2026 Class Really Stood Out

We didn’t see many of the high profile names in the 2025 class in this camp but for 2026, an adequate amount of the higher end talent was there. Seven Spurlock is a 6’5-6’6 lead guard that plays with a lot of poise. Plus passer, uses strength to get to spots and has improved as a shooter. Caught the eye of the staff with his play this weekend. Contending as the top player in that class state-wise.

Dakari Spear also is in that conversation and he’s very talented. A combo guard with a crafty handle. Changes speeds well, a solid shooter with clean pull-up game. High upside with the playmaking, too. Game comes easy to Spear. 

Currently the top prospect statewide, Trent Perry made eye-popping plays. Freakish athlete that sports a near 7-foot wingspan at 6-foot-4. Gets downhill, finishes vs. size and has a lot of upside of becoming a defensive play-maker. I like seeing Perry on the ball and looking to take more outside shots. Can tell he’s been working on it and albeit not being a dependable shooter, there has been progress with his shooting. 

Can’t forget about Alex Barther either as he joins the convo. A 6-foot-6 guard that has made strides in his game. Has good positional size, a scorer with good touch on his pull-up jumpers and can switch and be solid on the defensive end. Handle and decision making has vastly improved over the past year. Will be very interesting to see where he is as a senior. 

2026 Notables

Trae Nunn, 6’4 Wing - Waxahachie: Body looks good and has shed some weight. A versatile shooter that can connect on the move, off the catch and off the bounce when attacking closeouts. Really like the growth and commitment he’s made to development. 

Ethan Sheats, 6’8 PF - Denton: A 4-man with good size and could develop into a big wing down the road. Capable shooter from deep, driver to the rim and played with a good motor, especially on the glass. High upside guy that has ways to go but making progress. 

Davion Adkins, 6’8 PF - Oak Cliff Faith Family: Adkins was solid. I’ve seen him play better but it was a guard heavy camp, so touches inside didn’t come at the volume I honestly would’ve preferred. Regardless, a lefty forward that has made headway in expanding his game. Athletic, protects the rim well as a help-side shot blocker and offensively a strong put-back candidate, lob threat and catch-n-shoot guy from 15 feet out. 

Daniel Ogoemeka, 6’11 C - WT White: Didn’t have his best day, either, but being 6-foot-11 with long arms stands out. He blocked multiple shots each game, finishes above the rim and has promising touch around the rim. 

Carter Chism, 6’1 PG - Mt. Pleasant: Crafty scoring guard that has good touch on floaters and runners. His brother Payton, that’s at Collin County CC, is more of a pure point that’s a table-setter/manager that can really defend, but Carter looks more to score the ball, equipped with adequate mid-range pull-up, and has a lot of creativity with the handle. Should consume a larger role this season at Mt. Pleasant and lead them to the playoffs. 

Silas Rodriguez, 6’3 SG - Denton Guyer: A dependable shot-maker from deep, Silas played within his strengths and looked good doing it. Feel for the game, sufficient positional size and deep range shooting was displayed. 

Xavier Green, 5’9 PG - The Colony: Dakari Spear backcourt mate at The Colony strung together three solid games. Quick guard that got paint touches. He may not have ideal height but he’s shifty, puts pressure on the defense and can score it in bunches. 

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Trent Perry, Seven Spurlock Imposed Will
Court 1, Game 1 headlined two of the top tier players in 2026 with Seven Spurlock and Trent Perry. Trent had a loud 19-point, 5-rebound game with 50 percent shooting. Perry showcased an array of dunks, finishes in traffic and flashed a more confident jumper. He seems more comfortable as a secondary ball handler, but I think there’s upside with the shot creating and playmaking. Will be a big year for Perry in regards to skillset building but it’s going in the right direction. (Side note: Perry recorded 40-point 10-rebound game in his second outing.)

Spurlock strung together a 23-point, 7-rebound game on 11-13 shooting and he’s polishing his game. Attacking with his off hand better, jumper is cleaner as Spurlock showcased offensive versatility. Making simpler plays with passes and not attempting as many flashy throws. Will be a priority for high major coaches.

Chris Hunt Jr. is a Natural Bucket
A lot of high end Division 1 prospects have come out of Duncanville (Texas) and 2027 Chris Hunt Jr. has the makings of being another high major player when his high school career is over. He's a lefty scoring guard that plays with confidence. Strong pull-up and floater game, shifty off the bounce and has nice elevation on his jumper. First game he played he provided a 29-point performance of 73 percent shooting. As he continues to get stronger and adjust to speed of the varsity game, Hunt will provide quality play this high school season.

A Snap Shot of 2028 Guard Play
I wanted to highlight some of the top 2028 guards I saw in the camp. Josia Rose is a physical guard with advanced feel for his age. Embraced contact on drives and finished in a variety of ways. Connected open shots from deep and finished camp averaging eight rebounds a game.

Tahlan Jackson is a combo that’s a dependable shooter from deep. He makes the right reads and passes when playing on-ball and a promising movement shooter that’s active running off screens. Jackson's activity on the offensive end being able to make an impact when ball isn’t in his hands is what impressed me.

Maxwell Moody is somebody I saw in late July and he did more of the same things at the Cream Of The Crop. A talented guard prospect that holds a smooth offensive game. He's a better finisher around the rim than what he showed but does make the right basketball play. Blends simplicity and aggression offensively, which keeps defenders guessing.

Other Camp Notables:
Brenden Williams, 2026 5’10 PG - Richland Hills: Speedy guard that’s a hard cover in transition. Ability to blow by defender and get paint touches translate well at varsity level.
Tyson Heard, 2026 6’1 PG - TACA Homeschool: Shifty guard that balances playmaking and scoring well. Reliable three point shooter that has an intriguing upside. One to keep tabs on.
Silas Rodrigues, 2026 6’3 SG - Denton Guyer: Known more as a shooter, Rodrigues showed what he’s been working on the off-season which is his ability to put the ball on the floor and score. Wasn’t great in his first game but in his second matchup, the mid-range shots and runners that rimmed out the first outing, went in (27 points). Just like his improvement on attacking closeouts while still being able to extend the floor with his shooting.
Kingston Willis, 2026 6’1 PG - Oak Cliff Faith Family: Guard with a strong frame who knows how to manage a game. Unselfish, makes open shots and can defend with physicality and those are three things that always lead to production.
Jaylin Hancock, 2026 6’3 CG - Kimball: A wiry framed combo with good size. Jaylin can be a quality producer for Kimball this season. Handles it well, sees over smaller guards and zips to teammates, plus a good enough shooter for defenses to have to close out on. Another one to keep tabs of. Averaged about six assists a game at camp.
Onie Lewis, 2027 5’10 PG - Mansfield Lake Ridge: Guard that’s all arms and legs right now. Looks to not be growing at all, yet was productive on the court, averaging 12.5 ppg. Uses length to finish around the basket, thrived in transition and got where he wanted to score. Interested to see what he looks like three to four years from now.
Keyuan Williams, 2026 6’1 SG - LD Bell: Williams was one of the top performers at the camp. The two-guard from LD Bell can let it fly from deep. Can spot up and connect while on the move. Averaged 21 ppg on over 50 percent shooting.
Jordan Jones, 2027 CG - Rowlette: A big guard for his class. Averaged 13 points & seven rebounds at the Cream Of The Crop. Rebounds well for a guard and was efficient scoring 15 feet in.
Amare Johnson, 2026 6’2 SG - TACA Homeschool: Has a knack for scoring. Clean shooting stroke, has good balance and creates space off step-backs. Young for his class and has a high offensive upside.
Akoye King, 2026 6’4 2/1 CG - DeSoto: Crafty guard with good feel for the game. Has good touch on runners and floaters. From a passing standpoint, he really sees the floor and threads the needle. Best pure passer at the camp.

More Notables:
Major Hopkins, 2026 CG - Naaman Forest
Dekoda Davis, 2028 CG - Sabine
MJ Miles, 2027 PG - Faith Family
Amarion Hunter, 2027 PG - Dallas Carter

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2024

Tre Johnson, 6’5 SG - Richardson Lake Highlands: We know the scoring prowess Johnson holds but I was impressed with the playmaking. Making sharp, quick passes as well as making fine reads as a pick n roll ball-handler. Defensively competed as well. Strong showing for the top player in 2024.

2025

Jaden Toombs, 6’9 C - Dynamic Prep: Toombs was solid. Has lost a lot of weight in the past year so he’s moving better. Like his activity on both ends. His athleticism doesn’t pop out at you, but his twitchness does. Quick with his hands and reactions which allows him to collect help-side blocks, nabs rebounds in traffic and holds a soft touch coming off either shoulder on the block. His counterparts’ athleticism gave him a hard time at times when it came to finishing around the rim, but Jaden still held his own. 

Nigel Walls, 6’9 PF/C - St. Francis: The type of player Walls can become is scary. Thin built but at his size, he’s a plus shooter and a solid passer that moves well. Saw ability to put the ball on the floor and generate a decent look. Walls checks a lot of boxes, he’s young for his class and once it all comes together, you’ll see a player that is high in the ranks in a loaded 2025 class.

Jeremiah Green, 6’2 PG - Denton Guyer: I liked Green’s assertiveness with the ball. Can get to whatever spot he wants to on the floor due to the mix of power and speed that grants him access to the paint and also has a nice mid-range shot off the dribble. Sometimes he got too deep into the teeth of the defense and got himself into a bind but he did show his ability to get to spots.

Sebastian Williams - Adams, 6’8 Forward - St. Johns: Sebastian had his moments. Showed flashes of his versatility on the offensive end. His handle, off the catch shooting and his play inside. Defensively he was fine. 

Calvin Murphy III, 5'10 PG - Jack Yates: I thought Murphy was solid. Was able to display his quick release from three, advanced handle and speed. Murphy is a fun one to watch especially when he's loose and has his foot on the pedal the whole time.

2026 

TreVaun Clark, 6’6 Wing - San Antonio Wagner: Good positional size with fairly long arms. Legit shooting stroke from 3-point line and handle has gotten tighter in the past year. Playing through physicality better but that’s still something he needs to get better at. Ton of upside with this one. 

Seven Spurlock, 6’5 Guard - Frisco Memorial: Strong basketball bloodlines with his father playing D1 basketball overseas and the older brother having a solid D2 career as well. Southpaw guard who can handle and pass. Strong for his age as physicality didn’t bother him as much. Needs to improve as a shooter but liked his positional size, length and passer vision.

Trent Perry, 6’4 Guard - Frisco Lone Star: Was the best 2026 player out the bunch. Big-time athletic guard that was aggressive from the jump. Got to the paint, used vertical pop to finish above the rim and defensively, he was very active, trying to disrupt the opposing team’s point of attack. Shooting as well will be Trent’s swinging skill down the road, but he has a lot going for him. 

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A majority of the states around the country are now done for the 2022-23 season, as a plethora of state champions were crowned over the past week. The results of those games created much change in this week's FAB 50 National Team Rankings powered by www.ebooksnet.com.

Perhaps the most anticipated state title game was the University Intersholastic League's (UIL) Class 6A title game between then No. 8 Lake Highlands (Dallas, Texas) and No. 13 Beaumont United (Beaumont, Texas) Saturday evening at the Alamodome in San Antonio. It was a close affair that Lake Highlands took control of with a 13-1 run to close the third period with the Wildcats holding a 42-37 lead.

Beaumont United, which was looking to capture a third consecutive UIL state crown after winning in Class 5A in 2022 and 2021, put together a quick 5-0 run to cut its deficit to 44-42 with five minutes remaining in the game. The Timberwolves, however, did not score a field goal in the final 4:54 of the contest, as Lake Highlands went on to record a 55-44 victory to capture its first UIL state crown since 1968.

Tre Johnson, a talented 6-foot-5 junior who many respected analysts feel is the top 2024 prospect in the country, finished with 29 points on 8-of-17 shooting and added eight rebounds for Lake Highlands. Johnson made tough field goal attempts look easy and certainly has the look of a two-time All-American. Another key was the defensive presence of 6-foot-10 Yale bound Samson Aletan. His play in the pivot down the stretch was key in limiting Beaumont United's ability to make a goal, as he finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds and set a Class 6A state title game record with seven blocked shots.

Beaumont United, which was led by All-American candidate Wesley Yates III with 21 points, did not drop in the updated rankings. The Timberwolves owns wins over No. 14 Sidwell Friends (Washington, D.C.), No. 44 Jonesboro (Jonesboro, Ark.) and No. 47 Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah) with its first loss coming in the second game of the season.

Lake Highlands is able to move up one spot this week to No. 7 after the previous team in that spot, Centennial (Corona, Calif.), saw its two-year reign as California's best team end with a 80-61 home loss to Harvard-Westlake (North Hollywood, Calif.) in the CIF SoCal open final on Tuesday. The margin of defeat in that game and the fact it was at home drops the Huskies 14 spots to No. 21 this week. They are now behind New Jersey Non-Public B state champ Roselle Catholic (Roselle, N.J.), a team that beat the Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.) club Centennial lost to.

Harvard-Westlake is one of the big risers this week after capturing the CIF open crown at the Golden One Center in Sacramento with a 76-65 victory over St. Joseph (Santa Maria, Calif.), which became the first ever team from Santa Barbara County to appear in a CIF major division title game. Harvard Westlake was able to avenge its section pool play loss to No. 32 St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) in the SoCal open semifinals, 69-64. Harvard-Westlake's team, featuring senior forward Brady Dunlap and junior point guard Trent Perry, was one of the most balanced and well-rounded on both ends of the floor that we've been in CIF play over the past 40 years and likely will end up as the second highest-rated team ever in program history.?In 1996-97, a Harvard-Westlake club led by the Collins twins (future NBA players Jason and Jarron) won the CIF D3 state title (there was no open division then) and finished No. 5 in the National Prep Poll (FAB 50 precursor) after losing one game to a Tracy McGrady-led Mt. Zion club from North Carolina by four points in the Las Vegas Holiday Invitational Tournament title game.

Speaking of St. John Bosco, West Linn (Ore.) must remain in front of the Braves after an upset loss to Tualatin (Ore.) in the Oregon Schools Activities Association (OSAA) Class 6A title game at the Chiles Center becasue of a head-to-head result. The Timberwolves, who had three prior losses to their Three Rivers League opponent earlier in the season, came out on top of a 60-47 game behind a stellar defensive performance and 20 points from senior point guard Josiah Lake. Tualatin held West Linn to one field goal in the first quarter and out-rebounded the top seed, 37-23.

Junior forward Jaden Steppe had 19 points and 10 rebounds, while junior pivot Jayden Fortier added nine points and 15 rebounds for a club that breaks into the FAB 50 at No. 30, one spot ahead of West Linn and two spots ahead of St. John Bosco. Veteran FAB 50 observers might feel it's too high a jump for the Timberwolves, but upon further inspection Tualatin deserves plenty of rankings credit. Three of its losses were to West Linn and in the quarterfinals of the Lew Schwab Invitational in December, Tualatin could have beat the Lions in regulation, but missed some free throws and lost in overtime. Tualatin's core has played together since middle school and this is actually its second consecutive Class 6A state crown.

At the Les Schwab, West Linn defeated FAB 50 No. 4 Duncanville (Texas), so Tualatin got the big win it needed at the right time over a team that had built a terrific resume. Duncanville will finish as the highest ranked UIL club after beating Class 6A champ Lake Highlands, 53-52, in November. Duncanville, the 2022 FAB 50 National Champions, opted not to participate in this year's UIL playoffs after it was stripped of last year's state crown for violation of UIL bylaws.

The team right in front of Duncanville in the FAB 50, No. 3 John Marshall (Richmond, Va.), closed out its season in dominant fashion and is in the running for the FAB 50 national title. Its Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 2A state title game win over Radford (Va.) was more like a coronation than a contest. In the 91-34 domination, the Justices got out to a 16-0 lead and were up 51-13 at halftime. If there was ever a state association that needed an open division or Tournament of Champions, it's the VSHL.

John Marshall, which owns wins over No. 6 Columbus (Miami, Fla.) and No. 33 Wheeler (Marietta, Ga.), had an average playoff game winning margin of a whopping 65.5 points in six contests. In order for the Justices to have a shot at the FAB 50 crown, it will need some help from some of the six teams ranked behind No. 1 Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) and No. 2 Link Academy (Branson, Mo.) who are part of the eight-team 2023 GEICO Nationals field. CLICK HERE for the announcement of the participating teams in the event set for March 30 through April 1.

Teams still alive in their respective state playoffs or those projected to participate in the second annual?State Champions Invitational set for April 6-8 in the DMV region do not have an asterisk by their won-loss record.

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Perry scored 25 points, while senior forward Brady Dunlap was also effective with 19 points vs. Centennial after netting a team-high 18 points in the regional final win over FAB 50 No. 32 St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.). Nik Khamenia, a talented sophomore wing guard originally from Slovenia, made a big impact vs. Centennial and could be an X-factor in the St. Joseph gave as Harvard-Westlake goes for its first CIF open state crown under coach Dave Rebibo. Harvard-Westlake won a state crown in D4 in 2016.

Tuesday victory marked the first time the Huskies had lost to a CIF opponent in 51 outings, dating back to the 2021 spring CIF season when Harvard-Westlake beat Centennial in a pool play game, but like this year, didn’t advance to the CIFSS title game. Centennial is the three-time defending CIF Southern Section open champs, but Harvard-Westlake is heading to Sacramento.

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DFW

It’s early but DFW seems to have a stronger depth of talent in the 2026 class. Especially when it comes to wings. Again, it’s VERY early and players will come up as I get to see this class more.

To start it out, I’m heading to Frisco to talk about a player that’s arguably the best player in his class. Trent Perry of Frisco Lone Star is a good size wing with wide shoulder length, long arms that’s a big-time athlete. There’s more to his game though than just his athleticism. Holds a sturdy handle, ambidextrous with his drives to the rim and while his vertical pop is noticeable, what I do like is that he can find the open man when he’s in attack mode. His ability to use his length to guard primary ball handler and intercepting passing lanes draws some similarity to Jordan Walsh at the same time (in that category). Trent has all the tools to become a 5-star prospect when the time comes.

Staying in Frisco, we check out Seven Spurlock of Frisco Memorial. A big guard that’s inching closer to about 6’5, Spurlock holds strong basketball bloodlines with a father that played overseas and a brother that played D1 & D2 basketball. A lefty power guard with a high feel for the game, Spurlock knows how to use his size & strength to get to the rim, a good passer with either hand that can see the play before the play. Would like to see him attack right and make defenders pay when backing off of him, but the talent is there. 

Melissa High School is the next spot. We are going some ways out and will need to take the tolls to reach our next destination after this. Still, there’s a legit player out here and that’s two-sport athlete Austin Goosby. Austin plays football as well, but is a promising basketball talent. His older brother Trevor is a 2023 commit to UT Austin as an offensive tackle. On the hardwood, Goosby is someone that can really space the floor with his extended range from deep and holds a quick trigger. I like his ability to play & constantly move off the ball to put himself in position to score. He has a solid handle, does need to tighten it up, but I like his positional size as a two guard for his age as well as his activity & ability to shoot it with range.  

I took the tolls and still had a 50-minute drive but I’m here at Denton High School to see Ethan Sheats. Very young for his class and just continues to grow. Sheats is an active wing prospect with a skill set to build on. Handles it well in space, capable shooter from 15 feet out off the catch and there’s upside as a shot creator down the road. One to really keep tabs of. A player that attends a school not far from Sheats, Silas Rodriguez of Denton Guyer, starts for the Wildcats and right away brought prominent floor spacing. A confident shot taker and maker that’s equipped with good feel moving off the ball. 

About 25 minutes out, we’re at Coppell High School where you’ll see Sibu Socks flying from end to end. Sibu is the brother of the late Simi Socks who played and started at University of Incarnate Word (2015-2018). Sibu draws similarities to his brother’s game: athletic slashers that play with an endless motor.  I like the versatility Socks brings on the defensive end, more than holding his own as a switchable defender and rebounder vs. length. It will be interesting to see how he develops throughout his high school career. 

Grapevine High School is the next landing spot and point guard David Coe will be a name we will hear in that class all the way through. Fairly sturdy built guard that knows how to win or put his team in position to win. Nice floater game, makes the right read for the most part and has no problem taking the challenge at the varsity level of handling the ball under pressure. Should win newcomer of the year in his district.

"Funky Town" (Fort Worth) as some would call it to get a glance at Alex Barther of Eastern Hills. A lot of promise with this prospect. Seen him consistently make open shots and when the ball is swung to him he knows to go get his. Was impressed with him at the Pangos SW Frosh/Soph camp and he’s a kid that hasn’t scratched the surface with his ceiling. 

When Pinkston High School comes up the first player that comes to mind is highly ranked 2024 guard Dink Pate. But 2026 Bryce Dixon is a welcoming addition to the Vikings, as he brings very solid size for his position, motor, with plus athleticism. A glue guy that’s always up for whatever challenge. With Dink garnering a lot of the defenses’ attention, Bryce steps up and makes plays on the glass or as a cutter to gain a quality look.  

Now time to start going more south and to Oak Cliff, TX and Faith Family , where the FAB 50 ranked unit has two freshmen that have a chance of being really good. Anthony Spencer is an athletic 6’5’-6’6 small forward that thrives in the open court as a finisher. A utility guy that can get a lot done on both ends because of his motor, improved toughness, finishing capabilities and sound IQ as an individual and team defender for his age. Next is big man Davion Adkins who still is raw, but has shown he can make his presence known in the paint. More of your high motor, active, rebounding type center that has shown improved footwork in the paint. Has long arms and big hands. Adkins will continue to grow, height wise, and once the game slows down for him and understands how to navigate around tight spaces in the paint, he can be really good.

Let’s go even further south and head to Waxahachie High School who have a young and promising foundation with a strong crop of 2024, 2025 & 2026 players. In 2026 Trae Nunn stands out more due to his productivity at the varsity level already and just his overall skill set. A thicker frame wing with a strong pull-up game and needs limited dribbles to score the ball. Also a capable shooter off the catch that brings versatility in his offensive game playing both on and off the ball. Better off the ball scorer at this stage but there’s upside as being a primarily playmaker with time and if he continues to improve.?

East Texas

Now I'm going to head to my old stomping grounds of East Texas. Carter Chism of Mount Pleasant High School is a savvy guard that can score the basketball. Smoothness in his handle and ability to create space. Carter has a natural, good feel for the game and shows play-making upside on the varsity level.

Houston/Beaumont

In H-Town and this trip will have us all over. Several players have impressed me and my staff and we’ll start with Jachai Cantave of Atascocita. A crafty guard with an advanced approach to the game for class. Fairly steady with the ball in his hands, wiggle off the dribble that allows him to get where he wants as he holds an array of ways to finish versus length. 

Beaumont, the city of current U-of-H freshman Terrance Arcenaux and recent 2023 Washington commit Wesley Yates resides, is next. There’s a crop of even younger talent coming up and 2026 Elijah Garrett is the headliner of Beaumont Westbrook. Garrett is a wiry, long armed guard that’s wired to score. Like his ability to use his length on defense, create his own look offensively and knows how to play off it and thrive with another guard on the floor. Kelly Catholic, a TAPPS Class 5A school in Beaumont, has a freshman that is putting up numbers: Langston Adams Jr. is filling up the scoring column. A quick guard that can stop on a dime and pull. Thrives in the open court and does a fine job facilitating. Has accumulated over 500 points this season.

Dawson High School has a wing with a lot of promise. Ja’Lon Brown has the positional size, long arms and motor to provide impactful minutes on the varsity level. A slashing wing that utilizes his plus wingspan to finish versus length, thrives in the open court as a scorer and the jumper will come along. His freshman teammate and dual sport athlete Devan Brown is talented too. Looks to be assertive with the ball, gets paint touches and competes on the defensive end.

Byron “BJ” Green of St. Thomas Episcopal was an under-the-radar performer at the Pangos SW Camp. Liked how he got paint touches and showed a nice mid-range and floater game. Did a good job changing speeds and finding open man on kickouts. One I’ll continue to keep on my radar. 

Katy Seven Lakes have a strong crop of 2026 players, but Nasir Price headlines that group.  An athletic, gangly combo who contends for top of his class in Texas and makes a very strong case. Although he really uses his length he holds a quick first step, gets to the paint and mixes scoring and facilitating well. Albeit skinny, fluid with handle and knows how to split and navigate in traffic with the ball in his hands. Price Competes on the defensive end and is able to guard the full length of the court when locked in. 

I’m intrigued by Devon Simmons. He's a long armed wing that looks to not be done growing at all. Athletic at 6’1 ish with a growing perimeter game. Decent shooter off the catch. Better from 15 feet in, Simmons uses length to finish vs athleticism and comparable length. Handle isn’t great but can straight line drive and looks to finish. I like Simmons' ability to be able to mix it inside/out when it comes to scoring. 

Central Texas

There’s real solid depth in Central Texas when it comes to the 2025 & 2026 class. Time will tell but could see the majority stay in the area through their high school careers. 

Starting off in Austin at St. Michaels with Bo Ogden. He is the son of Chris Ogden who is on the coaching staff at University of Texas. Bo has a flamethrower when launching from deep. Connects shots with range and shoots with a ton of confidence. A gangly looking off-guard/wing with a pure shooting stroke, Ogden will be relied upon when it comes to scoring at his high school on the varsity level. 

San Antonio Brennan is rich with the talented young group they have on their roster. 2026 Isaiah Ward is the name people talk about most. At about 6’4-6’5, Ward is a versatile wing/guard prospect with a nice pull-up game. He rebounds well for position, plays through contact fairly well and shown to be able to rebound, push the ball and make a solid decision with a full head of steam. Every-time I watch Talon Todd, he impresses me more and more. A lefty point guard that knows how to win and plays whatever role to win. If that’s to play off it and become more of a scorer, or be the primary ball handler and create shots for himself and others. Todd projects as a D1 guard in my book. Love how he competes and makes winning basketball plays. Donovan Criss is more ‘projecty’ than the others, but could end up being high up there in his class when it’s all said and done. At close to 6’4 (grown since the summer) and a shot from the perimeter that’s reliable and versatile, Criss' has the ability to shoot with range, showing promise as a potential three level scorer with fluidity with athleticism. If Criss puts it together, he could be a higher end D1 prospect. 

Notables

Jose Martins - Seven Lakes

Hudson Smith - Seven Lakes

Colin Callahan - St. John’s

Chase Baker - Ridgepoint

Kingston Willis - Faith Family

Michael Gatewood - Red Oak

Armon Almuttar - Grapevine

Antoine Almuttar - Grapevine

Cameron Lomax - Heritage High School

Amare Johnson - TACA BLK

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