Mustang Summer League Teams 6-10 Report (Day 1 Part 2)

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   1- Piedmont returns only two starters from last season's squad, but the good news for the Lady Wildcats is that those two players were also their primary scoring threats. While Piedmont should continue to be a strong perimeter shooting team, it appeared the emphasis this summer has been on developing a more balanced offensive attack with increased mid-range scoring opportunities.   Replacing the experience and leadership of a talented senior class will take time, and several underclassmen will be counted on to step into larger roles.   Defensively, Piedmont remains true to its identity. Traditionally known for applying pressure and utilizing zone defenses, the Lady Wildcats looked comfortable in their active 3-2 zone. With the addition of the shot clock, that defense could become even more effective, serving as an extra defender by forcing opponents to work deeper into possessions.   Another positive for Piedmont is the size returning to the roster. The Lady Wildcats have good height in the program, and as those players continue to develop, they should provide valuable production on both ends of the floor. The Lady Wildcats are a team to keep an eye on when district play arrives.   2- Millwood may have been the talk of the summer league after picking up impressive wins over several teams that reached the state tournament last season in higher classifications.   The Lady Falcons' aggressive 1-2-2 press looked impressive. They consistently forced ball handlers toward the sideline into trapping areas while rotating quickly to take away reversal passes back to the middle of the floor.   Millwood also added several new faces this summer, giving Coach Jackson depth. The Lady Falcons frequently rotated one or two players at every dead ball, allowing them to keep fresh legs on the floor and maintain the intensity of their pressure defense throughout the game.   Offensively, Millwood played tempo ousting the ball after both makes and misses, forcing opponents to sprint back in transition defense. In the half-court, they operated primarily from a five-out alignment featuring cuts, screens, and constant movement. Players did a good job reading defenses, finding cutters, and attacking open driving lanes downhill. When help defenders collapsed, Millwood made the extra pass to open shooters on the perimeter.   The shots were not falling consistently in the game I watched, but Coach Jackson showed complete confidence in her shooters and continued encouraging them to take quality looks. Millwood a team to watch closely this season. Class 3A programs should take notice—the Lady Falcons look poised to make some noise this year.   3- Carl Albert The Lady Titans enter the season coming off thier state championship run. Like most successful programs when players graduate it is the NEXT Man up turn to keep it going, Carl Albert graduated two seniors who have moved on to play at the next level, and their absence was noticeable in several areas during summer league play. A young team that could start at times 3 sophomores will have to replace valuable minutes left by those departing seniors   Lady Titans do have a very dynamic 2029 point guard who was relied upon heavily to handle pressure and initiate the offense in the game I watched. Depth at ball handling will be a focus this summer The workload at the PG position should become more manageable once one of the team's senior guard returns to the lineup. Until then, ball-handling and playmaking responsibilities will likely be shared by committee.   Lady Titans offensively ran a 5 out offense using high post screens looking to attack the paint for layups or the kickout Carl Albert will be in search of a double-digit scorer and strong rebounder in the paint. Finding someone or committee of players will need to roughly get 12 points and 8 rebounds per game—will be a key factor in the team's success.   Carl Albert still possesses the size, athleticism, and overall talent needed to make another deep playoff run. The roles may look different, and some of the faces filling them may be new, but the expectations remain the same. As teammates return back to the line up and players settle into their responsibilities, expect the Lady Titans to be in the hunt to defend their title.   4- John Marshall I was very impressed with the improvement shown by the Lady Bears. This is an athletic group that appears to be playing with a much higher basketball IQ than in years past. More importantly, they looked like a team that is buying into a system and learning how to execute it.   Defensively, the pressure was in place and you could almost see the wheels turning as players worked through rotations and responsibilities. The Lady Bears showed a defensive-minded approach, switching screens aggressively and looking to force turnovers.   Offensively, John Marshall utilized a spread-floor attack designed to take advantage of their quick guards and create opportunities at the rim. While the offense is still a work in progress, it was should get better when official practice starts, their execution should continue to improve.   Much of their scoring came as a result of solid defense, creating turnovers, and turning those opportunities into transition baskets.   John Marshall looks to be a different team this season compared to teams of the past. The effort, defensive commitment, and growing understanding of team concepts were all evident, making the Lady Bears a program a very much improved team.   5- Plainview is a team I only had the opportunity to watch for one half on Day 1, so this evaluation is based on a limited sample. Even so, there were several positive things that stood out about the Lady Indians.   The guard play looked strong throughout the half I watched. Plainview's ball handlers consistently attacked absorbing contact, and earned trips to the free-throw line while keeping the offense moving. Several players also knocked down corner three-pointers, giving the impression of an offense built around drive-and-kick opportunities.   Because of the defensive pressure they faced, Plainview was unable to get into many of its half-court sets. As a result, it was difficult to get a complete feel for the offensive system they want to run. This is a team I will need to revisit later to gain a better understanding of their offensive identity and overall approach.   Defensively, the Lady Indians were very solid in their 3-2 zone. They did an excellent job of shrinking driving lanes and forcing opponents to kick the ball out. The rotations were particularly impressive, with players rotating early on baseline drives and the backside defenders dropping into help positions to support the helper.   Plainview also has several players I am already familiar with from previous evaluations, which makes this a team I will watch to see the progression of the team.

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