Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Here are the top wings/post players for the 2023-24 season
Though the high school boys basketball season in Oklahoma just ended, there are still some players worthy of being recognized.
Earlier, we listed several of the top point guards in the state, as well as taking a look at some of the premier shooting guards.
Now, we take a look at some of the top posts and wing players this season.
There are hundreds of standout boys basketball players in Oklahoma, and these lists are not intended to be comprehensive. If you know of any other post/wing players worthy of fans’ attention in 2023-24, let us know.
Here is the list, in no particular order:
Jalen Montonati, 6-7, So., Owasso
He is one of the best basketball players in the state and is just a sophomore. He is a five star and averages 25 points per game. He is clutch and can get a bucket at anytime, as he hit a buzzer beater 3-pointer over Dale to advance the Rams to the championship game of the Tournament of Champions back in December. Recently, he helped deliver the Rams their first-ever state title, scoring 34 points as Owasso dethroned two-time champ Edmond North in overtime.
Dayton Forsythe, 6-2, Sr., Dale
The University of Oklahoma signee has been one of the top players in the state. He has made many plays for the Pirates and joined the 2,000-point club at the beginning of 2024. He also started the year with a slam dunk which went viral. Earlier in March, he helped the Pirates claim their third straight 2A state championship, scoring 36 points in the title game against Pocola.
Ethan Sage, 6-7, Jr., Weatherford
Ethan has fantastic dribbling skills and can crash the boards. He made several rebounds for the Eagles and last year, he averaged six rebounds per game. Sage can also shoot the ball well and has improved much from last season. He scored 30 points against Kingfisher in the Woodward tournament earlier this season.
Tate Sage, 6-6, Jr., Weatherford
Tate, the brother of Ethan, is an inch shorter than Ethan. However, he averaged 10.2 points per game and three assists per game last season. He has incredible length and athleticism and averages five rebounds per game. He had an incredible summer and saw much action on his travel team and scored 28 points in one game.
Roman Miller, 6-4, Jr., Mustang
Miller, who has made many plays for Mustang, has carried the Broncos to many victories. One of those came in the championship game of the Mustang Holiday Classic with a win over Putnam City North. He tallied a double-double in that game, scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds.
Tavaris Deans, 6-3, Jr., Lawton
Deans gets after it night after night, as he averages a double-double each night, with 22 points and 13 rebounds a game. He was the MVP of the Great Plains Invitational back in December. He hopes to take his talents to the next level and currently has one offer from Cameron.
Pene Vaisagote, 6-4, Jr., Lawton
Vaisagote almost averaged a double-double like his teammate Tavaris Deans. But he still puts up excellent numbers, as he averages 10 points and nine rebounds a game for the Wolverines.
Phoenix Woodson, 6-8, So., Crossings Christian
Woodson has been shooting lights out and throwing down several slam dunks this year. He can shoot it well from the mid range and beyond the arc. The sophomore scored 20 points in a win against Midwest City Carl Albert, in a matchup between two teams that eventually reached the 5A state tournament.
Cam Parker, 6-6, Jr., Crossings Christian
Parker bodies opponents in the paint and usually has his best games against top tier opponents. He showed out against Oklahoma Christian School when he scored nine points and grabbed several rebounds.
Luke Gray, 6-7, Sr., Oklahoma Christian School
Gray now leads Oklahoma Christian School in scoring as he surpassed Blake Griffin at the Cashion tournament. He averages 22 points per game and 11 rebounds. He scored 50 points against Harding Charter Prep as well. Gray also turned in a phenomenal run at the 3A state tournament as the Saints claimed the gold ball.
Jackson Welch, 6-6, Sr., Inola
Welch is a team-first player and his Inola Longhorns went on a lengthy winning streak during the season. He averages 16 points per game and can light it up from beyond the arc, shooting 49 percent. He is efficient in the paint and mid-range, as he averages 60 percent from the field. He also can get a rebound when needed, as he averages six rebounds a game.
Aidan Clark, 6-6, So., Inola
Clark is a versatile player who can shoot and rebound. During the Locust Grove tournament which the Longhorns won, he scored 48 points and recorded 22 rebounds in the tournament as a whole. He also takes care of business in the classroom, as he maintains a 4.3 grade point average.
Judah Gibson, 6-3, Jr., Sequoyah-Claremore
Gibson can light it up and he scored 33 points against Inola. He is a kid who is in the gym working on his shot and he shoots 67 percent from the field. He also is strong on the boards and has tallied 87 rebounds.
Eestyn Prater, 6-3, So., Sequoyah-Claremore
Prater joined the 1,000-point club in the Pryor tournament. He can shoot the ball from anywhere and is the Eagles' leading scorer. He also tallied eight blocks as a freshman last season
Titus Miller, 6-7, Sr., Catoosa
Miller averages 17 points per game and eight rebounds. He is a member of the 1,500-point club and is the all-time leading scorer for Catoosa. He was named to the all-tournament teams in the Vinita, Skiatook and Catoosa tournaments. Miller also is a McDonald’s All-American nominee. He will play college basketball at Truman University.
DJ Dill, 6-2, Sr., Caddo
Dill is in the 2,000-point club and averages 24 points per game as he helped Caddo reach the Class A title game. He shares the ball with his teammates and tallies four assists and five rebounds per game too, along with two steals per game. Dill will play college basketball at Southeastern Oklahoma State next season.
Brady Hancuff, 6-7, Jr., Edmond Memorial
Hancuff can light it up from the field, as he shoots 70 percent for the Bulldogs. He averages seven points per game, six rebounds per game and three assists per game. He also tallies one block and one steal per game. He has one college offer to play basketball at Oklahoma City University.
Ethan Wilkerson, 6-7, Sr., Madill
Wilkerson has scored several points for the Wildcats and is in the 2,000-point club. He has a nice floater and makes smart passes. He has four years of varsity experience underneath his belt and averages 11 rebounds and 22 points a game.
Photo of Oklahoma Christian School's Luke Gray (25) by Michael Kinney
-- Josh Jennings | @SBLiveOK
