A Look Around Oklahoma: Summer Stock Risers

With so many players hitting their stride to kick off June, we wanted to look around the state at some names you potentially haven't heard much on lately. This list has a group that has great talent and skill. These players have also seemingly taken their play to a whole new level lately. Let's dive into each of these prospects and what they have excelled at recently.    Barber has been playing at a very high level for Crossings Christian in their summer league games. The junior has tremendous body control to go along with his length at 6'7". He continues to take his game to new heights with his offensive creativity. We all know of his ability to shoot the ball but his attack mentality, finishing ability and mid-range shot creation have all continued to rose this summer. Barber knows how to get to his spots and play with confidence. His turn around jumper has been nearly unguardable as of late. Through his first 11 summer league games, he is averaging 26.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists. To compliment his play-making, Bo has timed up shots well and erased 1.5 per game. His effort and ability to guard multiple spots allow him to be put in situations where he can use his length on the defensive side of the floor.     Denson is another player that has been more consistent as a long range shooter. This has really opened up things for him, as he is already a polished ball handler and driver. His high release makes his shot tough to block on the perimeter. Jordan has been phenomenal on the other side of the ball lately as well. He works tirelessly to fluster opponents and is constantly moving his feet to cut off drives. Denson is one of the toughest defenders in the state and loves the challenge that end of the floor presents. Most recently, at the Oklahoma State Team Camp, the junior put on an incredible display of help defense. He showed effort and intensity, drawing a number of charges with his solid positioning and anticipation.     Kaimen has without a doubt been working on his shot. His release has improved and he is shooting the ball with confidence. Robinson has a mid-range face up shot that he likes to go along with his athleticism. As a shooter from beyond the arc, he also shows more confidence and is seemingly best right now when he can catch-and-shoot. He also continues to evolve as a defender. Robinson uses his length well and is always a threat to push the ball off of a turnover.     Walker continues to develop, showing he is comfortable on the offensive end. The Santa Fe junior has been playing strong with the ball in his hands. He is beginning to use his athleticism to get past slower defenders on the perimeter. With his increasing ability to handle the ball, teams must account for him playing both inside and outside. Walker is also reading defenses well and passing out of double teams. Ty is evolving as a driver as well, keeping his eyes up and reading the help side from his opponents.     Parks has made a splash this summer on the prep circuit. His improvements defensively have shown up a lot recently for his i4 club. Parks has made a living showing multiple efforts on defense. Whether it is help side or sprinting back in transition, the junior has taken on the challenge to help lockdown opposing squads. His athleticism and timing allow him to both block and effect shots at the rim, while his effort and attention to detail give him an advantage when staying in front of perimeter threats. Look for Brody to continue to elevate his stock as his defense can now go along with his solid positional size and 3-point shooting.

With so many players hitting their stride to kick off June, we wanted to look around the state at some names you potentially haven't heard much on lately. This list has a group that has great talent and skill. These players have also seemingly taken their play to a whole new level lately. Let's dive into each of these prospects and what they have excelled at recently.