December Tip Off: Presason(ish) Top 10 teams

While there have been early showcase games, small town battles, December 2nd is the official tip off of basketball in Oklahoma. Let's celebrate that with a preseason(ish) of the top 10 teams regardless of class.     10. Crossings Christian 4A (0-0) Last year's 4A runner ups may have a new coach, but continued to impress during scrimmages. They're a balanced team that will be tested this week with the Edmond Open, featuring games against all three of the 6A Edmond programs. Last year the Knights started their season with a tourney championship, can they repeat the feat?   9. Douglass 4A (3-1) - Other then a slight slip up in Texas, it's business as usual for the OKC east side juggernaut. Their month of December will be spent out of state. The date to circle for OKC basketball fans is January 3rd, with an always highly anticipated ,match up against Millwood.   8. Tulsa Memorial 5A (2-0) - The tradition continues for Tulsa Memorial, with a dominating district win then a road trip win over a Class 6A Arkansas squad. Their district battles continue next week with a trip to Pryor. Then another Arkansas trip with the Arvest Invitational in Rogers.   7. Union 6A (0-0) - The Redhawks are coming off a runner up finish and have a new coach helming the program. With big man [player_tooltip player_id='1655627' first='Miles' last='Flemons'] anchoring the middle, Union has a chance to keep rolling in the Class 6A State Title picture.   6. Dale 2A (3-0) - It's not shocking that Dale continues to roll their small town opponents. They have complimented their hot regular season start, by continuing to play a tough scrimmage schedule. They're not only competing but also smacking some bigger programs. [player_tooltip player_id='1672779' first='Denton' last='Forsythe'] and company have big tests this month with their own Boomarang Classic tournament next week and then the Mustang Holiday Classic to close out the month.   5. Norman 6A (2-0) - [player_tooltip player_id='2292195' first='Montrel' last='Combs-Pierce']'s late game heroics helped the Tigers start their season 2-0 at the Noble Classic. They have one of the best backcourts in Oklahoma, and will start their district journey tonight with a trip north across the metro to Piedmont.   4 Putnam City North 6A (2-0) - Physical forwards, talented guards and a pair of wins over top Texas teams to start the year. Fourth really could be too low for the Panthers. They host Edmond Santa Fe tonight, which is one of the early games of the season.   3. Booker T Washington 5A (2-0) - While there were some bumps during scrimmage season, the Hornets showed their class and high ceiling two wins at the Hoopfest. They host Bishop Kelley to tip off district play. With more out of state tournaments and more chances to tell test themselves against the regions' best.   2. Millwood 3A (2-0)- In an era where playing hard is a skill, Millwood might be the most skilled team in the state when it comes to intensity. Their star senior senior trio always brings it and they set the tone with two wins against out of state teams at the Pride of the East Side Showcase. They host Oklahoma Christian Academy tonight and travel to Arkansas for this weekend's Hoopin on the Hill.   1. Owasso (1-0) - The Rams are missing a key piece from football, but still handled business at the Thanksgiving Hoopfest. Trips to Ponca City and Sand Springs start their district journey. Their December is highlighted with titanic clashes at the City of Palms, then they will look to go back to back at the local Tournament of Champions.     Also Considered (Alphabetic Order)   Broken Arrow 6A (0-0)   Cascia Hall 4A (2-0)   Choctaw 6A (1-1)   Del City 5A (1-0)   Edmond Santa Fe 6A (0-0)   Midwest City 5A (0-0)   Mustang 6A (0-0)   Newcastle 5A (2-0)   Okarche A (3-0)   Southmoore 6A (0-0)

While there have been early showcase games, small town battles, December 2nd is the official tip off of basketball in Oklahoma. Let's celebrate that with a preseason(ish) of the top 10 teams regardless of class.