Lucky Number 7: Inflection Point 2026s

We're over a month into the final ride for Oklahoma's Class of 2026. The clock is ticking and in a year's time they will be on the door step of graduating from high school. Which means the time is about to go by way too fast for their parents and family. In the meantime, the upcoming May live period and this summer will provide them a chance to reach new heights.     Here's 7 prospects with the ability to change their basketball trajectory this late spring and summer.    Matulis can be one of the most exciting watches in the state. Next level athlete, with a quick release from three. Who also appeals to the hoop heads as he's often in the right place, at the right time on the defensive end for steals, contesting shots at the rim, and taking charges. Recently capped off his high school season with a 5A State Championship for Booker T Washington. Now has a big opportunity with Puma sponsored [program_tooltip program_id='2387159' first='Southern' last='Ties']. A viewing earlier this month at Made Hoops saw Matulis' impact come in spurts. He was quieter in two contests, then the next game caught fire from three and buried a team. While the 918 standout often checks a lot of little boxes, it's finding more consistency with strong performances that will help him appeal to collegiate coaches.     The big man will close out his grassroots career with KC RUN GMC, with national games on the Under Armour Circuit. He's been among the top 2026 prospects since entering the high school level, as it's not every Oklahoma class that has a prospect with his size and skillset. Flemons is a strong blend of a throwback post, with modern passing and footwork. Those traits led to instant production for Union and even produced collegiate interest last year. Now with only a few months left in his AAU career, it's on Flemons to find an extra gear and formalize the college interest from Omaha and Bryant, while also potentially add to it.     Kpogba caught the eye last spring and summer during local AAU games, with athletic scoring ability. Those performance served as a jumping off point for a fantastic junior season for John Marshall. He's taller now, more explosive and sneakily is one of the more complete scorers in 2026. His production has carried over with recent accolades at a Made Hoops event in Arizona. The 405 guard appears to be getting even bouncier, with exciting slams in transition and in the halfcourt. No longer a hidden gem, Kpogba is continuing to make strides with loud performances.     Muriithi is looking the part of a match up problem. Strong frame and good bounce makes him effective around the rim. Especially when he brings his hard hat mentality, and plays bigger than his size as he rises for blocks or cleans the glass. Can bully ball his way through guards. Also, he's improving his jumper. Becoming a threat as a spot up option from three, and even capable of putting it on the deck a few times to hit in the mid-range. That improvement is giving him more versatility and a quicker path to making an impact at the collegiate level.     Defense has been Combs-Pierce calling card at the high school level. He's explosive, with awesome anticipatory skills for steals and even rising up for blocks. With Norman, he's an efficient offensive player. Highlight reel plays in transition, knocking down open threes and often making the right decision as a passer. AAU ball can provide players with different opportunities and Combs-Pierce has recieved more time on the ball. Showing off that he has the handles and feel to pair well with his next level athletic ability. With an athletic family background, it shouldn't be a shock that the Norman Tiger should continue to ascend.     One of the elite shooters in the class since he stepped onto the floor as a freshman. Over the last two years has seen him fill in his game around that shooting ability. High IQ prospect, who takes efficient looks from three and mid-range. Has worked hard to maximize his athletic abilities and bought into the defensive minded culture set at Tulsa Memorial. Harris is a bet on production and the type of prospect who should raise a college program's floor, including every day in practice.     Robinson missed his 16U AAU season with a knee injury, but made a full recovery. As evident by the impact of his shooting and versatility in helping Deer Creek to the Class 6A State Championship. Made strides throughout the season and looks full recovered. Now is competing at a national level and with a role he would initially play at the next level. Space the floor. Help out on the glass. Etc. One of the players in the 2026 Class who a productive summer will help him to continue to realize his untapped potential. Robinson is the type of prospect that while it's later in his high school career, his basketball career still has many paths and higher levels that he's capable of reaching.

We're over a month into the final ride for Oklahoma's Class of 2026. The clock is ticking and in a year's time they will be on the door step of graduating from high school. Which means the time is about to go by way too fast for their parents and family. In the meantime, the upcoming May live period and this summer will provide them a chance to reach new heights.