Saturday’s Impact Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Day one of the Prep Hoops Oklahoma State Tournament saw standout performances from several players who brought their A-game to the court. Their competitive spirit was on full display as they battled to demonstrate their abilities and secure a spot in the winner's bracket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1552340' first='Baker' last='Hoskins'] - 6'4 - Forward - 2026 - Xpress Sports</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoskins is a versatile player who excels under pressure, maintaining a solid foundation and composure. His defensive prowess and playmaking abilities allow him to adapt to various roles on the court. Not only is he a fierce competitor for rebounds and loose balls, but his energetic defense and effective scoring inside make him an invaluable team asset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emmett Blevins - 6'6 - Forward - 2025 - Team Arkansas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blevins stands out as a forward, his build that allows him to carve out space in the paint and an athletic prowess for snagging rebounds and executing plays through contact. His proficiency at free throws is notable, often drawing fouls and capitalizing on them from the post. Defensively, he excels in providing support, eagerly seeking out blocks and deflections.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2215926' first='Kason' last='Haydon'] - 6'3 - Guard - 2026 - [program_tooltip program_id='2076067' first='Team' last='Trae Young'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kason's potential is evident in his athletic jumps and his knack for creating space through intelligent off-ball movement. His gameplay shines in open space, where he can unleash his speed during fast breaks. He brings a physical edge to his defensive play and exhibits a tenacious approach to securing rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2499143' first='Kolson' last='Smedley'] - 6'3 - Guard - 2027 - [program_tooltip program_id='2078402' first='Team' last='Griffin'] Select Red</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kolson excels in navigating through tight spaces and maintains balance even when faced with physical contact on a drive. His technique of playing off two feet and utilizing pivots allows him to carve out space for quality shots. His ball-handling skills enable him to generate his own shooting opportunities, and he is steady with catch and shoot jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carlos Robinson - 6'7 - Forward - 2026 - Focus Scholars</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson is an agile forward with impressive length who excels at scoring in the paint. His considerable wingspan not only helps him secure rebounds and disrupt passes, leading to additional possessions or turnovers, but also makes him a threat during transitions. His adept outlet passing abilities are key in creating opportunities for fast breaks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->