GASO Friday Night Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top prospects from Oklahoma and standouts from all over Texas caught the eye in Friday night action at the SWAC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2277651"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669b4b78d7721"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's been a rapid rise for Matulis, and he put together a complete winning performance on Friday night. It started with a barrage of four three pointers in quick succession in the first half. And it ended with him making winning plays on the defensive end. There was one possession where he recorded back to back blocks on defenders trying to drive and score on him. Then he secured an one point win by getting a piece of a shot attempt at the buzzer. These moments are nothing new for the athletic and hardnosed sharpshooter. They are starting to become more consistent and louder as he finishes his AAU summer out strongly. After a breakout sophomore season for 5A runner ups Booker T Washington, Matulis is positioning himself to be one of the best players in Oklahoma. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2484577"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669b4b78d7793"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On an ASAK team filled with crafty and tough finishers, Mondragon stood out in the second half as a consistent scoring threat. He knocked down open threes, while also having good burst on drives. On those drives he can get skinny to avoid defenders or finish strong through contact. Also looked to be a good finisher with both hands. An added bonus is the competitiveness and fight he showed when snatching some rebounds against a bigger squad. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2326939"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669b1604affe3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dual sport standout, Osborne is one of the premier athletes in Oklahoma's Class of 2027. On Friday night his explosiveness erased shots and picked off passes on defense. While also having acrobatic and powerful finishing ability around the rim. He has the build and movements of a D1 safety, so it's very possible football is his future. But while on the basketball court, he's a must watch as a ballhawking defender and highlight reel worthy finisher at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2252476"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669b1604b0040"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Good handle and quality all around scoring guard. Can fall in love with his dribble at times, but is quick and tough with it. Allowing him to handle pressure. Hit tough pull up jumpers and navigated through pressure to get to the rim. Has a full repertoire of ball fakes, hesitations and other moves to help create openings on drives. Quick hands and good moments of gambling when spotting a loose handle. Looks to to be a complete lead guard, who can impact the game in a multitude of ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1579598"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669b1604b007f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kerr has been one of the most popular Oklahomans of the summer, with new offers from Indiana State, Saint Louis, Sam Houston State, American and Green Bay. But on Friday night it was not his best offensive showing as his usually solid jumper was off. But the big man is continuing to grow on the defensive end and on the low block. Early in the game he showed good lateral movement to stay with a quicker driving forward, then used verticality to block the shot. Size can't be taught, and over the last year Kerr has embraced that aspect of his game. And basketball has rewarded him back with the aforementioned offers and a Class 6A State Title at Owasso. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2357321"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669b1604b00b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shifty lead guard, who gave the opposition trouble snaking his way to the rim or shaking and getting separation for long jumpers. Good vision and reads on drives, made a variety of good passes to teammates. Especially kicking out to open shooters on the perimeter. The ability he showed to break down a taller defense in the halfcourt and pressure the rim will serve him well at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->