2020 Mustang Holiday Classic: All-Tournament team
MVP: James Locke James Locke 6'3" | SG Carl Albert | 2021 State OK | 2021 Carl Albert SG Locke was inarguably the most valuable player from the Mustang Holiday Classic, and his 17-point night on 50-percent shooting for the…
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Continue ReadingMVP: James Locke James Locke 6'3" | SG Carl Albert | 2021 State OK | 2021 Carl Albert SG |
Locke was inarguably the most valuable player from the Mustang Holiday Classic, and his 17-point night on 50-percent shooting for the championship spoke for itself.
The sharpshooter rarely steps closer than four feet outside of the arch unless to drive or put a one-or-two dribble move on a defender to free himself for the three. He really stretches the floor out, and it is almost impossible not to notice the degree that opposing defenses evaporate from the paint as the game progresses.
The spacing provided by Locke helped to free up Woodson, who was impressive in his own right during the Titans’ match with Midwest City.
Jacobe Johnson Jacobe Johnson 6'3" | SG Mustang | 2023 State OK | 2023 Mustang SG/SF |
Johnson had one of his better all-around performances Wednesday night against Southmoore, scoring 26 points.
Out of the gate, he scored 9 points -Early 9 points right out of the gate. During his performance against the SaberCats, Johnson reached into his bag, but was still efficient doing so. He knocked down 3-of-6 3-point attempts, worked inside, scored in the post, took the ball to the rack on the drive, finished with either hand and more.
Johnson also uses his body more now than he did in the past. Rather than shying away from contact, he now absorbs it, often resulting in three-point plays on the drive for the sophomore.
Kevin Overton Kevin Overton 6'5" | SG Homeschool | 2022 State OK | 2022 Midwest City SF |
Overton must have had something personal against Carl Albert. Then again, he has played like that against everybody this season.
The junior finished with 26 points on 8-of-14 shooting, 100 percent from the free-throw line and a couple steals.
And those eight shots were not just a few simple lay-ins. Overton sank more than a couple tough, tough shots with collegiate maneuvers. Offensively, he was absolutely an animal, but his hustle on both ends set the tone.
He dove for loose balls, adhered defensively and even during the fourth quarter, he pulled from his seemingly infinite bag of energy to continue at top-gear.
Quentin Woodson | 2021 Carl Albert C |
If there was ever a guy you wanted on the floor to put the ball in the hole, it is Woodson — especially during his team-leading 20-point performance to lift the Titans past Midwest City.
He converted on 8-of-13 shots during that game, including a perfect 4-of-4 from the free throw line and quite a few rebounds-and-returns. The senior post was everything the Titans needed him to be, providing insurance for Locke, Rose, Watkins and others who took perimeter shots.
Woodson was there, in the mix of every rebound and every put-back, and by the fourth quarter, you could hardly bet against him to sink any shot below the free-throw line.
Jaylon Orange Jaylon Orange 5'10" | PG Shawnee | 2022 State OK | 2022 Shawnee PG |
Orange had a great scoring day, finishing with 18 points against Norman North and showing off a few of the tricks up his sleeve.
He was one of the smoothest handlers on the floor as beating defenders on the floor appeared routine. He glides through defenses, weaving between and across their faces before sliding to use his body as a buffer to finish at the rack.
He end especially impressive on converting runners, as he was competent with either hand Wednesday afternoon.
Though Orange only stands about 5-foot-9-inches, scoring through contact was not much of a struggle for him.
Jamarion Butler Jamarion Butler 6'4" | SF Southmoore | 2021 State OK | 2021 Southmoore SF |
Butler had a great all-around performance against Mustang: he finished with nine points, six assists, six rebounds and four steals. Aside from scoring, he led his team in each major statistical category.
And he wasn’t far from leading in scoring, too. Butler did not have his best shooting day, though a few of his buckets were very impressive, including finishes art some sharp angles and one dunk.
If Butler tightens his shooting skills and develops a couple more slashing moves, his 6-foot-4-inch frame and speedy, high-elevating play will do the rest for him.