UCO Team Camp: Taking the Next Step

From rising high upside sophomores, seniors adding to their games in pursuit of gold, and juniors playing with more maturity.    It's somewhat hard to pinpoint an exact position for Fleming. He's simply an all around hooper. Who produces! Gets after it on the defensive end, and is a handful to keep out of the paint on offense. Good body control on drives, has a nice spin move that adds to his driving ability. Along with forcing steals, was also active as a rebounder on both ends of the court. A connector too, as he handed a few assists in the game watched too. Fleming simply finds ways to impact the game.     As a junior, Leeds was a pure sharpshooter for the Huskies. Now he's becoming more of an all around scorer. Clearly has been working on how to attack when ran off the line. Had a nice floater in the games watched. While also looking more comfortable on the ball. Oh and he can still really fill it up from three. Expect bigger scoring numbers as Leeds plays a key role in a new era for Edmond North basketball.     Robinson is turning the corner as a potential perimeter prospect. He's always had the perimeter shooting ability to be more of a three. But gangly still growing movements, then a major leg injury hampered his lateral development. Further away from his injury and a spring against national competition, he's looking more nimble and agile. He's finding a good balance between being the muscle and playing in the high post for a guard heavy Norman squad. With also being able to pressure in the press and switch out onto smaller guards.   The next step for him? Continuing to get on the rim more. He had a couple dunks at UCO. A good sign that he's capable to be more explosive by winter.     Hackett is the anchor for a squad that looks capable of making another Class 4A State Tournament run. As one of the premier football prospects in the nation, he's starting to add muscle and power to his frame. Which makes him such an unique match up problem, especially in 4A. He's a bruiser, with great quickness for his size. Add in his long wingspan and he can easily score over players of similar size. And swat shots. Football is his future, but his impact in basketball is as large as his frame.     Heady lead guard who ran the show for OCS in a Monday win. Smart driver, who created good looks for his teammates. Kick outs to open shooters, and generally keeping his head on a swivel to find his teammates. While most of his contribution was as a table setter, he did hit a nasty 15 foot stepback   The Saints reloaded last year with 18 wins and were a game away from state. With Struckel at the helm of a skilled, ball movement based team, look for them to be capable to make it a step further this upcoming season.     The sophomore is at a keep it simple point in his basketball career. Play hard. Play fearless. Hit open shots. And it's really working. Black flies around with transition slams, halfcourt cutting and making plays on defense. While also mixing in made three pointers throughout the week. Love the energy he brings with his plus athleticism as a fantastic base.

From rising high upside sophomores, seniors adding to their games in pursuit of gold, and juniors playing with more maturity.