Most Intriguing Prospects from Ponca City vs. Putnam City West
Noah Weber
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<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="242119" first="Caya" last="Smith"] - Putnam City West - F</strong>
[player_tooltip player_id="242119" first="Caya" last="Smith"] is only a freshman and was definitely the best player in the gym. Standing at 6’2", Smith has the size of a forward but the skills of a guard. She uses her length to her advantage as she disrupts passing lanes often and is a good shot blocker. Offensively, Smith is a good finisher around the basket and drove often. She is also a good three-point shooter. Smith can do it all.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="151326" first="Carlie" last="Badley"] - Ponca City - F</strong>
[player_tooltip player_id="151326" first="Carlie" last="Badley"] has a balanced offensive game and was a key contributor on both ends for the Wildcats. She finished with 10 points as she hit a mid-range jumper, got to the basket, and drew fouls. Badley also showcased good vision in transition and she blocked multiple shots.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="238723" first="Shamar" last="Bert"] - Putnam City West - G</strong>
[player_tooltip player_id="238723" first="Shamar" last="Bert"] and [player_tooltip player_id="242119" first="Caya" last="Smith"] form a deadly duo for the Patriots and Bert complimented Smith’s game perfectly. Whenever Smith wasn’t scoring, it was Bert. Bert drained three 3-pointers and when she got downhill she did so with confidence and made some tough shots around the basket. She looked very confident shooting the ball and her sidestep is smooth.
<strong>Ashlynn Fincher - Ponca City - G</strong>
Fincher is a strong guard that is a great driver and finisher. She drives mostly with her right and takes care of the ball. Fincher also knocked down a three in the game and helped keep Ponca City in the game up until the final buzzer.
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