Congratulations: Local High School Players Receive Rankings!

[mammagotjuice]

[i][b]Jim Hicks: RCS SPORTS GREATER HOUSTON AREA RANKING RELEASE:[/b][/i]

This week, [b]Jim Hicks [/b] [i]nationally reknowned High School Boys Basketball Analyst[/i], released his [b]Annual 2011-12 Houston (Greater Houston) Area High School Boys Basketball Rankings[/b]. Several local high school basketball players were listed. [b]This is great for our area [/b] because college coaches, national ranking agenices, and national media services such as ESPN follow Jim closley!  Jim is directly responsible for putting talented Houston area basketball players under the recruiting radar.  So, here are the local high school players that were honorably listed! (If any players were inadvertently left out, PLEASE feel free to add and much apologies in advance).

[b]Sophomores[/b] (class 2014):

Torrian Lott: ranked [b]#46 [/b] (Memorial HS)
Zjori Bosha: ranked [b]#48 [/b] (Hardin Jefferson HS)
Chris Dumas: ranked [b]# 81 [/b] (Hardin HS)

[b]Freshmen[/b] (class 2015)

Jordan Hunter: ranked [b]#2[/b] (Ozen HS)
Dorian Chatman: ranked [b]#4[/b] (Memorial HS)
E'Torrian Wilridge: ranked [b]#16 [/b] (Central HS)


****For official rankings see "Da Magazine" found in Houston Barnes & Nobles Bookstores****

[BADSANTA]

No Kristian Smith, Shawn Prudhomme, Kelton Gaines? List missing some good players.

[AggiesAreWe]

[quote name="BADSANTA" post="1120216" timestamp="1321469645"]
No Kristian Smith, Shawn Prudhomme, Kelton Gaines? List missing some good players.
[/quote]

She only listed the soph. and freshman class.

Did not list senior and junior class.

[BLUEDOVE3]

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="1120219" timestamp="1321469741"]
[quote author=BADSANTA link=topic=91709.msg1120216#msg1120216 date=1321469645]
No Kristian Smith, Shawn Prudhomme, Kelton Gaines? List missing some good players.
[/quote]

She only listed the soph. and freshman class.

Did not list senior and junior class.
[/quote] The list of names were given to me. I haven't gotten the list for Jrs and seniors. Me or mommagotjuice will definitely post if any S..E. Texas players are listed in those classes.

[mammagotjuice]

[quote name="BADSANTA" post="1120216" timestamp="1321469645"]
No Kristian Smith, Shawn Prudhomme, Kelton Gaines? List missing some good players.
[/quote]There may be names missing, but rest assured that there will be many names that should be listed and are not... I've seen that personally, too many times, unfortunately :( Aggie has lots of life lines and may have the rankings possibly, so I am sure if he does, he wouldnt mind providing any additional names if there are any.

[BLUEDOVE3]

[quote name="mammagotjuice" post="1120447" timestamp="1321480506"]
[quote author=BADSANTA link=topic=91709.msg1120216#msg1120216 date=1321469645]
No Kristian Smith, Shawn Prudhomme, Kelton Gaines? List missing some good players.
[/quote]These were the names provided to me. There may be names missing, but rest assured that there will be many names that should be listed and are not... I've seen that personally, too many times, unfortunately :(Aggie has lots of life lines and may have the rankings possibly, so I am sure if he does, he wouldnt mind providing any additional names if there are any.
[/quote]Excellent point! Aggie is the voice of S.E.Texas basketball and he should be getting this info out. ;)

[NHS1990]

According to Jim Hicks rankings in 'Da Magazine', the following players were also listed:

Sophomore (Class of 2014):

[b]#22 Colton Weisbrod (Nederland)[/b]

Junior (Class of 2013)

[b]#42 Zach English (Nederland)[/b]

[NHS1990]

'Da Magazine' also commented on their predictions for district 20-4A(as well as all districts), and mentioned the Hunter brothers moving in to Beaumont Ozen from Hamshire Fannett. I guess you read that article BlueDove?

[mfd814]

Thank you for putting these boys names out there on the board. Nice to see local kids get a little pat on the back from the Houston area.  I look forward to watching these boys the next few years.

[BLUEDOVE3]

[quote name="EZDawg" post="1120476" timestamp="1321482731"]
'Da Magazine' also commented on their predictions for district 20-4A(as well as all districts), and mentioned the Hunter brothers moving in to Beaumont Ozen from Hamshire Fannett. I guess you read that article BlueDove?
[/quote] Did not know about article. I'll pick up a magazine when I attend a tourney in Houston. I was told about ranking and asked about players in the area. Thanks f.or the heads up

[stevenash]

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1120539" timestamp="1321488609"]
[quote author=EZDawg link=topic=91709.msg1120476#msg1120476 date=1321482731]
'Da Magazine' also commented on their predictions for district 20-4A(as well as all districts), and mentioned the Hunter brothers moving in to Beaumont Ozen from Hamshire Fannett. I guess you read that article BlueDove?
[/quote] Did not know about article. I'll pick up a magazine when I attend a tourney in Houston. I was told about ranking and asked about players in the area. Thanks f.or the heads up
[/quote]

Hmmm- Mamma knows about article and you don't?  Interesting

[Guest twag11]

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1120539" timestamp="1321488609"]
[quote author=EZDawg link=topic=91709.msg1120476#msg1120476 date=1321482731]
'Da Magazine' also commented on their predictions for district 20-4A(as well as all districts), and mentioned the Hunter brothers moving in to Beaumont Ozen from Hamshire Fannett. I guess you read that article BlueDove?
[/quote] Did not know about article. I'll pick up a magazine when I attend a tourney in Houston. I was told about ranking and asked about players in the area. Thanks f.or the heads up
[/quote]they are selling them at the Parkdale Mall Barnes and Nobles to it says on the website

[BLUEDOVE3]

[quote name="stevenash" post="1120550" timestamp="1321489165"]
[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=91709.msg1120539#msg1120539 date=1321488609]
[quote author=EZDawg link=topic=91709.msg1120476#msg1120476 date=1321482731]
'Da Magazine' also commented on their predictions for district 20-4A(as well as all districts), and mentioned the Hunter brothers moving in to Beaumont Ozen from Hamshire Fannett. I guess you read that article BlueDove?
[/quote] Did not know about article. I'll pick up a magazine when I attend a tourney in Houston. I was told about ranking and asked about players in the area. Thanks f.or the heads up
[/quote]

Hmmm- Mamma knows about article and you don't?  Interesting
[/quote]Nope, we knew about rankings were coming out. Annual thing. We haven't seen magazine. Just called Parkdale. Magazine not in yet.

[Guest twag11]

Greater Houston's 2011-12 High School Basketball season guide, "Da Magazine" (100pgs) will be on the shelves (TUES - NOVEMBER 22nd) at the following Barnes & Noble bookstores throughout the Greater Houston area.

BARNES & NOBLE LOCATION / ADDRESS PHONE TO VERIFY
Beaumont Parkdale Mall 409-898-1111
Central Houston 3003 W. Holcombe @ Buffalo Speedway 713-349-0050
City Centre / Town Country 12850 Memorial,  Suite 1600 713-465-5616
Clear Lake I-45 @ Bay Area Blvd 281-554-8224
Cypress 7026 Hwy 6 North @ 529 281-861-6842
Galleria Area Westheimer @ Voss 713-783-6016
Humble Deer Brook Mall 281-540-3060
Pearland 11200 Broadway, Suite 500 713-436-1561
River Oaks 2030 W. Gray @ S. Shepherd 713-522-8571
Sugarland First Colony Mall 281-313-8323
The Woodlands The Woodlands Mall 281-465-8744
West Houston 2450 Hwy 6 281-293-8699
Willowbrook 5303 FM 1960 @ Champions Forest 281-631-0681

http://www.rcssports.com/

[BLUEDOVE3]

Parkdale B&N rep said they should be in but could not give date. Thanks 2% Milk.

[AggiesAreWe]

Just so happens, I went by the Barnes and Noble at Parkdale Mall today, no sign of the mag. Store employee said they did not know if they were even going to get it.

Did pick up this year's TexPreps Basketball mag.

[Guest twag11]

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1120656" timestamp="1321496272"]
Parkdale B&N rep said they should be in but could not give date. Thanks 2% Milk.
[/quote]no problem

[mfd814]

Good magazine, comes out every year about this time.  I didn't know what date.  Not very many get to Beaumont, normally get mine in Houston. 

[BLUEDOVE3]

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="1120713" timestamp="1321501336"]
Just so happens, I went by the Barnes and Noble at Parkdale Mall today, no sign of the mag. Store employee said they did not know if they were even going to get it.

Did pick up this year's TexPreps Basketball mag.
[/quote]Texprep? Oh okay. So you'd rather trust a magazine that [color=red]doesn't even see [/color]half (okay more than half) of the kids they highlight there.

[AggiesAreWe]

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1120864" timestamp="1321538157"]
[quote author=AggiesAreWe link=topic=91709.msg1120713#msg1120713 date=1321501336]
Just so happens, I went by the Barnes and Noble at Parkdale Mall today, no sign of the mag. Store employee said they did not know if they were even going to get it.

Did pick up this year's TexPreps Basketball mag.
[/quote]Texprep? Oh okay. So you'd rather trust a magazine that [color=red]doesn't even see [/color]half (okay more than half) of the kids they highlight there.
[/quote]


Who said anything about trust? I picked it up to read it's info. Plan on picking up Hick's mag in Houston Friday when I go over there to broadcast playoff games.

Question, TexPreps can be found all over the state, why is Hick's mag just greater Houston area?

Been getting both mags the last several years, both have it's good and bad.

[BLUEDOVE3]

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="1120870" timestamp="1321538597"]
[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=91709.msg1120864#msg1120864 date=1321538157]
[quote author=AggiesAreWe link=topic=91709.msg1120713#msg1120713 date=1321501336]
Just so happens, I went by the Barnes and Noble at Parkdale Mall today, no sign of the mag. Store employee said they did not know if they were even going to get it.

Did pick up this year's TexPreps Basketball mag.
[/quote]Texprep? Oh okay. So you'd rather trust a magazine that [color=red]doesn't even see [/color]half (okay more than half) of the kids they highlight there.
[/quote]


Who said anything about trust? I picked it up to read it's info. Plan on picking up Hick's mag in Houston Friday when I go over there to broadcast playoff games.

Question, TexPreps can be found all over the state, why is Hick's mag just greater Houston area?

Been getting both mags the last several years, both have it's good and bad.
[/quote]Hick's is marketed for the Greater Houston Area. Hicks ACTUALLY goes out to see the players plaY. BIG DIFFERENCE!

[AggiesAreWe]

Hicks mag is geared more to Houston area and bigger schools. It's a good read.

TexPreps is good also because it has good coverage of the small schools (3A and down).


I read the mags mostly for info on the "teams" and not necessarily what players and how they are ranked.

[BLUEDOVE3]

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="1120902" timestamp="1321541836"]
Hicks mag is geared more to Houston area and bigger schools. It's a good read.

TexPreps is good also because it has good coverage of the small schools (3A and down).


I read the mags mostly for info on the "teams" and not necessarily what players and how they are ranked.
[/quote] My point is this: Do they come and scout Silsbee and able to give a true assessment of Silsbee? Yes or no?

[stevenash]

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1120914" timestamp="1321543077"]
[quote author=AggiesAreWe link=topic=91709.msg1120902#msg1120902 date=1321541836]
Hicks mag is geared more to Houston area and bigger schools. It's a good read.

TexPreps is good also because it has good coverage of the small schools (3A and down).


Dove- How can you be sure exactly who and where "they" scout?

I read the mags mostly for info on the "teams" and not necessarily what players and how they are ranked.
[/quote] My point is this: Do they come and scout Silsbee and able to give a true assessment of Silsbee? Yes or no?
[/quote]

[AggiesAreWe]

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1120914" timestamp="1321543077"]
[quote author=AggiesAreWe link=topic=91709.msg1120902#msg1120902 date=1321541836]
Hicks mag is geared more to Houston area and bigger schools. It's a good read.

TexPreps is good also because it has good coverage of the small schools (3A and down).


I read the mags mostly for info on the "teams" and not necessarily what players and how they are ranked.
[/quote] My point is this: Do they come and scout Silsbee and able to give a true assessment of Silsbee? Yes or no?
[/quote]


Not sure that either of these two make it to Silsbee. I personally have never seen Jim Hicks or R.V. Baugus at Silsbee High School, but that doesn't mean they haven't been there.

Hicks goes to the big AAU circuits and has a good grasp on who the top players are, but he is clueless as to who are the top small school "teams" in the state. That is my point. My interest goes much further than who is the top 100 state or national players are. I want to learn more about the teams across the state.