The Way I see It

The Tall One Liz Lay School: Southeast Height: 6-foot-1 The quote: "People ask me all the time; You're tall, you must play basketball.'' The story: Well, they're right. Lay doesn't just play basketball, she dominates. The senior is headed to the University of Washington next season and is the No. 18 ranked player in the nation, according to Rivals. She averaged 20.3 points and 13.1 rebounds per game last season. The Short One(s) Isaiah and Ismail Calhoun School: Del City Height: 5-5 Isaiah says: "We know we're not getting bigger, but I always get asked if I can even touch the net. Of course I can. That's ridiculous.'' Ismail says: "Usually before the game we hear the same stuff by whoever guards me: "I got that short dude right there.'' The funny thing is, we don't hear that after the game.'' The story: The brothers Calhoun play bigger than their size and play harder than their opponents. That's probably because they are so competitive with each other. The pair are both A students, members of the chess club and veterans of driveway basketball challenges. "I love playing alongside my brother,'' Isaiah says. "But we're looking forward to going to different colleges so we can play against each other some day.'' The Starter Kelsey Solomon School: Noble The quote: "I guess you could say that I'm the captain without the title. I feel like I'm kind of bossy out there on the court, but my team says they like it that way.'' The story: The lone senior starter at Noble, Solomon averaged nine points, four steals and six rebounds per game last season. While she loves playing basketball, softball is in her college future. "This is my last season to play basketball. I'm really going to miss it.'' The Contributor Rhyan Adams School: Putnam City West The quote: It's never been about playing time for me. I just want to help the team in any way I can.'' The story: Adams is a four-year player for the Patriots, but has never seen much playing time. And the odd thing about it is that Adams really doesn't mind. Likely, Adams won't see much court time this season - his senior year - at all. "His leadership is what we look at,'' said West coach Tim Stogsdill. "He comes to practice every day and is always ready.'' The idea of being part of the team and not playing is a rarity these days, and while Adams says he would love to be out there, he also realizes he might not be the most talented option. "Oh I tease coach all the time. I ask him if I can get in there, but he never listens to me.''