Oklahoma Hoops Standouts of the Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2499143' first='Kolson' last='Smedley'] | JR Wing | Guthrie<br></strong>The 6'5 junior from Guthrie is off to a tremendous start this season. He opened the week with a dominant 24-point, 12-rebound performance against Lawton, then followed it up with a 30-point outing to finish the week against Southeast. Smedley thrived in transition, turning defense into offense with multiple chase-down effort plays and strong finishes at the rim. His ability to score in the open floor and convert over smaller defenders continues to grow each game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2851081' first='Quashon' last='Mitchell'] | SO Guard | Star Spencer<br></strong>Mitchell delivered a standout performance that helped lift the Bobcats over Putnam Heights. The sophomore is on a scorching early-season run, averaging 28.5 points through his first four games. He repeatedly created turnovers with timely back taps on the defensive end, then turned those opportunities into transition scores. Mitchell's combination of downhill aggression and shot-making—knocking down multiple threes in the half court—was key to Star Spencer's victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Oliver Wallace | JR Guard | Broken Arrow<br></strong>Wallace played a major role in Broken Arrow's wins over Union and Mustang. The 6'2 guard showcased a tight handle, absorbed contact at the rim, and consistently made strong plays off the bounce. He shot the ball well from deep throughout the week and also delivered several timely passes to set up open teammates. His versatility and poise were evident in both victories.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2224276' first='Corban' last='Dow'] | SO Wing | Broken Arrow<br></strong>Dow put together an impressive week, earning MVP honors at the Bishop Kelley Tournament while helping Broken Arrow secure the championship. He posted 16 points and 6 rebounds against Tulsa Central, then averaged 20.5 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals in the final two games against Union and Mustang. Lengthy and composed, Dow excels at getting to his spots and attacking the paint off two feet. His greatest strength may be his ability to stay completely under control—never sped up, no matter the pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1437034' first='Mekhi' last='Thomas'] | JR Guard | Putnam City North<br></strong>The junior delivered another standout performance this week, guiding North to a dramatic win over Edmond Santa Fe. With the game tied at 69 in the final seconds following a Santa Fe basket, Thomas calmly navigated full-court pressure and threw a perfectly timed lob to teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1552344' first='Nate' last='Muriithi'] for the game-winning score just before the buzzer sounded. Beyond his late-game heroics, Thomas also buried four three-pointers—one of them from the Santa Fe logo at midcourt—showcasing both deep range and clutch playmaking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->