NEXT Oklahoma State Tournament 13u/14u: Day 1 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The NEXT Oklahoma State Tournament had some of the best 13u and 14u prospects from all across the state. This weekend was loaded with exciting matchups and impressive performances. These are a few of the prospects who jumped out to me in their first day of sction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[2381825],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2443807,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2381824' first='Beckett' last='Buckingham'] started off the weekend by stuffing the stat sheet in [program_tooltip program_id='2076067' first='Team' last='Trae Young'] 2028's 77-25 victory over MDW Elite 2028. Buckingham controlled the flow of this game from the tip and was effective in nearly every aspect of the game. Finding open teammates and slinging a wide variety of passes which were always on target, he was able to facilitate his team's offense incredibly smoothly. He also used his quick first step to blow by defenders and finish at the rim through contact. The creativity that he was able to use around the rim was also eye-catching. 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Deacon also was active on the boards and played aggressively for the entire time that he was on the court. He has very quick feet and while playing physically, did not get into foul trouble. His touch on the interior was also really impressive and was able to extend above the majority of defenders. Deacon was playing up an age division this weekend and that made his play even more impressive.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2441152"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_player_featured_image":2443817,"_player_evaluations_2_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2441152' first='Gibson' last='Johnson'] had a great start to the weekend by carrying the offensive load for Oklahoma Flo. Gibson showcased a very versatile skillset on offense. He continuously made good reads in the open court and was able to cut through defenses with patience and great footwork. His shooting mechanics looked much more impressive than his age would suggest. Facing full-court pressure for the entirety of his first game, Gibson was able to fend off defenders with a tight handle. 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Driving and kicking out to open shooters may be the strongest part of his game, but he also has an extremely soft touch near the rim and absorbs contact well. 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Isaiah created constant pressure while his team put on a full-court press by forcing multiple turnovers late in the contest. The smothering defense was a clear problem for opponents throughout the game, but really stood out in the second half of play. He pushed the ball in transition and finished strong through contact, drawing multiple and-ones. 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