Dallas/Fort Worth Rankings: 2021 Newcomers (Pt. 1)
Prep Hoops Texas has recently updated the class of 2021 Texas player rankings. There were several newcomers that made their way onto the list from all over Texas, but here we breakdown the newcomers to the rankings list from the…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Texas has recently updated the class of 2021 Texas player rankings. There were several newcomers that made their way onto the list from all over Texas, but here we breakdown the newcomers to the rankings list from the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
| #87 |
Jalen McGee
Jalen
McGee
5'9" | PG
Abilene | 2021
State
TX
| Point Guard | Abilene High School |
McGee is not a Dallas kid, he’s actually from Abilene, a small city in West Texas, but he’s on this list because he deserved some recognition for the way he played during his junior season and throughout the summer. Last season he was awarded the 6A Offensive MVP and even led his team to the playoffs.
Jalen McGee
Jalen
McGee
5'9" | PG
Abilene | 2021
State
TX
is a pure floor general, good on-court leader, shows great point guard skills, has an all-around skill set with pure scoring abilities, very capable of leading a team in points and assists in each game. Jalen is as dangerous as they come, besides his height, there aren’t many limitations to his game, even his size doesn’t hinder him much.
Jalen McGee
Jalen
McGee
5'9" | PG
Abilene | 2021
State
TX
may be the best basketball player in Abilene, Texas.
| #98 |
Javen Hutton
Javen
Hutton
6'1" | CG
Arlington | 2021
State
TX
| Combo Guard | Arlington High School |
It’s long overdue, but
Javen Hutton
Javen
Hutton
6'1" | CG
Arlington | 2021
State
TX
has finally made it onto our Texas rankings board. He’s a true two-way player, he can get you a bucket and get you stops on defense. This combo-guard has quality athleticism and quick reaction time, his speed, quickness, and strength were tough to match up with each game no matter who defended him. The name
Javen Hutton
Javen
Hutton
6'1" | CG
Arlington | 2021
State
TX
buzzed throughout the gyms of every tournament he took part in, Hutton stood out all summer while leading his team to several victories. Javen played against some of the top players and teams in the country and held his own, showing just how impactful he can be. After such great play, Hutton has begun receiving offers and interest from Bethel College, Dallas Baptist University, Blinn College, Missouri Baptist University, Texas Southern University, and many more.
Javen Hutton
Javen
Hutton
6'1" | CG
Arlington | 2021
State
TX
played competitive basketball all summer long and ended the season on a high note, looking more ready than ever to finish his high school career with a bang.
| #105 |
Xavier Savage
Xavier
Savage
6'0" | PG
Frisco Centennial | 2021
State
TX
| Point Guard | Frisco Centennial |
Savage is one of the most under-appreciated guards in the city. He’s coming off of a phenomenal junior season where he earned himself the 5A All-District Offensive MVP award in a talent stacked conference. He’s a truly gifted one-on-one point guard, he does an outstanding job of creating a shot for himself, getting clean looks off, and breaking defenders down with his quick footwork, crossovers, hesitation, and stepback moves. I believe
Xavier Savage
Xavier
Savage
6'0" | PG
Frisco Centennial | 2021
State
TX
will finish the year as one of the top-scoring point guards in the metroplex and surely the top-scoring point guard in Frisco.
| #120 |
Thibaut Tagnon
Thibaut
Tagnon
6'0" | CG
Carrolton Newman Smith | 2021
State
TX
| Combo Guard | Newman Smith High School |
Tagnon is a sharpshooting combo guard that scored over 300 points and accumulated over 100 assists, averaging 13 points and 4 assists per game all while coming off of the bench. Thibaut’s play garnered a lot of attention and he was voted as the Sixth Man of the Year from the Star Local Media company. This 3-point specialist can score in bunches and set teammates up for buckets. His IQ and basketball savvy are something to take note of, coaches have bragged about his ability to understand certain situations better than others.
Thibaut Tagnon
Thibaut
Tagnon
6'0" | CG
Carrolton Newman Smith | 2021
State
TX
is a winner, he played for one of the best AAU teams in the state this past summer and also didn’t lose a single game his junior year at Newman Smith until the third round of the playoffs. It seems like wherever Thibaut goes, winning follows.
| #121 |
Kenny Hardy
Kenny
Hardy
6'6" | PF
Irving MacArthur | 2021
State
TX
| Power Forward | Irving MacArthur |
Kenny Hardy
Kenny
Hardy
6'6" | PF
Irving MacArthur | 2021
State
TX
, the most skilled postman in Irving, Texas. Some think Hardy is an undersized power forward at 6’6, but what he lacks in height he makes up for it with strength and offensive post skills. You must get in the weight room if you’re thinking of challenging Kenny in the post, he has a strong upper and lower body, extremely powerful down low, once he’s established position he’s impossible to move off the block. Hardy has go-to moves that he uses effectively down low, great at using his body and broad shoulders to create space in the paint.
Kenny Hardy
Kenny
Hardy
6'6" | PF
Irving MacArthur | 2021
State
TX
received first-team all-district honors last season and will likely win another this season. MacArthur’s team looks like it has gotten better over the summer due to some new players that have arrived.
Kenny Hardy
Kenny
Hardy
6'6" | PF
Irving MacArthur | 2021
State
TX
will flourish yet again with all of the talent around him this year.
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