumper at the buzzer to tie it.rnrnThe Roland sophomore closed the third quarter with a similar composed scoring flurry. With 90 seconds left he got a defender on his heels and drained a pull up triple. Then the next trip down, he diced up the defense and had an strong u0022And 1u0022 finish for an old fashion three point play. Hall closed out the quarter by drawing a foul with his tight handles, earning two free throw attempts.rnrnOverall, he's quick but also composed with the ball. Seemingly every time he wanted to get inside and pressure the defense, he got wherever he wanted. Hall ended up pouring in 27 points in the game, most of it off crafty and explosive finishing at the rim, and that was with his jumper not falling consistently despite good looks. He also lived at the charity stripe. Where he even hit two clutch go ahead free throws late and then tied it on the next trip, leading to the eventually overtime. There were a couple times he might have over dribbled and pounded the rock too much, but given his overall success and youth, a little leeway can be given.rnrnMore viewings are needed because the form on his jumper looked good and the ones he did hit were pure. So there could be nights he catches fire in the midrange or three.  Or his shooting simply improves as he's only a sophomore, which leads to the question; Just how good can he be?rnrnThe initial impression is that so far he's been a personal miss in the coverage of the Class of 2026. As he's a no doubt current top 10 prospect, which for my personal definition means a no brainer future college player if his progression continues. He passes one of the most aspects of translating a small town prospect to prospects against big schools. His movements and handles would easily translate into being an impact player against teams from OKC and Tulsa. Now if he is, or becomes a knock down shooter, he's likely in the conversation for top 5 in what looks to be a very talented Class of 2026.rnrnHall has become a priority scout going forward, and should have Roland back in the Class 3A State Tournament. 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