Players to Watch
Boys Basketball
Jackson Feely and Austin Reed – Alva
Jackson has started since his sophomore year and is capable of going for 20 points on any given night. He is also a solid defender. Austin Reed is another super smart player who helps to keep the defense aligned. Reed leads the team in steals and assists and tends to play his best in the biggest games.
Lake Lyon – Cherokee
Lake does a little of everything. He can score, pass, rebound, steal, and just about anything else the team needs him to do.
Kaden Pettus – Fairview
Can score from outside or inside with his solid post game.
Jaxon Meyer – Ringwood
Very smart player, will lead the offense and has a natural leader personality.
Kooper Rich – Waynoka
Rich is a great kid with a high basketball IQ.
Girls Basketball
Brooke Perez – Alva
Brooke has a great vertical jump and timing which makes her a great rebounder. Good back to the basket moves with mid-range accuracy facing up.
Teddie Hooker – Burlington
Teddie is returning from a season ending hip surgery from last year, who has the ability to play every position on the floor.
Unsung Heroes
Boys Basketball
Chuck Shelite – Alva
Chuck does not score a lot of points, but he makes things happen on both ends of the floor. He plays really hard and understands the game really well.
Damien Ramirez – Cherokee
Damien is a gym rat and spends a ton of time in the weight room and the basketball gym. He has a chance to be a special player and asset to his team as a senior this year.
Sawyer Hutchison – Fairview
This kid is always in the right position on defense and does the little things that make the offense flow.
Alex Gonzalez – Ringwood
Hard working, very athletic and will give every amount of energy he has to what is asked of him.
Wyatt Attwood – Waynoka
An upperclassman that is a leader to the young players.
Girls Basketball
Karlie Heatherman – Burlington
Karlie makes a big difference for the Lady Elks. She is a player who will go unnoticed by the average fan, but will fill a stat sheet up.
Underclassmen to Watch
Boys Basketball
Daylon Malone – Alva
Daylon played valuable minutes last season, but played really well in the playoffs. He has a great jump shot and can defend.
Kai McHenry – Cherokee
Kai is a very versatile player who is solid on both ends of the floor and looks to have a big season.
Jax Bernard – Fairview
Dynamic guard that can hit the three or blow by you and get into the lane.
Rowdy Schmidt – Ringwood
Very smart player, getting his shot formed and starting to grow into a good scoring option.
Daycen Cunningham – Waynoka
Plus shooter and ball handler for his age.
Girls Basketball
Lakin Gaddy – Alva
Loves the game, lives in the gym, has the potential to be a great point guard.
Mylee Sims – Burlington
Mylee is a solid player and she has the potential to become a force on the inside.