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Kyiah Prestridge: Oklahoma’s #1 Player | ROK Podcast - S2 EP3

🔥 KYIAH PRESTRIDGE | The #1 Player in Oklahoma | ROK Podcast Interview 🔥 Welcome to another episode of The ROK Podcast with Coach Love — where Oklahoma’s top athletes tell their real stories. In this episode, we sit down with one of the most dominant players in the 2026 class, Kyiah Prestridge. 🏀 6’1” Combo Guard ⭐ 4-Star Recruit (Rivals & ESPN) 👑 Ranked #1 in Oklahoma (multiple polls) 🌎 Ranked No. 66 nationally by Rivals 🏆 Super16 All-Star Games MVP Kyiah has been a matchup problem her entire high school career. As a junior, she averaged nearly 20 points and 10 rebounds per game — elite production from the guard position. Her senior season? Even more dominant. She’s leading Westmoore on a serious state-title push and proving why she’s nationally respected. In this interview, we talk about: – Early beginnings and when she knew she was different – Travel ball years and development – Recruiting journey and 4-star recognition – Being ranked #1 in the state – Handling pressure and expectations – Super16 MVP performance – Her commitment to the Arkansas Razorbacks – Goals beyond high school This is more than highlights. This is mindset, discipline, and the blueprint of a next-level athlete. If you support Oklahoma sports, this episode is for you. 🎥 Subscribe to The ROK Podcast 👕 Shop ROK Gear – RecruitOklahoma.com 📲 Follow Coach Love for more Oklahoma sports coverage Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2365600/support] Social: Instagram:  https://instagram.com/RecruitOklahoma [https://instagram.com/RecruitOklahoma] Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecruitOK [https://twitter.com/RecruitOK] Website: https://recruitoklahoma.com/ [https://recruitoklahoma.com/]

S2 E2: Oklahoma Hooper to Bearcats: Bryson Buckingham’s Path to Cincinnati | ROK Podcast

🎥 Recorded at  @DicksSportingGoods  House of Sport in North OKC On this episode of the ROK Podcast with Coach Love, I sit down with Bryson Buckingham to talk hoops, hunger, and what it looks like when talent actually puts in the work. Bryson reflects on being part of two Edmond North state championship teams, and explains that even though he was injured during those title runs, he was still part of the team and the program. He also breaks down his stellar career at Casady High School, where he earned MaxPreps Player of the Year honors along with All-State and All-City recognition. After a one-year stop at Link Academy, Bryson kept leveling up and earned a scholarship to the University of Cincinnati, where he’s currently on the roster. More than stats and awards, Bryson talks about staying blessed but focused. He recognizes that not every athlete gets real opportunities, so when you do, you take advantage, keep grinding, and don’t quit. He also shares memories of playing in my Super16 All-Star Games as a middle school athlete, an event built to showcase Oklahoma’s top 7th and 8th grade players and give them early exposure to high-level competition. Recruit Oklahoma Website: https://www.RecruitOklahoma.com #ROKPodcast #CoachLove #BrysonBuckingham #OklahomaBasketball #HighSchoolBasketball #CasadyHS #EdmondNorth #Super16AllStarGames #CincinnatiBearcats #BasketballRecruiting Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2365600/support] Social: Instagram:  https://instagram.com/RecruitOklahoma [https://instagram.com/RecruitOklahoma] Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecruitOK [https://twitter.com/RecruitOK] Website: https://recruitoklahoma.com/ [https://recruitoklahoma.com/]

S2 E1: - From OSU Sharpshooter to Coaching Legacy - Randy Rutherford | ROK Podcast

🏀 On this episode of the ROK Podcast, we sit down with Randy Rutherford, one of Oklahoma’s most accomplished basketball figures and a true student of the game. Rutherford made his name at Broken Bow High School, where he was a 4× State Champion in track and the 1990 OBCA Basketball Player of the Year. In college, he carried that momentum to Oklahoma State Cowboys, becoming one of the top shooters in program history and helping lead the Cowboys to the 1995 Final Four. After college, Randy took his game overseas, starring in Australia’s NBL, where he earned All-NBL honors and captured an NBL scoring title, cementing his reputation as an elite scorer on the international stage. His basketball journey didn’t stop there. Rutherford transitioned seamlessly into coaching, working alongside his legendary college coach and mentor Eddie Sutton, with additional coaching stops at the college and high school levels. Today, he continues to pour into the next generation as the head coach at Claremore High School. In this conversation, we dive deep into his upbringing in Broken Bow, his development under Eddie Sutton at Oklahoma State, the 1995 Final Four run, life and success overseas, and the lessons that shaped him as both a player and coach. It’s a straight-through look at winning, longevity, and basketball done the right way. This episode is packed with Oklahoma basketball history, elite shooting insight, and coaching wisdom that still applies today. 🎧 Subscribe to the ROK Podcast 👍 Like, comment, and share to help us continue telling Oklahoma sports stories the right way. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2365600/support] Social: Instagram:  https://instagram.com/RecruitOklahoma [https://instagram.com/RecruitOklahoma] Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecruitOK [https://twitter.com/RecruitOK] Website: https://recruitoklahoma.com/ [https://recruitoklahoma.com/]

Why Maddie Stewart Is Built for the Big Ten Stage | ROK Podcast

Maddie Stewart isn’t just dominating Oklahoma high school basketball—she’s taking her talent to the Big Ten. A 4A State Champion, ESPN Top 100 prospect, Super 5 selection, and 4A Player of the Year, Maddie is now officially committed to University of Nebraska. The 2026 standout from Lincoln Christian School (Tulsa) is chasing even more history as she looks to repeat as a state champion. On this episode of The ROK Podcast with Coach Love, Maddie talks about her journey, the pressure of being elite, and what’s ahead in Lincoln. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2365600/support] Social: Instagram:  https://instagram.com/RecruitOklahoma [https://instagram.com/RecruitOklahoma] Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecruitOK [https://twitter.com/RecruitOK] Website: https://recruitoklahoma.com/ [https://recruitoklahoma.com/]

All-American Gabe Johnson: The Making of a Champion | The ROK Podcast

Gabe Johnson sits down with Coach Love on the ROK Podcast for a powerful conversation about his journey from Choctaw High School standout to becoming a 3X All-American and 2X National Champion at the University of Central Oklahoma. Gabe opens up about winning two state titles in high school, overcoming trials and setbacks, navigating pressure, developing mental toughness, and the sacrifices required to compete at the highest collegiate level. From Friday night football lights to national wrestling podiums, his story is one of grit, discipline, and resilience. Filmed at Dick’s House of Sport, this episode dives into Gabe’s early days, championship moments, toughest challenges, funniest stories, and his advice for the next generation of Oklahoma athletes chasing greatness. Subscribe for more Oklahoma sports legends and visit RecruitOklahoma.com for gear, stories, and athlete features. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2365600/support] Social: Instagram:  https://instagram.com/RecruitOklahoma [https://instagram.com/RecruitOklahoma] Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecruitOK [https://twitter.com/RecruitOK] Website: https://recruitoklahoma.com/ [https://recruitoklahoma.com/]