Tip Off: The Expo

Thank You to the over 80 prospects who attended this year's edition of the Expo. This week will be filled with multiple articles highlighting the variety of basketball players who shined at the event. Consider this first article a teaser before the bulk of the work is published.     Starting 5    Wilborn had some of the top handles at the event and became one of the toughest covers because of that. Froze defenders with his handles, then was cooking from distance. While also being aggressive on drives and finishing amongst the trees. Wilborn clearly is a hooper with a well drilled game. It was good to see him being aggressive as a scorer. While still mixing in dropping dimes and driving to kick to others.   This winter will see the chance for him to build on the next evolution in his game. Becoming more a true floor general in the halfcourt for a talented Mustang squad.     Murry is ready to vault himself into the conversation as the top sophomore in Oklahoma. He's continuing to grow, while also becoming a bouncy guard. Starting to finish above the rim with explosiveness. In seemingly all aspects of the game, he made it looks easy while blending that athleticism with a silky handle to get wherever he wanted on Saturday. Can dance with the ball, but also knows when to stop playing with his food and being decisive. He seemingly glides when getting downhill.   The PCN Panther was impressive in spurts as a freshman and is now ready to become a primary option. If he succeeds this winter, the college offers should start flooding in.       Williamson's ascension continues, with him putting on sizzling shooting displays during 3 on 3 play. The quality perimeter shooting is becoming a trend with him. And he was unselfish with the way he pitched it ahead in transition. He's quickly gone from a prospect who passes the eye test, to being considered among the better players in 2027.   He also played with an outstanding motor with relentless drives and making an impact on the defensive end. He got his hands in the passing lane and went for steals. While also contesting shots at the rim with his good athleticism and wingspan. It's clear that Williamson has continued to stack days, and plays with a hunger.   If he maintains that hungry approach, Classen SAS will be in position to surprise people this winter. And Williamson will become a must know prospect.     The new Heritage Hall Charger did a little bit of everything. He's truly a big guard with the way he handles the rock as a driver and when pulling up off the dribble. But what currently sets him apart from his peers in Oklahoma is when he turns the motor up and plays big. From running the floor for transition dunks, to crashing the glass, to simply being a controlled brute around the rim. He's a big time athlete, with clear D1 traits for the next level. Bradshaw continues to build momentum after a strong spring and summer. He could soon be mentioned among Oklahoma's best overall prospects.     Smith spent a spring and summer embracing a role as a small ball but high flying center. The athleticism to clean the glass, slam it home and block shots was still very much apparent. But it's clear the in two months since last watching him, he's putting in the time to improve his handles. He's not the finished product, but in the camp setting he looked more confident pushing it in transition. Or catching the ball on the wing and then becoming a dynamic slasher. The best thing about this improvement, is he kept his motor running to still play to his strengths. That's a key for tweener prospects like Smith, continuing to play to strengths while finding the right settings to work on weaknesses.    Mr Breakout    Super impressive guard from the 580. Elder is a lefty with a sweet jumper, but has true combo guard qualities. As along with being a bucket getter, he's got an eye for big time passes. There's some wildness to his game, which comes with being young. But trying the dramatic pass and looking to score so much are very good early signs. Was among the most productive players at the camp. Will be a priority watch this winter as part of an exciting new era for an Eagles program that despite recent struggles, has a strong tradition.    Sharpshooter    A pure shooter, who in all phases of the camp was an absolute weapon from deep. The lefty has a sweet shooting stroke, and once he crosses the halfcourt line he must be picked up and accounted for. Especially as he has the classic shooter vibe that once shot goes in, more are quickly like to follow. While he was at his best as a floor stretcher, during 3 on 3 Trammell did show he can attack off the dribble. With a nice little mid-range game. Potential junior year breakout for his new team, the Bobcats of Bridge Creek.

Thank You to the over 80 prospects who attended this year's edition of the Expo. This week will be filled with multiple articles highlighting the variety of basketball players who shined at the event. Consider this first article a teaser before the bulk of the work is published.