Outstanding volleyball and basketball player that is making the move from Class 6a power Owasso to Class 2a Rejoice Christian. Emma has already made an impact on the volleyball team and I would expect the same type of impact on the basketball court as well. Physical inside player that has great size at 6’0 and a soft touch around the glass. Highlights of this past volleyball season show that Emma got hops giving Rejoice that shot blocking presence in the paint.

Ozick hands and solid defensive footwork allows Emma to slide around the bigger post either getting the steal or deflection. Emma has the ability to give Rejoice that double double presence every night.

Sometimes Class 6A prospects can be late bloomers, as it’s hard for them to get on the floor due to log jams at their positions. Decoster is an example of that, as her impact at Owasso has been limited. But she has been an important anchor for one of the best 2028 teams in the region. The forward is a physical grinder around the rim, with good touch. And she can run the floor, quite fast and hard for her size. Given her motor and size, it’s hard to see how she does not end up playing college basketball.

Emma is a player on a very loaded team with great shooters, but she caught my attention by doing all the little things winning teams need. Not everyone is going to fire away from 3 every possession, but Emma showed she can do that too, knocking down back-to-back shots from deep in the game I watched.

What really stood out was her toughness in the paint and soft hands around the rim. She did the work early on the block and finished with a strong drop-step bucket. A small/power forward that gives you muscle inside while also running the floor hard as a rim runner in transition.

The best part may be her attitude — Emma just comes to work every single play.

Decoster is a strong rebounder and applies that smart aggression to all aspects of her defensive game. Mobile enough to step out and deny on the perimeter. While also strong enough to anchor and then jump in front to deny post entry passes. Her offensive contribution often involved her cleaning up around the rim. But she did have a nice entry pass to a cutting teammate from the wing. Could be a sign of her being able to develop a potential high-low connection with her Owasso teammates.

The “5′ in JYD’s motto of “1 to 5 reeeal fast”. Decoster is nimble for her height and position, hustling up and down the court. Yes, there’s the hard running for transition points. But she’s also shown flashes to step out on defense and be in the passing lanes. Good touch and plays strong around the rim. Very productive spring for a team that is racking up the wins. Which should set the stage for a bigger role this winter at strong 6A program, Owasso.

Decoster is gaining valuable reps as an interior presence for the JYD program. Goods hands at the rim for finishing and plays physical through contact for scores and rebounds. Complete with the desire to sprint the floor, which her teammates often rewarded her. Even got out and jumped a passing lane for an agile steal. There’s always room at the next level for post prospects who thrive in their roles and do the dirty work like Decoster.

A couple of things that stood out on Emma was the way she got out ahead on the breaks to finish the up the floor pas. I would have to say she has great hands that if the ball hits them, she is catching the pass. Nice square at the high post knocking down couple of 15-foot shots. Good vision out of the high post as well hitting the cutters on the back door. A strong rebounder that scored on putbacks. A 2028 that will continue to get better.