Tournament MVPs: Early January

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A wrap around look at Oklahoma prospects who earned MVP honors for their efforts in capturing trophies all over Oklahoma.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1391433"],"_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":"Midwest City made a loud statement at the PCI with three straight wins over good 6A programs. They were anchored by one of the best players in the state. Young was in double figures all three contests, including a 26 point outburst in the Bombers' semifinal win over a big Union squad. The physically gifted guard has continued to refine his craft as a scorer. 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The senior sharpshooter connected 9 times from beyond the arc as North Rock Creek improved to 11-0 on the year.  The tournament run for the Panthers also included an impressive win over a fellow 4A state tournament contender, Madill. They now have a must watch match up against top Class 3A program Oklahoma Christian School on Tuesday.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2223689"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Carl Albert's run in December was a struggle for a program with as high standards at the Titans. But they have started the new year in style with three straight victories over 6A programs, including a big win over Broken Arrow in the title game of the Bartlesville tournament. The player who took home MVP honors for the Titans was sophomore lead guard [player_tooltip player_id='2223689' first='Jayden' last='Hopkins']. The explosive, two-way guard is one of the very best sophomores in the state and now has some in-season hardware to back it up.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1475988"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Bethany are another undefeated Class 4A team and their point guard is a big reason why. He was the hero with 25 points in the quintuple overtime game on Friday night. 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Cooper, also a football standout, brings toughness and intangibles to the table for the Tigers. He earned MVP honors by averaging 11.6 points and grabbing 5 boards a game. After taking care of business with hard earned wins, Cooper and his Tiger teammates have a tough district test against Edison.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1493576"],"_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":"Closing this out with a look at one of the best players in Class 2A and the state, [player_tooltip player_id='1493576' first='Garrett' last='Scott']. The senior lead guard is a blur end to end and a microwave shooter off the bounce. He's now averaging 19 on the year, while the Indians rack up double digit wins with ease. Including a 30 point win over Kingston in the semifinals of the Kingston tournament, then a 23 point win over Marlow.  Scott was awarded MVP honors and looks to have his squad ready for a second straight trip to the Big House.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-659af93b06837"} /-->