UCO Team Camp: Game Changers

A six pack of risings seniors who are poised to take their games to even higher levels after watching them at UCO this past week.    Johnson showed promise as a junior, which was his first extended run of varsity action for the powerhouse 918 program. And now has used this spring as a launching pad. The scoring wing has added to his on the ball skills, turning him more into a scoring guard. Especially as he's more nimble with his movements to knife through the defense. And has started to add explosiveness to his profile around the rim. The Chargers are expected to be contenders in 5A and Johnson is a big reason why.     The Timberwolf power guard lived in the paint on Monday, as seemingly every time glancing at his game he was either exploding in transition for rim rattling slam. Or getting into the paint and finishing with a mix of power and finesse. Green has the athletic traits to elevate his game even further as a scorer this next winter and become a priority target for regional JuCos and other small school programs. The JuCo path could be a key to unlocking an even higher ceiling that would appeal to four year programs.     Sage brings a mixture of savvy, intensity and next level athleticism to Weatherford. He's a timely three point shooter, has a sneaky level of creation ability with the chemistry he has with his brother and Nickson. While also being able to put on his hard hat and fight around the rim. With the versatility he presents with the ability to battle down low on defense and a perimeter, it's easy to see why he's picked up new college interest as a mismatch problem. Which was evident when he powered Weatherford in a big time game against Owasso. After back to back silver ball finishes, Sage is on a mission with his high school program. That noticeable competitiveness will only further endear him to college coaches.     The athletic and hard nosed lead guard was a key part of a tonesetting win in bracket play against Owasso. He of course has his customary moments of hounding the opposition as a defender and fearlessly attacks the paint. And he also hit big second half jumpers to silence any attempt of an Owasso comes back. After improving as a shooter as a junior, it's another big step forward for the tough guard if he's reached an even higher level as a shooter. For up tempo college programs, Davis should be a priority for teams that want to add to their backcourt.     Douglass's high level guard plays often receive most of the accolades. But not to be lost in the mix of the back to back Class 4A champions is one of the bounciest players in Oklahoma's Class of 2025. He's a rim running lob threat, with the ability to sky for rebounds, block shots, and of course finish with authority. In a win over Owasso, he held his own against a 6'10 opponent. Which speaks to the importance he has in Douglass' quest for a three-peet and the long term upside he presents to a college that's willing to work with and develop Ransome.     After a couple years at Enid, Davis will be finishing up where he started. The forward is started to fill out physically with broad shoulders, giving him power to match his good bounce. Beyond being a good athlete in the paint, on Tuesday he went to work on the low block. Where his quickness and improved footwork allowed him to go around a bigger defender. His touch is also improving at the basket, especially when he channels the "Big Fundamental" by banking in finishes by using the glass above the goal. Building off a big spring, it looks like Davis has the motor, athleticism, frame, and improving skill to thrive as an "undersized" 4 at the next level.

A six pack of risings seniors who are poised to take their games to even higher levels after watching them at UCO this past week.