Big Friendly Notebook

Putting a wrap on last weekend's Big Friendly tournament by checking through notes and videos for any standouts who may have been overlooked.    Had a strong opening night performance. Combination of deep threes, and smart on the ball play. Makes the simple but important "extra" passes, especially because at times those passes can be forgotten to be made in grassroots settings. Some juice off the dribble, with crossovers and head fakes to attack and create lanes on drives. Well rounded guard, Thomas is fresh off a winning another State Championship with El Reno in 5A. Expected to take a much bigger role as the tradition continues for the Lady Indians.     Young sharpshooter. Caught the eye in a Saturday morning game, where she even hit threes from past the college three point line. Active on defense as well, playing the passing lanes with deflections and chasing down loose balls. Defense and shooting are always great introductory points to younger prospects.     Good athlete, plays bigger than her height thanks to strength and light on her feet movements. Her physical traits are on display when she goes up and corral rebounds. Offensively, seemed to be a "15 and feet in" player. With a solid crossover to either create space for mid-range jumper, or get to the rim. Key part of a Hays Hornets team that was successful in the 16U Divison.     Fast paced guard, who plays with a pep in her step. Is capable of getting paint touches, while still playing strong and under control. Either two foot steps to score, finishing through bumps and contacts. Even doing so when not getting the foul call with the often rough and tumble nature of grassroots officiating crews. Also as a driver, Keith often made the right read to find open teammates. Especially open teammates in the corner.     Southwestern Oklahoma sharpshooter, who had a game where she briefly caught fire. Seems to be microwave shooter, as once one three went in the rim must've looked huge. As she stringed together a quick series of makes from three. And even in the mid-range when ran off the line. Norton is a key floor spacing part of a tall and athletic Unity 16U 2027 squad. Which is good prep for a role she'll likely be recruited to fill at the next level.     Fresh off a productive sophomore campaign with Tecumseh, Bruner is an interesting forward prospect with good measurables. Liked the attitude she showed with an emphatic block when an opposing guard tried to drive by her. Playing with swagger like that on defense is always an eye catcher. Can grab and push off defensive rebounds too. While also having good touch as a finisher. Bruner has been a miss in recent scouting and rankings updates, but is another college potential wing-forward in the rising sophomore class.     Determined driver and attacker, with a good combo of strength and quickness as an attacker. Has a knack for getting off shots in traffic, and finding ways to be effective. Looks to run in transition, to further take advantage of her downhill capabilities. Had a couple moments where, she'll need to improve her vision as a driver. As her ability to pressure the rim can really draw crowd, and open up good looks for her teammates. Continuing to balance her scoring and passing abilities will allow her to rise as a prospect.

Putting a wrap on last weekend's Big Friendly tournament by checking through notes and videos for any standouts who may have been overlooked.