Idabel should have been #1

Just as we agree then Washington loses back to back games this one against Riverside

No question now that the gold ball runs through McCurtain County

Someone from Idabel needs to get @masterofthegame an Idabel jersey while he covers all the Washington games. 😂

I think Washington's youth is showing up. They are a very young team still. I believe only 1 senior on the roster and 1 or 2 juniors. Rest of the team are sophomores and freshman. We all was expecting a Idabel Washington final. Idk now depending on how the playoff brackets shape up, could see an Alva or Jones maybe beat them.

I haven't posted on here in a hot minute but I will give some input here

mrtushka makes a valid point and the team just hasn't been shooting well lately which I was told was the case tonight, Now I did not catch the Riverside game as I was another game so I can't give my input on that one but I do know that Riverside is going to be in the conversation with Dale and Merritt for the 2A title, As for the Classen game, Same story just couldn't get the shots to fall and that lead to a big fourth quarter run to put the game away, A quick side note and I noted this on Twitter but Classen SAS definitely should have been in the top 10 maybe even the top five, They don't have depth but that group can play and have played one of the toughest schedules in the class and I expect that Classen will more than likely be at the big house and like I told a coach of another 4A girls team, Anybody in that 8-15 range could get hot at the right time and make a big time upset. You are correct by the way on the roster, There is only one senior, Three juniors and the rest are sophomores and freshman

pawpawmikedrop made some good points in another topic about the coaching matchups while another user said that Idabel had very similar characteristics to the 2021 Vanoss team, A team I got to see in person before State that year and I can see the argument for the comparison, Stat wise I'm not sure how they would compare but that would be an interesting thing to look at

One advantage that Idabel does have that pco918 pointed out that Carden is the X factor and that everyone bulids their game plan around stopping her but add that loaded backcourt with Cauthron and Lopez and it's a lot more to game plan for. He also said he would give the SOS advantage to Idabel and rightfully so as they have a win over Sapulpa who is a contender year in and year out and gave Bethany a game for the half

While this Washington team is young and maybe they turn it on in the playoffs it's gonna be interesting to see what they do going forward

That's about all I got here, 3A for the most part outside of the top five will be interesting to see as there are a couple teams that could get hot at the right time pending the right draw

Washington was best team coming into the year until Idabel added a few players. Idabel is a good team and unless injuries will win easy

Nice try but here are the best freshman

Cass Antoine, Edna Karr (Louisiana)

Antoine held multiple Division I offers before taking a single shot for Edna Karr. The talented guard is putting up 17 points per game as a freshman.

Haylen Ayers, University School of Jackson (Tennessee)

Another blue-chip class of 2027 recruit, Ayers can do it all on the basketball court. A strong diver, shooter and passer, Ayers is averaging 20.5 points per game.

A’zyua Blair, Pearland (Texas)

Blair can play either guard position for a Pearland team that is piling up wins in the Houston metro. She is averaging 16.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 4.2 steals.

Reece Davis, Deshler (Alabama)

Davis is an explosive scorer who has surpassed the 30-point mark multiple times as a freshman. In a recent win over Wilson, Davis had 32 points, four rebounds, three steals, two assists and 10 deflections.

Lillie Graves, McCutcheon (Indiana)

The 6-foot Graves is another versatile freshman who can play just about anywhere for McCutcheon. She is already one of the best two-way players in Indiana and is averaging 22.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 4.1 steals.

Khalia Hartwell, Westside (South Carolina)

The 6-foot-5 Hartwell is a defensive anchor for Westside who is blocking nearly four shots per game. She is also putting up 10.1 points and 8.4 rebounds.


Lauren Hassell, Clarksville Christian (Tennessee)

Hassell netted her 1,000th career high school point as an eighth-grader last winter. A coveted college recruit, the 6-foot-3 Hassell is averaging 17.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.6 steals and 1.8 blocks.

Mia McGregor, Mio-Au Sable (Michigan)

A small-school star in Northern Michigan, McGregor has been nothing short of spectacular as a freshman for Mio-Au Sable. The do-everything guard is averaging 42 points per game.

Jemini Mitchell, Cypress Springs (Texas)

Mitchell is a two-way standout for Class 6A Texas power Cypress Springs. The 6-foot-2 phenom is putting up 16.2 points, seven rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.5 blocks.

Sydney Mobley, Olentangy (Ohio)

An unstoppable interior player, Mobley is averaging a double-double at 15.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 3.1 steals and 2.5 blocks. The 6-foot-2 forward had a triple-double in an early season win over Thomas Worthington with 19 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.

Micah Ojo, Princess Anne (Virginia)

Ojo is averaging 19 points and 10 rebounds for Virginia Beach power Princess Anne. In a recent win over Norview, she recorded a rare quadruple-double with 19 points, 12 steals, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Jordyn Palmer, Westtown (Pennsylvania)

Palmer starred for Westtown as an eighth-grader and is a team leader alongside fellow freshman sensation Jessie Moses, standout junior guard Olivia Jones and others. The 6-foot-1 Palmer has the size and athleticism to play any position on the court.


Finley Parker, River Ridge (Georgia)

The 6-foot-2 Parker is a versatile wing who has the ability to score in bunches. She is averaging 11.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 steals.

Iniya Reddicks, Deltona (Florida)

Reddicks is an elite ball-handler who impacts the game in a variety of ways. She is averaging 13.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, three assists and 4.5 steals.

Sydney Savoury, Belleville (Michigan)

Savoury is already a go-to player for Belleville, one of the top programs in Michigan. The 6-foot guard received a scholarship offer from Ohio State at age 12 and is a top class of 2027 national prospect.

Kaleena Smith, Ontario Christian (California)

Nicknamed “Special K,” Smith is on track to become one of the most prolific scorers in California history. The 5-foot-6 point guard already holds more than 20 Division I offers and is averaging 32.9 points, 6.2 assists and 3.6 steals.


Jordan Speller, North Pitt (North Carolina)

Another talented freshman point guard, Speller is putting up 16.5 points per game for North Pitt. She is also averaging 5.4 assists and 4.1 steals.

Payton Starwalt, Crescent Valley (Oregon)

One of the best pure shooters in her class, Starwalt is knocking down 3-pointers at a 41 percent clip. She is averaging 17.5 points, five assists and five steals for Oregon Class 5A contender Crescent Valley.


TNiyah Wilson-Smith, Bellevue East (Nebraska)

Wilson-Smith netted 35 points in her second career high school game and has kept it going all season. She is putting up 19.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.5 blocks.

-- Bob Lundeberg | @sbliv

Buiderone, I think he said State, correct me if I'm wrong.

Jaylen Cauthron is one of the best freshman in girls basketball. No need to put a limit on her potential. builderone is hating on my girl for some reason, but keep reading your list builderone, whether her name lands on it or not, she will be a force to be reckoned with the next 3 years.

Maybe when you started your comment with: "Nice try but here are the best freshman" and then proceeded to post your list . I guess I need to put my glasses on and reread your comment. I missed the love in your original post. My apologies.