The Class 2A Oklahoma high school boys basketball state tournament is set for Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena. Here’s an overview of the eight contenders.

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Hobart vs. Pocola

HOBART

Coach: Andrew Tuan | Record: 25-3 | Ranking: No. 6 | Titles: 0 | State appearance: 8th | State record: 0-7

Starting lineup 

No. — Player — Ht. — Cl. — Pts.

1 — Justice Johnson — 6-3 — Sr. — 21

2 — Aiden Morris — 6-0 — Sr. — 12

4 — Ethan Funkhouser — 5-9 — So. — 2

5 — Ty Harmon  — 5-9 — Jr. — 7

15 — Trey Eschiti — 6-3 — Sr. — 11

POCOLA

Coach: Derek Barlow | Record: 26-1 | Ranking: No. 2 | Titles: 0 | State appearance: 10th | State record: 4-9

1 — Austin Hardwick — 5-7 — Sr. — 8.1

3 — Garrett Scott — 6-2 — Sr. — 21.1

5 — Brayden Hardwick — 5-9 — So. — 7.9

22 — Dakotah Terell  — 6-7 — Jr. — 19.4

24 — AJ Lyons-Terrell  — 6-2 — Jr. — 8.4

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Preston vs. Hooker

PRESTON

Coach: Chase Littlejohn | Record: 25-4 | Ranking: No. 5 | Titles: 5 | State appearance: 40th | State record: 37-34

Starting lineup 

No. — Player — Ht. — Cl. — Pts.

1 — Giorgio Dunn-Spencer — 5-9 — Sr. — 12.7

2 — Jervais Goree — 5-8 — Sr. — 12

14 — Tanner Young — 6-0 — Jr. — 11

13 — Jayden Smith  — 6-3 — Jr. — 7

34 — Pheonix Finch — 6-3 — So. — 8.5

HOOKER

Coach: Todd Kerr | Record: 26-3 | Ranking: No. 3 | Titles: 0 | State appearance: 11th | State record: 5-9

2 — Keilan Robinson — 6-2 — So. — 11.6

13 — Kleat Martens — 5-9 — Jr. — 7.7

21 — Slade Stalder — 6-6 — Jr. — 6.2

30 — Trace Duncan — 6-0 — Jr. — 9.9

42 — Nate Hildago — 6-7 — Jr. — 12.4

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Dale vs. Warner

DALE

Coach: Jeff Edmonson | Record: 27-2 | Ranking: No. 1 | Titles: 2 | State appearance: 17th | State record: 17-13

Starting lineup 

No. — Player — Ht. — Cl. — Pts.

1 — Easton Edmonson — 5-10 — Jr. — 5.3

10 — Levi Kelly — 5-10 — Jr. — 6.1

23 — Deken Jones — 6-2 — Sr. — 8.8

24 — Trayden Chambers — 6-7 — Jr. — 9.5

33 — Dayton Forsythe — 6-2 — Sr. — 19.3

WARNER

Coach: Anthony Porter | Record: 17-11 | Ranking: No. 13 | Titles: 0 | State appearance: 1st | State record: 0-0

0 — Jace Jackson — 6-3 — Sr. — 15

2 — Jaxson Cash — 6-0 — So. — 14

3 — Reed Pickering — 5-10 — Sr. — 4

24 — Dee Antwine — 6-1 — Fr. — 4

25 — Blake Ellis — 6-7 — Sr. — 12

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Hennessey vs. Merritt

HENNESSEY

Coach: Brady Page | Record: 24-4 | Ranking: No. 4 | Titles: 0 | State appearance: 10th | State record: 7-9

Starting lineup 

No. — Player — Ht. — Cl. — Pts.

3 — James Sims — 6-3 — Sr. — 14

5 — Camdyn Richardson — 6-0 — Jr. — 13.4

10 — Garret Vinson — 5-10 — Sr. — 5

12 — Jael Torres — 6-4 — Sr. — 14.3

23 — Hunter Weber — 6-3 — Jr. — 8.1

Merritt

Coach: Donnie Husband | Record: 18-9 | Ranking: NR | Titles: 0 | State appearance: 8th | State record: 3-7

1 — Joshua Ligon — 6-1 — Sr. — 12.3

11 — Caden Dunlap — 6-1 — Sr. — 11.8

12 — Mos Flowers — 5-8 — Sr. — 3.6

15 — Luke Petter — 6-7 — Jr. — 12.5

20 — Caden Smith — 6-1 — Sr. — 8.5

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The Oklahoman’s Class 2A championship picks

Jordan Davis: Dale. The two-time defending champion Pirates have yet to lose a game since the calendar turned and may be on their way to keeping that streak alive. Dale's size and defensive prowess have allowed it to keep up with competition all across the state, no matter the class. Dayton Forsythe has more experience than most playing in March, so expect the OU signee to continue rolling at State Fair Arena.

Hallie Hart: Dale. The mighty Pirates have continued to stack their schedule with tough competition, so they’re ready to roll through the state tournament. Dayton Forsythe is the biggest name on this team, but the Pirates have several standouts who work with the OU signee to keep opponents on their toes.

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Class 2A boys basketball schedule

Wednesday at State Fair Arena

• Hobart vs. Pocola, 4:30 p.m.

• Preston vs. Hooker, 6 p.m.

• Dale vs. Warner, 7:30 p.m.

• Hennessey vs. Merritt, 9 p.m.

Friday at State Fair Arena

• Dale-Warner winner vs. Hennessey-Merritt winner, 7:30 p.m.

• Preston-Hooker winner vs. Hobart-Pocola winner, 9 p.m.

Saturday at State Fair Arena

• Championship, 8:30 p.m.

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