UCO Team Camp Day 1: Taking the Point - Prep Hoops (2024)

Edmond Memorial looked strong against a Tulsa squad filled with athletes and size. Franz was the man at the controls and once again rarely looked flustered. His ability to run the Bulldogs’ offense and get teammates involved continues to be impressive. But there’s flashes of the spontaneity needed to change games. One of those flashes today was a great contested mid-range make that the defenders could only tip their caps to Franz.

The machine that is Dale basketball has continued to roll this June. After making strong strides, especially physically as a junior, Edmondson looks set to make another jump as a senior. Looked more comfortable looking for his own shot today, with a pull up that is starting to more consistently extend to beyond the arc. Remains a heady guard who can also set the table, with drives that set up slip passes to teammates at the rim or kickouts. The coach’s son has already won a lot of games in the Pirates uniform and based on Monday, he’ll be adding even more wins and trophies to his resume.

Cravens is a natural athlete who makes it look easy with the ball in his hands. He changes directions and switches gears regarding pace with ease. Which makes him a handful for defenders as a scorer. Still progressing as a decision making at the varsity level, at times can bite off more than he can chew. But the upside is there for him to mature into a complete floor general, who has the ball on a string. If football doesn’t come calling first, as Cravens is one of the most well rounded athletes in Oklahoma.

Shifty and crafty lead guard, key part of a burgeoning youth movement for the Chargers in the Class of 2026. Promising iso scorer. Can get defenders on skates, and then has a variety of moves to hit in the mid-range. Mbroh has the body control and lift to avoid contact at the rim now by knifing through the defense. Some bounce is starting to come in as he nearly threw it down in transition after a steal. Further unlocking that bounce and adding strength as he matures will be key as he keeps leveling up as a scorer.

Maddox Bridges

Maddox Bridges

Hard nosed guard who did a good job of battling through the speed and physicality of Classen SAS. Showed grit by making clutch plays late to help his team rally to a victory that should pay dividends come playoff time next year. Has ability to finish through contact around rim, and a sneaky solid pull up jumper. Strong potential to be a guard who lights it up the small town ranks this winter.