High school basketball: The Oklahoman's picks for Classes 6A-2A

The Oklahoman's writers make their picks for this week's state basketball tournaments.

 
By Ryan Aber and Ed Godfrey and Jacob Unruh and Scott Wright | Published: March 3, 2013    Comment on this article Leave a comment

Class 6A Boys

Ryan Aber: Midwest City. The Bombers don't have a standout star like they've had in the past but the way Midwest City plays defense makes them the favorite coming into the tournament.

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Ed Godfrey: Edmond Memorial. Point guard and Oklahoma signee Jordan Woodard will shine in state tournament.

Jacob Unruh: Edmond Memorial. The Bulldogs have upset Midwest City once, and can definitely do it again.

Scott Wright: Midwest City. There's a reason “defense wins championships” became a cliché. Because it's true, and nobody plays better defense than the Bombers.

Class 6A Girls

Ryan Aber: Edmond Santa Fe. There's no winner that's easier to pick in any class than this one. Santa Fe has been dominant since losing to Putnam City very early.

Ed Godfrey: Edmond Santa Fe. The Wolves are clearly the class of 6A girls' basketball with their outstanding guard play.

Jacob Unruh: Edmond Santa Fe. The heavy favorite, there hasn't been much of a challenge thus far for the Wolves.

Scott Wright: Edmond Santa Fe. Aside from an early season slip-up, the Wolves have been dominant.

Class 5A Boys

Ryan Aber: Bishop McGuinness. There's just something about the Irish once they get to the tournament. Sophomore Will Lienhard gives the Irish a defensive force in the middle.

Ed Godfrey: Tulsa Memorial. Hot team heading into the state tournament.

Jacob Unruh: Bishop McGuinness. Irish was upset by Lawton MacArthur on Friday, but still unlikely to slow down.

Scott Wright: Southeast. Southeast's Rashawn Thomas, an unheralded 6-foot-7 forward, will prove himself as one of the state's best players.

Class 5A Girls

Ryan Aber: Shawnee. The Wolves have shown some vulnerability at times, but McKenzie Cooper's play has sparked Shawnee of late and will lift it to a repeat.

Ed Godfrey: Shawnee. Defending state champs will win it again.

Jacob Unruh: Deer Creek. Antlers are on fire, winning 12 straight. This is the right time for that.

Scott Wright: Shawnee. Wendi Wells' squad plays sound basketball, and they know how to win.

Class 4A Boys

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