Class 6A boys state basketball preview
BY BARRY LEWIS World Sports Writer
Thursday, March 07, 2013
3/07/13 at 7:38 AM
CLASS 6A BOYS
B.T. Washington Hornets
Coach: Joe Redmond
Record: 17-9 Ranking: 17
State titles: 15 (2010-11, 2001-02, 1999, 1995-97, 1984-87, 1981, 1977, 1973)
State runner-ups: 4 (2008, 2005, 1983, 1971)
State appearances: 37th
State tournament record: 79-21
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Pos. | Player | Ht. | Cl. | Ppg
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F | Juwan Parker | 6-4 | Sr. | 22.1
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C | Chris Miller | 6-6 | So. | 9.0
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G | Kevin Sims | 6-2 | Jr. | 14.0
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G | Myles Clark | 6-0 | Sr. | 9.0
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G | Myles Tease | 5-10 | Jr. | 4.0
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Fast facts: The Hornets' last previous appearance in a 6A state tournament was 2007. They were in 5A from 2008-11. ... Parker averages 11 rebounds.
Broken Arrow Tigers
Coach: Rusty Stecker
Record: 19-7 Ranking: 6
State titles: 1 (1997)
State runner-ups: None
State appearance: 10th
State tournament record: 6-8
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Pos. | Player | Ht. | Cl. | Ppg
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F | Dontae Campbell | 6-4 | Sr. | 10.3
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G | Jordan Huffman | 6-3 | Sr. | 15.2
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G | Mitch Rovang | 6-2 | Sr. | 7.4
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G | Jordan Phelps | 6-2 | Sr. | 12.8
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G | Trenton Cantrell | 6-2 | So. | 7.3
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Fast facts: The Tigers are in the state tournament for the first time since consecutive appearances in 2007-08. A key reserve is Tulsa football signee Frankie Davis.
Ed. Memorial Bulldogs
Coach: Shane Cowherd
Record: 23-2 Ranking: 2
State titles: 2 (2011, 1993)
State runner-ups: 4 (2012, 1999, '86, '79)
State appearance: 20th
State tournament record: 20-17
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Pos. | Player | Ht. | Cl. | Ppg
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F | Tyler Holcomb | 6-5 | Sr. | 9.6
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F | Shaquille Morris | 6-8 | Sr. | 17.8
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G | Jordan Woodard | 6-0 | Sr. | 16.8
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G | Aaron Young | 5-11 | Sr. | 11.8
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G | Sam Kreutzer | 6-1 | Sr. | 8.3
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Fast facts: The Bulldogs have two major college signees - Woodard (Oklahoma) and Morris (Wichita State). Morris averages 8.8 rebounds.
Midwest City Bombers
Coach: Dewayne Bradley
Record: 25-1 Ranking: 1
State titles: 4 (2007, '00-01, '98)
State runner-ups: 4 (2010-11, 1995, '64)
State appearance: 22nd
State tournament record: 27-18
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Pos. | Player | Ht. | Cl. | Ppg
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F | Caleb Corprew | 6-4 | Jr. | 5.5
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G | Cornell Neal | 5-10 | Sr. | 14.5
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G | Torey Noel | 5-10 | Jr. | 11.0
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G | Kesean Brown | 6-0 | Jr. | 10.3
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G | Daryck Jones | 5-10 | Sr. | 16.0
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Fast facts: The Bombers have defeated Union and Putnam West, and split two games with Edmond Memorial.
Owasso Rams
Coach: Mark Vancuren
Record: 22-3 Ranking: 4
State titles: None
State runner-ups: None
State appearance: 6th
State tournament record: 1-5
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Pos. | Player | Ht. | Cl. | Ppg
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F | John Cole Neph | 6-5 | Jr. | 8.4
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F | Michael Anderson | 6-4 | So. | 5.0
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G | Shake Milton | 6-4 | So. | 20.4
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G | Avery Culbertson | 5-7 | Sr. | 8.5
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G | Jaylen Lowe | 6-0 | Sr. | 20.3
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Fast facts: A key reserve is Adrian Ellis, a 6-5 senior forward, who averages 6 points and 7 rebounds.
Putnam City Pirates
Coach: A.D. Burtschi
Record: 25-2 Ranking: 2
State titles: 5 (2009-10, '06, '02, 1972)
State runner-ups: 4 (2003-04, '01, 1955)
State appearance: 26th
State tournament record: 27-20
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Pos. | Player | Ht. | Cl. | Ppg
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F | Orlando Goldsmith | 6-5 | Sr. | 8.8
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G | Ronnie Boyce | 6-3 | Sr. | 20.8
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G | Dexter Dean | 5-7 | Jr. | 5.5
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G | RichMarr Smith | 6-3 | Jr. | 10.1
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G | David Bush | 5-10 | Sr. | 13.0
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Fast facts: The Pirates have missed only one state tournament (2007) since 2000.
Putnam West Patriots
Coach: Lenny Bert
Record: 15-11 Ranking: 14
State titles: None
State runner-ups: None
State appearance: 3rd
State tournament record: 2-2
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Pos. | Player | Ht. | Cl. | Ppg
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F | Latron Jolly | 6-4 | Sr. | 10.6
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F | Caylan King | 6-6 | Sr. | 6.5
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F | Tyson Jolly | 6-4 | So. | 12.0
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G | Omega Harris | 6-3 | Jr. | 17.6
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G | Kemarrie Carter | 6-1 | So. | 6.3
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Fast facts: The Patriots qualify for the first time since 2010. Harris ands Tyson Jolly are All-Metro Conference first team selections.
Union Redskins
Coach: Rudy Garcia
Record: 17-9 Ranking: 12
State titles: 2 (2012, '04)
State runner-ups: 3 (2006, '02, '98)
State appearance: 18th
State tournament record: 17-15
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Pos. | Player | Ht. | Cl. | Ppg
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F | Jeffery Mead | 6-7 | Jr. | 13.7
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F | Josh Palmer | 6-6 | Sr. | 11.2
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F | Carson Meier | 6-7 | Jr. | 12.2
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G | Shawn Olden | 6-3 | Jr. | 9.7
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G | Josh Davis | 6-2 | Jr. | 6.2
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Fast facts: Key reserves are junior guards Alex Barton and Bain Wannemacher. ... The Redskins have no returning starters from last year's championship team.
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