Dynamic Duos of the Year Pt. 2
So many teams in Texas are stacked with skill and talent from top to bottom. Duos and big 3s have been dominating the competition for a while now. Here we take a look at the best duos and trios in…
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Continue ReadingSo many teams in Texas are stacked with skill and talent from top to bottom. Duos and big 3s have been dominating the competition for a while now. Here we take a look at the best duos and trios in Dallas, Texas, but they’re also some of the top players in the country.
Manny Obaseki Manny Obaseki 6'3" | SG John Paul II | 2021 State #47 Nation TX G / Bryce Kennedy Bryce Kennedy 6'6" | SF Allen | 2020 State TX PF / Thailand Elder Thailand Elder 6'1" | SG Allen | 2020 State #439 Nation TX SG
Allen High School:
The Allen Eagles had a very well rounded team that came at you from every angle this season. They were the 8th ranked team in the state and didn’t lose a single district game, Manny, Bryce, and Thailand being the main reasons why. Manny is an incredibly athletic lefty all-around scorer that dunks it with ease and has slick and crafty ways of finishing at the hoop. Manny Obaseki Manny Obaseki 6'3" | SG John Paul II | 2021 State #47 Nation TX is a tough defender that used his athleticism to his advantage in order to get steals and blocks. This Texas A&M commit played at a college level the entire season. 6’7 Bryce Kennedy Bryce Kennedy 6'6" | SF Allen | 2020 State TX was awarded the 6A All-District MVP that he shared with his teammate Manny. Kennedy is an extremely high flyer that can sky through the lane or catch an alley-oop on anyone standing in his way. His athleticism, length, and skill made him a dangerous threat all year. Bryce Kennedy Bryce Kennedy 6'6" | SF Allen | 2020 State TX developed his game year after year and is now one of the biggest sleepers in the class of 2020. Thailand Elder Thailand Elder 6'1" | SG Allen | 2020 State #439 Nation TX and his reliable scoring ability earned him the Offensive Player of the Year. This kid has a beautiful shot and loves the 3-ball, his game should translate well at the D1 level. Thailand Elder Thailand Elder 6'1" | SG Allen | 2020 State #439 Nation TX was a very dependable player that played good defense and always gave great effort. The Eagles big 3 moved the ball and played with trust. A trait that made them a serious threat to becoming the state champs.
Harrison Ingram Harrison Ingram 6'7" | SF St. Mark's | 2021 State #15 Nation TX SF / Noah Shelby Noah Shelby 6'2" | PG Greenhill | 2022 State #139 Nation TX PG / Colin Smith Colin Smith 6'8" | PF AZ Compass Prep | 2022 State #115 Nation AZ SF
St. Mark’s School of Texas:
This heavily recruited trio went undefeated in district play and led their team to a 14th ranking throughout Texas. St. Mark’s was led by Harrison Ingram Harrison Ingram 6'7" | SF St. Mark's | 2021 State #15 Nation TX , who is an excellent passer that is usually the most intelligent player on the court, who can also play just about any position. Ingram brings a lot to the game whenever he’s on the court. He averaged a double-double and even had 5 straight triple-doubles this season. Noah Shelby Noah Shelby 6'2" | PG Greenhill | 2022 State #139 Nation TX contributed with his ankle-breaking playmaking skills. Shelby plays extremely fast and has good court vision that he uses continuously to set up his teammates. He has a strong dribble pull game that destroyed the competition all season long. Colin Smith Colin Smith 6'8" | PF AZ Compass Prep | 2022 State #115 Nation AZ was at the top of his game all year. He lit up the scoreboard every chance he got and averaged 20 points per game. Smith was a true defensive threat against the opposition. He’s an intense player with a very high ceiling. St. Mark’s has a legit 3 headed monster that is expected to bring a title home very soon.
Trae Clayton Trae Clayton 6'5" | SF Dallas Kimball | 2022 State TX SF / Jordan Walsh Jordan Walsh 6'7" | SF Link Academy | 2022 #31 Nation MO SF
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy:
Faith Family Academy had a team loaded with talent at every position this season. The team took home all the individual basketball awards and even won every district game. Faith Family was one of the best and most physically toughest teams in all of Texas led by Trae Clayton Trae Clayton 6'5" | SF Dallas Kimball | 2022 State TX and Jordan Walsh Jordan Walsh 6'7" | SF Link Academy | 2022 #31 Nation MO . This season Trae was an offensive force like no other and his play earned the Dallas All-Area MVP. He split through defenses all year, got to basket at will, and was able to get a bucket whenever needed. Jordan Walsh Jordan Walsh 6'7" | SF Link Academy | 2022 #31 Nation MO brought a strong presence offensively and was an absolute beast on the defensive end. Walsh’s effort won him the All-District Defensive MVP. He did whatever his team needed for a win and much more. This dynamic duo got one game away from leading their team to their second straight state title before the tournament was postponed due to COVID-19. I think it’s safe to say that they would’ve been back to back champs.
Jakobe Coles Jakobe Coles 6'7" | PF Guyer | 2020 State #143 Nation TX PF / Tyler Mcghie SG
Denton Guyer High School:
This high-powered duo’s unselfish play went perfectly together. They dominated the district and were both awarded the All-District Co-MVP’s of the Year. Jakobe Coles Jakobe Coles 6'7" | PF Guyer | 2020 State #143 Nation TX led the way with his high basketball IQ, his ability to use his body, stretch the floor, and make point guard like passes. Jakobe had a fantastic senior season and left everything out there on the court. Tyler Mcghie added his sharpshooting expertise to the mix and put on a shooting clinic night in and out. Mcghie is a true 3-point specialist with a quick trigger and great form, probably the best shooter in the class of 2020. These guys led their team to a top 10 ranking in the state. They might’ve lost in an upset in the second round of the playoffs but they still had a phenomenal year.
Donovon Smith G / Lee Dort Lee Dort 6'10" | C Greenhill School | 2022 State #67 Nation TX C
North Dallas Adventist Academy:
Dort and Smith were a solid one-two punch that led the team to a 35-6 record and a TCAF State Championship win. Alley-oops came in bunches with these two. They came at their opponents with a lot of power and speed the entire season. Lee Dort Lee Dort 6'10" | C Greenhill School | 2022 State #67 Nation TX led the team in points and rebounds per game while also leading the state in rebounds. He really showed how skilled he is and how well he could lead a team to victory this season. Donovon Smith put up points on any and everyone, especially when needed most. He had the scoring game-high in the championship win with 18 points and added 5 rebounds and 3 assist to go along with it. Smith had an explosive senior season and was voted the Offensive MVP. This team was by far the best team in their district, and Dort and Smith were the reasons why.