Oklahoma State Tournament: 17U Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who are some of the players expected to make noise this weekend in Edmond?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's four teams and a couple of out of state prospects that based on performances at previous events that the PrepHoops team is looking forward to covering this weekend. Not on this list? Go out and make the nose this weekend at Solid Rock!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Next Level Swarm</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top independent teams in Oklahoma all spring and summer long. They have been anchored by the 2025 duo of [player_tooltip player_id='1391434' first='Carter' last='Roman Nose'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2409638' first='Luke' last='Bauman']. Roman Nose built off an impressive junior season to continue to establish himself as one of the best two way guards in Oklahoma. While the athletic hybrid forward Bauman has enjoyed a breakout summer with Next Level. The whole team is deep filled with impact players like speedy 2026 guard Jaden Narty, sharpshooting [player_tooltip player_id='2024093' first='Cooper' last='Bradley'], all around scorer [player_tooltip player_id='1796297' first='Jonathan' last='Reed'] and many more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Oklahoma Icons</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the must watch players at the event is bouncy [player_tooltip player_id='2337846' first='Dashawn' last='Ransome']. He's an above the rim prospect, with the versatility to cover perimeter players as well. [player_tooltip player_id='2393527' first='Zuo' last='Kpogba'] is another Icon prospect to keep an eye on. The John Marshall guard was impressive back at a Grind Region event in early April, and his development since then will be important to track</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2078402' first='Team' last='Griffin'] 17U Select</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another of the top teams at the event, the Tulsa based squad has a heavy Broken Arrow flavor with their coaching staff and core of [player_tooltip player_id='2023230' first='De'von' last='Wallace'], [player_tooltip player_id='2409245' first='Anton' last='Wallace'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2241906' first='JD' last='Talley']. The Wallace cousins are both quality shooters and decision makers, while Talley is a bouncy interior presence. Add in pieces like forward Khalil Allen from Sand Springs and they're expected to be one of the most complete squads in Edmond, as they're filled with players who will shine this high school season and have collegiate upside. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2078402' first='Team' last='Griffin'] Academy 17U Select</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a mixture of 2025 forwards and underclassmen guards, the Academy squad looks to be a fun watch this weekend. Forwards [player_tooltip player_id='2498919' first='Jacob' last='Smithey'] (Chandler) and Kamoni Ford (Topkea West) both can finish powerfully and have some skill for their size.. [player_tooltip player_id='1552384' first='Kaden' last='Leache'] now of Deer Creek is expected to be the ring leader for their group of 2026 and 2027 guards. That also include [player_tooltip player_id='1552365' first='Braden' last='Buckingham'], [player_tooltip player_id='2140785' first='Porter' last='Gillispie'] and more. And always be on the lookout for [player_tooltip player_id='2498924' first='Jamarie' last='Dubose'], the 2026 wing will be one of the best athletes at Solid Rock. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Out of State Prospects</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carmelo Martinez - Dockrey Basketball Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Based on reports from other scouts in the network, Martinez appears to be a complete guard who will be leading a DBA squad that will be looking to shake up the expected hierarchy of Oklahoma teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Josiah Rollins - Focus Scholars </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tall, complete guard, based on a scouting report from April the Texas guard will be one of the top scorers at the event. His highlights posted to twitter indicate the Oklahoma crowd could be in for a treat this weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->