Guest abovetherim Posted September 22, 2007 Report Posted September 22, 2007 23 Melvin Johnson6'4"-1602Red Oak THA:MELVIN is a pure shooter who is a threat from anywhere on the court. He has a smooth jumper and deep range from behind the 3 point line. He has a long and lean basketball body, runs the floor well, knows how to work without the ball and spots up on the break for the open 3 point shot. He has a quick release and isn't afraid to take big shots. He has the athletic ability to impact the game in other areas. 24 THA:JOHN is a solid all-around player with explosive athletic ability in the paint and a strong body. He has the ability to slash to the goal and finish strong over the rim. He has a smooth stroke from 16-18 feet, can create space off the dribble and uses his strong body to get into the paint and finish. He runs the lanes very well, is an excellent finisher in transition and has the ball skills to lead the break and find the open man. He has the athletic ability to defend on the wing and the body to compete in the paint and rebound. He brings a solid performance to the court every game and contributes in many ways. John Bowman6'4"-1952/1/3Mesquite Horn 25 Antuan Bootle6'7"-2455Houston St. Thomas THA:ANTUAN is a very thick and strong paint player that can hold off the defense. He has a nose for the ball, goes and gets loose rebounds, knows how to use his body to create space in the paint and can clog up the lane defensively. He has nice moves on the low post, has a soft touch from 10 feet, works hard to get position and has a knack for scoring in traffic. He lacks great elevation due to his body style but really knows how to use his size to his advantage. 26 THA:JONATHON is a long and athletic wing who makes plays all over the court with his reach and active body. He is a slasher in the open court, loves to get to the rim and finish in transition, has very good speed and handles it well in the open floor. He has good bounce off the dribble, can elevate for the mid-range jumper, finishes high in traffic and runs the lanes very well. He has solid ball skills, can break down the defense and creates steals and pressure on the defensive end with his length and athleticism. Jonathon Simmons6'4"-1753/2Houston Smiley 27 Kendall Timmons6'4"-1853/2Fort Worth Southwest THA:KENDALLKENDALL is a good athlete with a versatile offensive game. He has a nice stroke out to the 3 point line, can create his shot off the dribble and hit the mid-range jumper and can take it to the rim and finish. He is a good scorer in transition, runs the floor well and has the athletic ability to finish over the rim. He is a nice rebounder from the wing and can handle it in the open court. 28 THA:ANTHONY is a floor leader who can really handle the ball but can also take up the scoring slack when needed. He has very good speed and quickness in the open floor, can push the ball up court and sees the floor well. He keeps his teammates involved but also looks to score when he gets in the paint. He can hang and take contact well and still finish, has a nice stroke with 3 point range and can pull up and hit the 15 footer. He has a good overall feel for the game and when he needs to be a distributor and when he needs to score. He has verbally committed to RICE. Anthony Hill6'0"-1701/2Plano East 29 Brian Talley5'9"-1551Duncanville THA:BRIAN is a jet quick point guard with excellent speed in the open court. He changes the tempo of the game with his ability to push the ball and create scoring opportunities for his teammates. He sees the floor very well, hits the open man for easy buckets and can finish in the paint despite his size. He is an excellent shooter with a smooth stroke from the 3 point line, has a quick release and is a very pesky and quick defender on the ball. 30 THA:KEVIN is a big-time shooter who can really stroke it and scores in bunches when he gets hot. He has a smooth stroke from behind the 3 point line, can catch and shoot it out to 25 feet, likes to run the floor and spot up in transition and works well without the ball. He has a good feel of how to get open, uses screens well and uses fakes to create space and get his shot off. He handles the ball well, sees the floor and will give it up to the open man. He has verbally committed to SANTA CLARA. Kevin Foster6'2"-1902Katy Morton Ranch 31 Xavier Roberson6'2"-1751/2Lufkin THA:XAVIER is a strong built guard who can play a physical game at the guard position. He has good speed in the open court, can break down the defense off the dribble and has the physical strength to stay on course to the bucket with contact. He finishes strong in traffic, has a smooth stroke and can shoot it very well with 3 point range. He is a good distributor, sees up the floor and is a solid defender. He is very athletic and continues to slide along under the radar in far east Texas. 32 THA:BRAD is a very good scorer who can get hot and stroke it from behind the 3 point line. He has good speed in the open floor, can push it and score in the paint with floaters and short jumpers and is a streaky 3 point shooter who can score in bunches. He has a good feel for the game, can handle it and sees up the floor well. He is more of a scoring guard than a point. Brad Hambrick6'1"-1701/2Sherman 33 RoShun Jackson6'6"-1803San Antonio Madison THA:ROSHUN is an athletic finisher who runs the floor well and finishes well in the open court. He has a soft touch on floaters in the paint, can spot up and hit the open 3 point shot and can create and hit the mid-range jumper. He is a very long athlete, is a nice rebounder, handles it well for his size and has a long and lean basketball build. He has the athleticism and potential to be a very good player if he plays with more consistent energy and aggressiveness. 34 THA:EMERSON is a developing big man with the size and frame to be a space eater in the paint. He is raw offensively, finishes well around the rim and on offensive putbacks but lacks moves with his back to the basket. He has a wide and strong body, can push people off the block defensively and runs the floor well for his size. He is a nice rebounder and contests shots well in the paint. He has nice coordination to go with a body that can be a force in the paint. Emerson Herndon6'9"-2405Houston Worthing 35 Andrew Davis6'8"-2104/5Garland Christian THA:ANDREW is a sleeper player who burst on the scene with a strong spring followed by a steady summer. He is a hard working paint player who gets things done with his blue-collar work ethic and energetic style. He has very good touch in the paint, has solid moves on the low block, makes quick moves to the hole and can step out to the 3 point line and hit the open shot. He is an aggressive rebounder who goes and finds loose balls off the glass, has good hands and feet, runs the floor well and can finish over the rim on the break. He will only get better with strength and with strong daily competition to push his development. 36 THA:CHRIS is a very talented big wing who has raw talent. He has a smooth stroke out to the 3 point line, can hit the mid-range jumper and has the size and strength to finish on the low block. He runs the floor very well for his size, is a good finisher in transition and handles the ball well enough to start the break off the defensive glass. He is a good rebounder, has the body and athleticism to defend in the paint and on the perimeter and has a good skill level. Chris Johnson6'7"-1953San Antonio Brackenridge 37 Tre Nichols5'11"-1551Killeen THA:TRE is a very quick and fast point guard who loves to push the ball in the open court. He sees up the floor very well, makes good decisions on the break and gets it to players where they can score. He can break down the defense at anytime, has a soft touch in the paint, can find teammates in traffic and can pull-up for the 15-17 footer. He plays the game at full speed and loves to use his hands and feet on the defensive end. He has verbally committed to TEXAS STATE. 38 THA:ANTHONY is a quick and elusive point guard who saw his stock rise with steady and solid play all summer. He has a very good feel for the game, sees up the floor well, can push the ball in the transition game and finds the open man. He can break down the defense, scores well in the paint despite his size, has a soft touch on floaters and can shoot it with 3 point range. He handles the ball well versus pressure, makes good decisions and has quick hands on defense. Anthony Miles5'11"-1601Clear Brook 39 Gary Cox6'6"-1953Aldine Nimitz THA:GARY is a very good athlete who excels in the open court game. He has an active body that is always around the ball in the paint, comes up with loose rebounds and gets easy buckets on trash and offensive boards. He runs the lanes very well, can finish strong on the break, handles it well in the open court and can get into the paint off the dribble. He has a nice mid-range jumper and will hit the open 3 point shot. 40 THA:BRANDON is a smooth player who can create off the dribble and get his own shot or dish it to the open man for easy buckets. He is a very good shooter with 3 point range, can create space and get his own shot and can get hot and take over a game with his offensive ability. He handles the ball well, can push it up court and makes good decisions with the ball. He has verbally committed to LOUISIANA - MONROE. Bandon Williams6'1"-1652/1Aldine 41 Terry Bembry6'7"-2204/3Fort Bend Bush THA:TERRY is a very talented and skilled player who has the potential to rise up the charts. He has the size and skills to create mis-matches on the perimeter or on the low block. He has solid low post moves, is quick to the hole and has a nice touch. He can step out to 15-17 feet and hit the open shot, can create off the dribble and runs the floor very well. He is a good rebounder and shot blocker and has a good basketball build. 42 THA:BASSEL is a big and strong built forward. He has a good stroke behind the three point line. He uses good fundamental moves away from the basket to get by a defender, he works hard on both ends of the court. He is a good rebounder and uses his body on the interior of the paint to create room for easy baskets. He is a transfer from Cypress Christian. Bassel Bawji6'8"4Klein Collins 43 Logan Lancon6'3"-2003Clear Creek THA:LOGAN is a deceptive athlete who can get into the paint and elevate and finish strong in traffic. He moves well without the ball, understands how to work off his teammates to get open and can create his shot by using fakes and quick dribbles to create separation. He has a smooth stroke from behind the 3 point line, can pull-up from 15 feet and takes it strong to the hole. He is a good leaper, works hard for position on the boards and has the strength to compete and hold his position on defense. He has verbally committed to TCU. 44 THA:KEVIN is a very good athlete with a high motor and physical toughness. He is an aggressive paint player, is very quick to the ball, goes after every rebound and runs the floor very hard. He has a soft touch inside 10 feet, is quick to the rim off the block, is quick off the floor and has the body to finish strong with contact. He is always around the ball in the paint, is a good shot blocker for his size and competitive edge to his team. He has verbally committed to LIBERTY. Kevin Smith6'5"-2154Plano East 45 Ryan Baker6'4"-1903Cy Fair THA:RYAN is a strong built wing who can shoot it out to 18 feet or slash to the rim and score in the paint. He has a quick first step to the hole, has the body to finish in traffic and has a smooth stroke on the perimeter jumper. He can push the ball in the open court, sees up the floor well and runs the lanes hard in transition. He is a good rebounder from the wing and has the body to match up and defend on the perimeter. 46 THA:GERAYL is a very talented athlete who had a solid summer and has a lot to prove as he takes the court this season. He had to play JV ball last season due to transfer rules. He is a strong and physical guard who can take contact and still get to the rim, finishes well in the paint and has good vision to dish to the open man in traffic. He can knock down the open 3 point shot, handles the ball well in the open court and sees the floor well. Gerayl Sanders6'4"-2253/1Dallas Lincoln 47 James Bzlasczyk6'10"-2005/4Friendswood THA:JAMES is a long and thin paint player with good skills and a soft touch out to 18 feet. He runs the floor well, competes on the boards, contests shots in the paint and will mix it up physically on the low block. He has a nice touch on the low block, works well on the offensive glass and can step out and hit the face up jumper. He has verbally committed to TCU. 48 THA:TRAVIS is a very skilled lefty who can score in many ways. He has a smooth stroke with 3 point range, can run off baseline screens and hit the corner jumper, can create his shot off the dribble and is a good finisher in transition. He has a long and lean frame, slashes and finishes with good body control and is a very good passer who can see over the top of the defense. He has very good speed and handles the ball well. Travis Jones6'3"-1803Georgetown 49 Jon Miller6'5"-1852/1Flower Mound Marcus THA:JON is a very heady player with an excellent stroke and a quick release. He works well off baseline screens, can catch and shoot quickly and has the size to shoot over the top of a defender. He has deep 3 point range, uses fakes to step in and hit the mid-range jumper and has a very good understanding of the game. He can move to the point and handle the ball against pressure defense, sees the floor well and has a good basketball instincts. He is always willing to make the easy and smart play to help his team. He has verbally committed to TEXAS - ARLINGTON. 50 THA:ALLYN is a jet in the open court who is always playing at top speed. He loves to push the ball in the open court, can fly from end to end with the ball in his hands and stays under control while playing at this fast pace. He is a good finisher in the paint despite his size, beats the defense down court for easy buckets in transition, can hit the open 16-18 footer and kicks it out to the open man when in the paint. He is a very pesky defender with quick hands and will be very tough to defend as he develops a more consistent perimeter touch. Allyn Cooks5'10"-1551Bryan 51 Chris Otule6'9"-2255Fort Bend Bush THA:CHRIS is a raw prospect with a ton of upside potential. He is a big bodied paint player, has very good hands and feet for a player his size, is quick off the floor and a very good shot blocker. He keeps rebounds alive off the glass, runs the floor pretty well and has long arms. He is still raw offensively mainly relying on his length and size to get buckets right around the goal. He is a very intriguing prospect who could continue to improve as he puts all the pieces together. 52 THA:JOSEPH is a springy and bouncy athlete who is always around the goal making plays. He has a lively body, comes up with loose rebounds and loose balls. He is a quick leaper, scores with put backs and athletic finishes over the rim. He has good hands, is quick to the hole from 12-15 feet and can take one or two quick dribbles and finish with two hands over the rim. He is a good rebounder and uses his athleticism and solid body to defend in the paint or out on the perimeter. Joseph Lawson6'2"-2004/3Houston Madison 53 Branden Harrison6'8"-1954Houston Milby THA:BRANDEN is a very long and trim player who can step out and play facing the basket. He has a nice stroke with 3 point range, is a good passer from the high post and top of the key, scores well in the paint with his long reach and is very agile for his size. He competes well on the boards despite his thin frame, is a good shot blocker and has an active body. He has a good upside with his skills and shot. He has verbally committed to EASTERN MICHIGAN. 54 THA:BRANDON made a name for himself this summer with his consistent long range shooting and overall athleticism. He is an excellent catch and shoot guard who can really stroke it from deep 3 point range. He works well without the ball, runs off baseline screens and sets himself up well to get the shot off quickly. He runs the floor well in transition, can spot up on the break or catch it on the wing and take it strong to the hole. He has good spring, elevates well on his jumper and has a solid basketball build with long arms. Brandon Provost6'3"-1702Katy Seven Lakes 55 Mike Webb6'6"-1954Dallas Kimball THA:MIKE is a very good athlete who looks to finish with two hands at the rim at every opportunity. He is raw offensviely on the low block and looks to use his quick leaping ability and athleticism to get to the rim. He is an explosive leaper, can run the floor and finish on the break and gets easy buckets off the offensive glass. He is a very good rebounder and can really block shots. 56 THAARIAN is a good shooter who works well along the baseline to get open looks out of the corner. He has a smooth 3 point stroke, can create of the dribble and takes it to the rim strong. He likes to play in an up-tempo game, scores well in transition and scores in bunches. He can handle the ball in the open court, is a nice rebounder for his size and plays with confidence. Darian Thibodeaux6'2"-1702Dallas Kimball 57 Eric Milam6'7"-2004Clear Brook THA:ERIC is a hard working paint player who doesn't do anything flashy but is a very productive player. He always seems to be around loose balls, keeps rebounds alive with tips and will compete on the boards and on defense in the paint. He gets buckets off the offensive glass, has nice low post moves and a soft touch inside 10 feet. He contests shots well, runs the floor hard and has a nose for the ball that puts him in the middle of everything. 58 THA:CONNOR is an excellent shooter who can get hot and hit shots from anywhere. He has a smooth stroke from behind the 3 point arc, has a quick catch and release, works well off screens and understands the game at the offensive end. He is a gritty competitor, handles the ball well against pressure and is a good passer. He has a high basketball IQ, will get on the floor for loose balls and works hard on defense. Connor Frizzelle6'1"-1752/1DeSoto 59 Tim Meadows6'3"-1753/2Crowley THA:TIM is an intriguing athlete with very good bounce and spring in the paint. He can create off the dribble and finish in the lane against bigger players, goes to the hole strong and can really elevate when he gets to the rim. He is a good rebounder and gets points off the offensive glass, runs the floor well and finishes on the break. He has the athletic ability to really defend on the perimeter and can handle it in the open floor. 60 THA:TARRON is a very good shooter with deep three point range. He has the size and elevation on his jumper to get his shot off anytime. He works off the ball and is very good at spotting up on the break and hitting the open perimeter jumper. He can create off the dribble and finish in the paint, has a solid build and good athleticism. Tarron Hassell6'3"-1852Arlington Sam Houston
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