Mitchell's Explosion and more from EYBL play

Taking a look at a group of Oklahomans who made their mark at 17U level this past weekend in Kansas City. And a bigger picture at an elite 2028 prospect.    The explosive athlete finished his KC session with a bang. Posting 33 points on Sunday, then 22 on Monday. He's averaging 17.1 points over 10 games, with a very encouraging 41.4% shooting percentage from three. Always blessed as with rare quick twitch agility and power for his frame, developing a consistent jumper is crucial to his next level success. The promise has been there because he can be a monster in the mid-range. Making opponents respect his three point shooting more will make him nearly unstoppable in his senior season for Booker T Washington. As he chases his second state championship.     The unsigned senior is a no frills, hard hat player. Because of his tenacity, athleticism and long wingspan, he rebounds and plays defense like he's 6 foot 6. Or even taller. Posted an eye popping stat line in a Sunday win over Team Thad. 15 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals, Impressively he went 2-4 from three, a very good long time sign. If/when he becomes a consistent three point shooter, the sky is the limit for the 405 standout. Barrett is an outstanding bet on production for any D1 programs still looking to add high school seniors.     The Oklahoma State commit has found his footing over the last two weeks for MOKAN. It's always an adjustment going from even the 6A level to the highest level of AAU basketball. Especially as the role from having to carry the whole offense in high school, to balancing his skilled scoring with more playmaking. This weekend in KC, Pogi started to hand out the dimes. With two games of 7 assists, and most importantly leading his team to wins. Including a 25 point capper and victory on Monday. In that game, he looked more comfortable playing off the ball and more vocal. All very encouraging signs that Pogi will be successful at the next level.     The constant theme for Duffie over his prep career is that he's a winning basketball player. Hits timely threes, makes the right passes, while also playing stronger and bigger than his height. Complete with a knack to be in the right place, right time to force turnovers and grab boards. After an adjustment period last weekend with his new program (MOKAN), Duffie proved his ability to impact winning with production in a victory over Vegas Elite. Went for a full stat line 13 points, (3-5 shooting from three), 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. The Class 4A State Champion Commando is the type of prospect who has a high floor for mid-major programs.     The OCA Eagle has grown to a legit 6 foot 8 and over a couple viewings in the past weekends appears to have embraced more of the physical aspects of the game. Often banging around the rim and showing an improved aggressive mindset on defense. The muscle he's started to add is helpful in him potentially turning into a true inside-outside two way impact player. It will be fascinating to see if he makes a jump this prep season for 2A favorites OCA. As the talent and potential is there for him to completely dominate Oklahoma. Especially after learning how to swim and thrive in the deep waters of the E16 level.

Taking a look at a group of Oklahomans who made their mark at 17U level this past weekend in Kansas City. And a bigger picture at an elite 2028 prospect.