Mustang Summer League Team Report (Day 1 Part 1)

June 1 officially marks the opening of the Oklahoma transfer portal window, meaning players are now eligible to suit up with their new schools. It also signals the start of summer league action, and the Mustang Summer League tipped off today with plenty of new faces, new uniforms, and an early look at what the 2026-27 season could hold. I am only mentioning the teams and several players are transferring and will save that for article   Norman North showed that pressure defense will be a key component of its identity this season, as the Timberwolves pressured Choctaw from the opening tip until the final whistle.   The full-court pressure was effective, forcing the ball up the sideline and limiting easy reversals. The rotations were sharp, with backside defenders consistently covering passing lanes and helping eliminate easy escape options. For the first day of summer league, Norman North looked well organized and committed to its defensive system.   Offensively, the Timberwolves relied heavily on a five-out, drive-and-kick attack that proved effective throughout the game. Their guards consistently got paint touches, creating opportunities to finish at the rim or kick the ball out to open shooters on the perimeter. The spacing created problems for the defense and allowed Norman North's shooters to find quality looks from beyond the arc.   One area that stood out was the lack of a true interior presence. Norman North currently lacks size in the paint and does not have a dominant post player to anchor the middle. However, word around the gym is that help may be on the way in that department. Norman North looks like a team capable of making a deep run this season.   2. Choctaw enters the summer looking to replace several key contributors from last season and will need players who have been waiting for their opportunity to step into larger roles.   I only had the chance to watch the Yellowjackets in their matchup against Norman North, a team that applied pressure from start to finish. Despite the constant defensive pressure, Choctaw's guards handled themselves well. They were able to break the press, make the correct reads, and consistently find the backside options when the defense committed.   The biggest issue was converting those opportunities into points. Several possessions ended with missed layups or missed finishes around the rim after successfully beating the pressure.   Offensively, Choctaw will need to develop a perimeter shooter or two who can consistently stretch the floor. The Yellowjackets have guards capable of getting downhill and attacking the basket, but defenses will be able to crowd driving lanes if they are not forced to respect the three-point line.   Depth will also be something to watch moving forward. It is possible some players were competing in the JV gym during this session, but additional contributors will need to emerge as the summer continues.   Choctaw has pieces to work with, particularly in the backcourt, but this is a team that will need time to gel throughout the summer and fall as new players settle into expanded responsibilities.   3. Westmoore may have been the biggest surprise of Day 1 for me.   The Jaguars lost several key players from last year's team due to graduation and transfers, but they more than held their own during summer league action. Credit goes to the coaching staff and players for the work put in during the offseason, as Westmoore looked much further along than expected.   Defensively, the Jaguars applied tough pressure on the ball and were active in the passing lanes. Westmoore also played at a fast pace, looking to push the ball the full 94 feet whenever possible and forcing opponents to keep up with their tempo.   While they may not possess the size they have featured in recent seasons, the guard play was impressive. The Jaguars spread the floor well, creating driving lanes and opportunities in transition. The point guard position was particularly solid, highlighted by a stretch where one young lady caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down four consecutive three-pointers.   Considering what was lost from last year's roster, the Jaguars' performance was one of the most impressive team efforts I saw on Day 1. If this group continues to develop chemistry and confidence throughout the summer, Westmoore could be a team that exceeds expectations this season.   4. Washington Year after year, Washington continues to be one of those programs that never seems to take a step back. No matter who graduates, the Lady Warriors always seem to have talented players waiting in the wings, players who can shoot, understand the game, and play with a high basketball IQ.   Washington opened the day against Mustang, a program three classes larger, and never seemed phase by the size and quickness of Lady Broncos. The Lady Warriors competed possession after possession and showed why they continue to be one of the most respected programs in the state regardless of classification.   One thing that stands out about Washington is its depth. They have quality players, the kind of depth many programs wish they could develop. Players understand their roles, compete hard, and contribute on both ends of the floor. Make no mistake, if you play for Washington, you are going to play defense. There is no option.   Offensively, Washington shares the basketball as well as any team I watched on Day 1. They consistently found the open player and were willing to make the extra pass to create an even better shot. Their unselfish style of play makes a team pay for late rotation   The Lady Warriors also feature one of the top guards in Oklahoma's 2029 class. She can run the point, control the tempo, and when given space, shoot the lights out from the perimeter.   It's only June, but Washington looked every bit like a team that will be in the hunt once playoff time arrives. The Lady Warriors once again proved that success is not an accident—it's simply the standard of the program.   5. Mustang was another team that surprised me on Day 1. Coach Bass returns only three players who logged significant varsity minutes last season. Fortunately for the Lady Broncos, one of those returners is a senior who will be counted on to lead the team both on and off the floor as a captain.   Mustang also features a versatile 2029 prospect who gives the Broncos flexibility with her ability to play both inside and outside. The Lady Broncos will look different when season starts as their true post player returns   Defensively, Coach Bass's squad looked solid. Their pressure defense focused on keeping the ball in front, while their active 3-2 zone showed good movement.. There were a few details in the defensive rotations that still need polishing, but that is to be expected from a young team gaining experience.   One thing that remains consistent with Mustang is their competitiveness. The Lady Broncos will bring effort every night and are willing to mix up their defensive schemes to create advantages. This is a team that will lean heavily on senior leadership early in the season while the younger players continue to develop and gain confidence in the system.   The foundation is there, and if the underclassmen continue to grow, Mustang has the potential to be a much-improved team by the time district play starts.

June 1 officially marks the opening of the Oklahoma transfer portal window, meaning players are now eligible to suit up with their new schools. It also signals the start of summer league action, and the Mustang Summer League tipped off today with plenty of new faces, new uniforms, and an early look at what the 2026-27 season could hold. I am only mentioning the teams and several players are transferring and will save that for article