Norman North Hosts Scrimmages Headlined by Impressive Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the high school basketball season right around the corner, Norman North is set to host several of Oklahoma's top-ranked recruits for preseason scrimmages. Let's take a look at some names to know who are set to prepare for the season on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Young Family Athletic Center. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672779"],"_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-672aa08815438"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1672779' first='Denton' last='Forsythe'] is one of the top point guards in Oklahoma and looks to help push Dale towards yet another state championship this season. Following a very productive summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2078402' first='Team' last='Griffin'], he appears to be well-prepared for the challenge. He is a very consistent shooter both on and off-ball but may standout the most due to his high IQ, quick processing and budding playmaking ability. He is also one of the better guards in Oklahoma in terms of changing speed to get by defenders so this look prior to the season should offer a good look at his improvement from this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1552391"],"_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-672aa0881548b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1552391' first='DeShawn' last='Denson II'] is one of the most impressive guards that I had the opportunity to cover in recent months. He is a very well-rounded guard who showcased his signature midrange pull-up consistently. Following an impressive showing at The Expo, Denson looks set to make yet another leap for Midwest City as they battle for a repeat state championship. Denson's versatility looks much improved so do not be surprised to see him continuing to impress and climb up the state rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2409638"],"_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-672aa088154ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2409638' first='Luke' last='Bauman'] is coming into his senior season following a consistently productive club season with [program_tooltip program_id='2075734' first='Next' last='Level Oklahoma']. He is a very versatile offensive weapon who annihilated defenses from all three levels. He plays with a great motor and outworked opponents regularly while fighting for rebounds. Throughout this summer, his jumper made noticeable improvements and appears to be ready for his final push up rankings over the course of his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1552322"],"_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-672aa08815505"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1552322' first='Beau' last='Billingsley'] is one of the better playmakers in the class of 2026 and could be poised to take a scoring leap in the upcoming season for Norman. Billingsley is a two-way problem as he not only sets the table for his teammates but has near-perfect shooting mechanics on offense and is as scrappy as they come while defending along the perimeter. Norman looks like a real threat in class 6A this season and appear to be ready to up the usage of Billingsley in order to reach their full potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2387513"],"_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-672aa0881553f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2387513' first='Antonio' last='Green'] is very impressive while playing with the ball in his hands and excels at setting his teammates up for clean looks. He is a crafty and safe ball-handler who attacks angles and uses his change of speed to consistently create space. One of the best aspects of Green's game is his touch on floaters. He regularly is able to lose his defenders then quickly gather within the lane before elevating and finishing these floaters with good height and soft touch which seems to guarantee two points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1581111"],"_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-672aa08815579"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1581111' first='Ethan' last='Taber'] is an incredibly hard-working forward who is at his best while playing off-ball. He does not back down from competition and does a great job of finishing on the interior through contact. He plays with good vision and selflessness which regularly results in clean looks. Taber is also a real threat on the boards and his strength and willingness to get his hands dirty create second chance points on offense and turns defensive rebounds into quick transition opportunities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->