Scrimmage SZN: Seniors to Know

After a strong summer, Thomas is set to close out his high school career on a strong note. Throwback point guard, who applies ball pressure and runs the offense on the other end. In recent scrimmages, he's displayed a good ability to get downhill, either scoring in the 8-12 foot range or setting up teammates. Seems to play defense with pride. There's always spots at the next level for competitive guards who know their role and excel in making life easier for teammates.     Williams is probably one of the more under appreciated seniors in Oklahoma. He's been a key cog in back to back State Championship teams by hitting tough shots and being an unselfish defender. Would likely have been a leading scorer for other teams, but instead has bought into the winning mindset for the Trojans.   With his combo of strength and quickness, he's becoming a real handful to prevent from getting to his spots as a scorer, seemingly always taking high percentage looks. His jack of all trade type qualities allows him to switch between off the ball floor stretcher, a dangerous score first guard or being a secondary creator. And he's explosive enough to shut the gym down when given a clear lane to take off.   The current transfer portal landscape has created "Blue Chip" JuCo recruits, players who after a year or two at the right JuCo, will find themselves on D1 rosters. Kam Parker, Aaron Potter, Jacobi Sebock, Jlynn Counter, Chiante Tramble are the recent poster boys for that process for Oklahomans. Williams very well could be next up in those ranks.         Another prospect with an impressive resume of winning, Edmondson is an unselfish guard who made a step as a junior. And has taken an even bigger leap for his senior year. He's super quick, not only with his feet but with the way he processes the game. Outstanding vision and quick hands make him a perfect image of a coach's son. The quick processing of the game extends to how he plays defense, being a loose ball magnet and opportunistic defender.   His mid-range jumper was money last year, and now has started his senior year with more efficiency as a shooter from beyond the arc. Type of prospect who shows the value of gradual hard work can turn a player from a good high school player into a future collegiate player. As there's always a home for traditional point guards. Who not only improve teammates during games, but during practice as well.       Good athlete, who had flashes of havoc causing on defense. A plus wingspan and elevation allows him to contest/block shots, while also vacuuming up rebounds. Runs the floor well, and can also spot up from three. If motor runs hot this winter, his impact will be loud. Valuable, versatile, interchangeable piece for one of the deepest teams in Oklahoma.     The highs and lows of the high potential prospect were on display in Broken Arrow. In the opening contest, he started strong. A statement slam in transition, ripping and getting downhill in the halfcourt. As always Adams' combo of height, movement and skill jumper off the page as different.   Then he spent the rest of that open scrimmage settling for deep threes, missing most. In the next scrimmage, more shots from three did fall. So three pointers are part of Adams' game. But they should be an addition to him using his unique combo of size and skillset to dominate the paint. Especially as East Central has the guard play to help open the floor for him. With only a few months left in Adam's high school career, the potential is still there, the flashes are bright but consistency is what's needed for him to close strong.