Sooner Cager: Friday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 and 2027 standouts from Friday night games at the Sooner Cager. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2495271"],"_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-6815962f41f43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Up tempo guard, who set the tone on both ends of the court. Forced five second calls, pick pocketed opposing guards, non stop energy. Showed impressive hops with a transition slam. Quickness makes him a threat in the halfcourt too. At times can dance with the ball off the dribble too much. But when decisive is very effective at not only getting to the rim for himself, but also creating looks for his teamamtes. Toughness, quickness and defensive awareness make Schoats a fun watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2137791"],"_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-6815962f41f8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morales remains a marksman from deep. Made it rain from the jump and was at the controls of a comfortable win for his Movement squad. His range extends fully to 25+ feet, providing gravity for himself and his teammates. The rising sophomore guard is a strong mix of scoring flurries (often from three) and also pushing the tempo and setting the table. Continues to play with the savviness of older guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2850903"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2854305,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6815962f41eed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Battler on defense, who picks up and pressures full court. Leading to havoc causing plays because he's quick and plays strong for his height. Can put on the clamps to lock up a defender. While also having the quick hands to slap away loose dribbles. Along with forcing turnovers, he elevates for defensive rebounds and often looks to push the tempo. Baker's offensive game was focused around athletic and strong drives to the rim. Including good hop steps and other agile moves to avoid defenders around the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140782"],"_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-6815962f41fcf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Providing the size for the Movement team, Vanlandigham is a still growing wing-forward prospect. Made his mark in this contest with good activity when it came to rebounding on both ends of the court. And even did a good job of matching up with a couple opposing forwards of similar size. Can put it on the floor a bit, which could make him intriguing long term. Profiles as a potential later bloomer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2854291"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2854330,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6815962f42021"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Young guard, who's earning reps valuable rep with the Servants. Based on Friday night, he's a quality three point shooter. With a quick, repeatable motion. Knocked down multiple threes in the win. Also helped bring the ball up the court. Is headed to a rising Western Heights program, where his shooting ability should spread the floor for a program that has some under the radar athletes. And could be ready to make some noise under their second year head coach. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2838467"],"_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-6815962f42064"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watson first jumped out for the triples he hit in the Friday nightcap. But he's more than just a wing who can hit from distance. He has some handles, helping to bring the ball up and at times plays closer to a guard. But is also super active off the ball. From crashing to rebound, to setting good screens and making himself a threat on rolls to the basket. His play indicates a good feel for the game on the offensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2854298"],"_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-6815962f420a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rising sophomore with good size and frame for an off guard. Early contributions include good shooting from the perimeter, then he got it going in transition. Where he showed good athleticism. Has moments of locking in on defense too, where he uses his quickness and strength advantage to hound opposing smaller guards. Name to track as he joins a new high school, Classen SAS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->