The Crooked Oak varsity basketball team from Oklahoma City, OK, is set to play a neutral tournament game against Seneca, MO, today at 12:30 PM.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: Oklahoma High School Basketball
Who: Crooked Oak vs Seneca
When: Thursday, December 26, 2024,
Time: 12:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Crooked Oak Dominates Early Season While Seneca Struggles to Find Footing

As the 2024-25 basketball season kicks off, the contrasting fortunes of Seneca and Crooked Oak are already telling a compelling story. Crooked Oak has showcased its dominance with a strong 6-1 start, while Seneca has faced early setbacks, dropping both of its first two games. Here’s a breakdown of how these teams stack up and what we can learn from the numbers.

Overall Performance

• Seneca: The team has struggled to gain traction, with an 0-2 record overall and no wins yet in home, away, or neutral games. Their win percentage stands at .000, and they’ve scored 111 points while allowing 167—indicative of challenges on both ends of the court.
• Crooked Oak: In sharp contrast, Crooked Oak boasts a stellar 6-1 record, including a perfect 1-0 in district play and 2-0 in neutral-site games. With an impressive .857 win percentage, they’ve also been highly effective on offense and defense, scoring 523 points while allowing just 363.

Scoring Averages

The scoring disparity between these teams is significant:

• Seneca averages 55.5 points per game, while
• Crooked Oak has been lighting up the scoreboard with an average of 74.7 points per game.

This offensive efficiency gives Crooked Oak a clear edge in their matchups.

Team Statistics

Crooked Oak outpaces Seneca in nearly every statistical category:

• Points Per Game: Crooked Oak leads with 58.4 to Seneca’s 55.5.
• Rebounds Per Game: Crooked Oak averages 22.3 rebounds compared to Seneca’s performance.
• Assists Per Game: Crooked Oak is averaging 13.7 assists, highlighting their team-oriented style.
• Steals Per Game: Crooked Oak excels defensively with 10.3 steals, making them tough to score against.
• Blocks Per Game: Both teams lag slightly in this category, with Crooked Oak managing just 0.7 blocks per game.

Player Standouts

While Crooked Oak has the depth to dominate, Seneca boasts a star player in #13 Jamel Morris, who leads his team in multiple categories:

• Points Per Game: Jamel Morris is scoring an impressive 24.2, far above the national average of 5.2.
• Rebounds Per Game: Morris also leads with 6.6 rebounds per game.
• Assists Per Game: Tre Martinez (#4) shines for Seneca with 4.2 assists per game.
• Steals Per Game: Elijah Garcia (#15) contributes defensively with 3.0 steals per game.
• Blocks Per Game: Maleke Frost (#5) adds 0.3 blocks per game.

For Crooked Oak, the balanced team effort overshadows individual stats, making them a cohesive and dangerous opponent.

Record Breakdown

Crooked Oak’s dominance is evident in every aspect of their record:

• They are undefeated in district play (1-0) and neutral games (2-0).
• Their only loss came in non-league play, where they still hold a strong 2-1 record.
• Crooked Oak’s 6-1 in-state record highlights their ability to handle local competition effectively.

Seneca, on the other hand, remains winless across all categories, including non-league and in-state play.

Key Takeaways

The early season stats underscore Crooked Oak’s superiority in offensive execution, defensive discipline, and overall team balance. Meanwhile, Seneca has shown glimpses of potential, particularly through the stellar performances of Jamel Morris, but they will need to address their defensive lapses and improve team cohesion to turn their season around.

Crooked Oak’s hot start makes them a team to watch, while Seneca faces an uphill battle to climb out of their early slump. If they can capitalize on the individual brilliance of their key players and adjust their strategy, there’s still hope for a mid-season resurgence.