Most Improved from Grassroots Season

Use Promo Code DurenHoops25 to sign up for our upcoming camps! <a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/1564/register/oklahoma-freshman-showcase">The Freshman Showcase on September 6th! </a><a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/1632/register/the-expo-oklahoma">Or the Expo for 2026, 2027 and 2028 prospects on September 13th. </a>    The poster boy for making a steady jump over the last year. Cooper-Kelley carved out a notable role on a senior leaden team, then took it to the next level, or maybe a couple levels, with his grassroots play. He's always been a crafty driver, playing with a good pace. Now he's quicker and stronger off the bounce, with the ability to stop in pop in the mid-range. Or three. A quieter prospect, but clearly consistently stacking days. With his gradual increase in production and evolving skillset serving as a strong reminder that he's among the better 2027s in Oklahoma.     In this case, it's a wonder what a healthy stretch can do for a prospect. What was expected to be a breakout junior campaign for Anderson was hampered by a couple different injuries. He found his footing with Choctaw in June, then reached a new level with Southern Assault Texoma in July. Has a good blend of toughness and fancy finishing abilities on drives to the rim. Remains a strong shooter from the perimeter, the same as it has been since he entered high school. Matches his offensive impact with good defensive intensity. A healthy senior season for Anderson will be a game changer for the Yellowjackets.     After a quieter sophomore campaign, Bradshaw had a very loud rising junior summer. A lot of “tweener” prospects can ignore the size and athletic advantages they have. But Bradshaw continued to rebound at a high rate, even at the Nike E16 level. Along with rolling and cutting to the basket like a forward in the half court. But what really makes him exciting is the flashes of a big guard like movement. Will be among the most dynamic slashers in Oklahoma, with outstanding coordination for his size. Has the opportunity to establish himself this winter as one of the best players in Oklahoma.     Early viewings of Barber indicated there was a fair amount of untapped potential with the intriguing wing-forward prospect. Now he's starting to tap into that with a successful stretch with his longtime AAU program, and new high school. Legit 6 foot 7, with a long span to boost. He's bouncy, so it would be fair to highlight his dunking ability and flashes of playing above the rim. But he's also a willing perimeter defender, who is working at staying with and shutting down smaller guards. Complete with very tantalizing moments of spot up shooting and explosive drives. There's still room to grow for Barber and he'll have a chance to continue to elevate his game this winter for 4A contender, Crossings.     Smedley has quietly emerged as one of the better athletes in the Class of 2027. A handful to handle off the dribble, he's quick and strong. With a quickly developing dunk package for highlight reel transition play. More than just an athlete, displayed a strong understanding of the game as a passer and all around impact player this spring, summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2078402' first='Team' last='Griffin'] Academy. From intriguing wing prospect as an underclassman to a true “big guard” prospect.     As a sophomore, Wilson was a sharpshooter off the bench for a loaded Owasso team. Now as a junior with his physical maturation, he will have the opportunity to have a bigger and important role for the 6A title contenders. And he looks ready for that based on June team camp play. Quicker and more fluid with his handles and attacking ability. Good body control on drives. His shooting will once again be vital for the Owasso seniors, but helping out with ball handling responsibilities will be big for the Rams to reach their high high ceiling.

Use Promo Code DurenHoops25 to sign up for our upcoming camps! The Freshman Showcase on September 6th! Or the Expo for 2026, 2027 and 2028 prospects on September 13th.