Class 2A Quarterfinals: The Prospects to KNOW

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Wednesday afternoon Big House played host to a big time group of small town prospects from all corners of Oklahoma. Here's a run down of the star performances as players chased their Gold Ball dreams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4:30 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pocola 65</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hobart 46</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hooker 50</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Preston 47</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7:30 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Warner 50</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dale 87</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Merrit 50</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hennessey 59</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1493576"],"_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":"When Scott turns on the jets in transition, defenders can wave goodbye. A similar thing happened to the game during a fourth quarter run, often fueled by the speedy Scott. He turned a closely contested battle in a comfortable Pocola victory. He finished with a game high 29 points.  His relentless driving was a highlight of his scoring, but the lefty does have microwave abilities from beyond the arc, hitting three in the contest.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1552068"],"_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 bouncy and strong junior was simply too much for the opposing Bearcats, as he had a 14 point and 13 rebound double double.  He's consistently playing above the rim, as evident by a rim rocking putback slam he had shortly after the game started.  One of the biggest developments for Terrell over the last six months is how he's starting to fill out physically. The once baby faced prospect, now has started to put on muscle and is turning into a load around the rim.   He still plays with the same youthful high energy style that made him intriguing in the first place, and now is one of the top Class 2025 players in Oklahoma.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2287070"],"_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":"The senior had been putting up loud numbers all season long in the small school ranks and on Wednesday in the Big House, Johnson more than passed the eye test.  He's super smooth with his motions and a great handle, effortlessly getting his spots on the floor. He has a good extended floater game, while also being a smooth scorer around the rim.  He's also a legit 6 foot 3, possibly pushing 6 foot 4.  Stat wise, Johnson finished with 17 points and 7 rebounds. The Bearcat also handed out three assists, and had a particularly great stretch in the third quarter of strong drives to the rims, and kick outs to open shooters.  He looks to be the complete package as a bigger point guard.rnrnIn recent years there have been a steady stream of small town Oklahoma prospects and late bloomers who slip through the cracks at the high school level, go the JuCo route and blow up to the D1 level. Johnson has all the hallmarks of being that type of prospect. 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Which leads to layups and shots at the rim.  Where he was automatic on the day, going 6 of 6 from the field, finishing with 16 points.rnrnThe Pirates are the heavy favorites in Class 2A and with Jones as a tempo setter they're unlikely to take any team for granted as they make their run for a third straight State Title.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1367217"],"_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":"The main attraction for the Pirates finished with 23 points, largely boosted by a perfect 10 of 10 from the line. 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