Oklahoma's top high school boys basketball players: Meet the state's best shooting guards

By Ross Lovelace

We’re taking a position-by-position look at some of the top players in Oklahoma high school boys basketball. 

Here, we'll dive into the shooting guards. Our first list focused on point guards, and we'll finish it up with small forwards and posts.

There are hundreds of standout boys basketball players in Oklahoma, and these lists are not intended to be comprehensive. Use the comments section to discuss the other shooting guards worthy of fans’ attention in 2021-22.

In no particular order:

Kevin Overton, 6-5, Sr., Norman North

Overton has great size for a guard. His game is just smooth and all-around. He’s a rare three-level scorer and has potential through the roof. Overton is a smooth shooter and is good from mid-range. His height allows him to elevate over defenders. In a playoff win Feb. 28, Overton notched 24 points. Overton has multiple Division I offers and has generated a ton of college interest.

Joshua Udoumoh, 6-4, Sr., Victory Christian

Udoumoh is a high-flying shooting guard that makes highlight plays above the rim. He’s one of the most athletic players on the perimeter in the state and is very active on the defensive side of the ball. In the Port City Classic Championship held in Catoosa, Udoumoh poured in 28 points en route to a tournament MVP award. "Josh is unselfish, athletic, high energy and rebounds well on both ends," said Paul Harvey, his AAU coach. "He’s a high percentage shooter and he’s young enough to be class of 2023."

Ethan Scott, 5-11, Sr., Mustang

Scott led Mustang all year with his sharp-shooting abilities. He was lethal from long-range and is widely considered as one of the best shooters in the state, and even the country. In a win against 6A No. 4 Edmond North, Scott poured in 32 points, including the go-ahead bucket. Scott has multiple college basketball offers and is committed to Oklahoma Baptist.

Chase Martin, 6-5, Sr., Jenks

Martin is a strong guard and can get to the rim at will. He’s also a knockdown shooter. While he’s missed games with injury this year, he’s been dominant when on the floor. In a win against Broken Arrow, Marin had the go-ahead 3-point bucket and 20 points on the night.

Javontae Campbell, 6-2, Sr., Muskogee

Campbell has been a huge stock-riser in Oklahoma this season. In a win against Tulsa Union, Campbell dropped 30 points and drilled the game-icing free throws. He’s proven time and time again that his name belongs among the best guards in the state. Campbell currently holds four college basketball offers. "He’s one of the most active players defensively, and one of the best finishers," said AAU coach Paul Harvey. "Flat out one of the best players in the state."

Marcel Perry, 6-5, Sr., Oklahoma City Southeast

Perry is an athletic shooting guard who likes to finish through contact. He has plenty of highlight reel dunks on the season, too. Perry has great body control and finishes well around the rim. His long frame also allows him to stay in front of anyone on the perimeter defensively. He recently entered the 1,000-point club and holds two college basketball offers. "Show me a kid that plays harder and has a higher motor than Marcel," tweeted his AAU coach, DeAngelo Ander. "He’s one of the best players in the state."

Gabe Seat, 6-0, Sr., Edmond Memorial

In a win against Norman, Seat displayed his ability to heat up in a hurry, going 5-for-5 behind the 3-point line and totaling 15 points. Seat can shoot from anywhere on the floor and has limitless range. He’s also a great shooter off the catch and coming off of screens. The senior currently holds an offer from Oklahoma Christian. "The Seat brothers (referencing Gabe and his brother JV) are family friends. They can do that on any given night,” said Norman coach Cory Coale to area journalist Clay Horning. "They’re special players and, at home, they’re even better."

Taye Sullivan, 6-4, Sr., Enid

Sullivan has transformed himself into a guard the past few years and is one of the best pure shooters in the state. In a 68-63 win against the OKC Storm, Sullivan went off for an impressive 31-point showing. The lefty has a quick trigger and can shoot off the catch or off the dribble.

Dalen Fuller, 6-4, So., Tulsa Union

Fuller is one of the best young athletes in the state. His size makes him more of a wing, but Fuller is growing as a shooting guard as he’s so smooth around the rim and can really shoot it from deep. His length allows him to be one of the best on-ball defenders at his age with incredible potential to grow. In October, he was named Top 30 at the Pangos All-American Freshman/Sophomore camp. Against Bixby in a February win by the Redhawks, Fuller netted 19 points.

Chiante Tramble, 6-2, So., Moore

Tramble is one of the more talented all-around guards in the state. His ability to score in a multitude of ways makes him a defensive nightmare. In the Lions' John Nobles Invitational, Tramble led Moore to a perfect 4-0 record while averaging 21 points. He shot a scorching 54 percent from behind the 3-point line.

Parker Friedrichsen, 6-4, Jr., Bixby

Friedrichsen is one of the most decorated high school basketball players in the state at the moment. The junior holds offers from every Division I school in the state, as well as other big names such as Purdue and Iowa. In a win against Stillwater, he amassed 36 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. This season, Friedrichsen is averaging 27.7 points per game. In an interview with Bill Haisten of the Tulsa World, Bixby coach Lance Kight said, "I think Parker is the best scorer in the state."

Jacobe Johnson, 6-4, Jr., Mustang

Johnson stars on the gridiron but has filled it up on the court this season. The star football player has offers from many powerhouse programs across the country, including Alabama. But he also has basketball offers to the likes of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and TCU. Johnson is an athletic guard that can get hot in a hurry. He can shoot it from deep and is so hard to stay in front of, while also drawing a ton of fouls around the rim. In a close loss to Norman North, Johnson kept Mustang in the game with 27 points.

Seth Pratt, 6-3, Jr., Tulsa Memorial

Pratt has a quick release and range that extends way beyond the 3-point line. He’s a threat to score once he passes half-court. His name is always in the conversation for best shooter in the state of Oklahoma. In a Feb. 14 Charger win, Pratt exploded for 30 points on 10-of-14 shooting.

Jayden Cincotta, 6-2, Jr., Edmond Santa Fe

Cincotta is a very well-rounded guard who put up big time numbers for Santa Fe this season. He’s a bigger, stronger guard who can get to the rim at will and is also a great slasher. He knows where to be on the floor, resulting in many open looks. Cincotta notched 24 points, including four 3-pointers in a December win over Trinity Christian.

Jadon Cool, 6-3, Jr., Holland Hall

Cool is a consistent and steady player for Holland Hall. He has already received multiple Division I offers and has had a strong season so far for the Dutch. In the district championship win against Miami, Cool netted 19 total points. He’s had multiple games near 30-point territory this season, and has proven he’s a very capable scorer.

Cahlese Lee, 6-3, Sr., Edmond North

Lee’s drives to the basket are so smooth as he seems to glide in the air. He’s ultra athletic and is hard to stay in front of in transition. Lee is a solid shooter in the half-court and was a big part of Edmond North’s regular-season success. Lee is a lockdown defender on the perimeter, while his athleticism and speed allow him to stay in front of anyone. At the Putnam City Invitational, Lee had multiple big games, earning a spot on the All-Tournament team.

Orian Scales, 5-10, Jr., Putnam City West

Scales has been the key cog offensively for Putnam City West this season. Scales is a very underrated player on the perimeter and is flying under the radar. He averaged a team-high 14.9 points for the Patriots this season. In the regional championship, Scales dropped 21 points and secured the win for PC West. The junior is a big stock riser.

Carlsheon Young, 6-4, Fr., Putnam City West

Young can play nearly all five positions on the floor, as he is one of the most versatile shooting guards in the state. He’s picking up heavy interest from colleges around the country because of his maturity and poise at such a young age. The lefty has such a smooth shot and can pull up on a dime. Young has had multiple huge games and isn’t afraid of the moment, notching game-winners. He averages 11.2 points and 4.5 rebounds as a freshman in the starting lineup. "The growth I’ve seen from the start of the season to now from him is wild," tweeted PC West assistant coach Garen Wright. "Crazy part about it is he’s just getting started."

Vance Raney, 6-2, Sr., Cashion

Raney has become one of the top shooters in the state. In a win against Pawnee during the playoffs, he netted a school-record 36 points, going 10-for-14 from behind the 3-point line. The senior recently joined the 1,000-point club.

Ijai Johnson, 6-1, Sr., Tulsa Booker T. Washington

Johnson does it all for the Hornets. He’s one of the most talented players in the state, but is also the glue guy for his own team. He seems to always be in control and poised, no matter how big the moment. Johnson is a polished guard on the perimeter and athletic enough to make highlight dunks. He’s a strong rebounder, too. In a win against Stillwater, Johnson poured in 20 points to lead the Hornets to a win.

Breylon Owens, 6-3, Jr., Anadarko

Owens is known as one of the best perimeter defenders in the state, but his offensive game has improved greatly over the past year. He’s a go-to scorer in crunch time and has a smooth mid-range jumper. He has unmatched hustle and energy on the floor and stuffs the stat sheet. In a win against Cache, Owens poured in eight points, five rebounds, seven assists and six steals. He does anything asked of him, which makes him that much more valuable as a player. 

Maddox Mecklenburg, 6-2, Jr., Kingfisher

Mecklenburg had a fantastic season for 4A No. 1 ranked Kingfisher. He has range well behind the 3-point line and has one of the quickest releases. He’s a high IQ player and a great defender, too. In the regional championship, Mecklenburg netted 14 points and six steals, going a perfect 5-for-5 from the floor and 3-for-3 from 3-point range. 

Ja’Mon Valentine, 6-2, So., Choctaw

Valentine is one of the best pure scorers in his class and in the state. He has a great mid-range game and floater. He also plays with swagger and confidence. In the Harrah tournament, Valentine led Choctaw to a third-place finish behind his 23.6 points per game. He currently holds an offer from SMU.

Dominic Turner, 6-4, Sr, Tulsa Memorial

Turner is a physical, exciting player to watch out of Tulsa Memorial. A fast-pace player, he can cut to the rim with ease while also playing bigger than he is. With that ability, Turner finds himself dunking all over players. He’s the best rebounding guard in the state and can slide anywhere in the lineup, playing post as well. In a Feb. 24 matchup against Tulsa NOAH, Turner posted a double-double with 17 points, using some crafty finishes, alongside 11 rebounds. Turner posts 7.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.