Prep Hoops Texas Top 250: 2022 Wings Part 1/3
This is my in depth analysis of the recent Prep Hoops Texas Top 250 Expo. The competition at this event was the highest it has been and was an impressive showcase of all of the talent in the great state…
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Continue ReadingThis is my in depth analysis of the recent Prep Hoops Texas Top 250 Expo. The competition at this event was the highest it has been and was an impressive showcase of all of the talent in the great state of Texas. Be on the lookout for the rest of my content, as I thoroughly cover this event.
Jackson Steele 2022 Wing 6’3 McKinney High School
Jackson is an athletic Forward who thrives at slashing and getting to the rim. He is a crafty and skilled finisher on either side of the rim with both hands. I was blown away by his maturity and finishing ability, he played with pace when he needed to and has the awareness to slow it down and work the ball around to find the best shot. He has all the skill to have an entire offense operate through him and I would not be surprised if his coach did just that. I would like to see him work on his outside game and his set shot around the midrange and behind the arc.
Lance Rawls 2022 6’5 McKinney Boyd High School
Lance is an athletic wing who can put the ball on the floor and score at all three levels. He has a great and fluid set shot with an ability to keep the defense on its heels with explosive moves out of the triple threat. He is confident with the basketball and fearless when attacking the rim, even against older and stronger competition. He has all the tools to become a real offensive weapon. I would like to see him improve on the defensive side of the court, especially as an on ball defender.
Jaden Jones 2022
Jaden is a lanky player who is an impressive ball handler, he is very skilled and is intelligent enough to operate the pick and roll. He is great at finding his big man slipping to the rim in these situations and is a deadly facilitator if they try to blitz him on the pick or switch. Under the basket and in the post, he is patient and is an impressive scorer. His basketball IQ is clearly very high, and he is an extremely confident player. He is a real alpha and plays with palpable swagger, his team knew to get him the basketball in big situations, or when they needed a bucket. This kid is one to keep your eye on, look for him to have a huge breakout season this next year.
Quinten Hupp 2022 6’3 North Catholic High School
Quinten is a sharpshooting wing with real potential to succeed at the next level. His ability to fill up the stat sheet with his perimeter shooting really stood out. He has a real smooth and high release on his jump shot allowing him to shoot over seemingly anyone. He is a great motor and is aggressive on both sides of the floor. His ability to defend and knock down shots in the corner and the wing make him a coveted asset at the next level. I would like to see him work on his ability to take defenders off the bounce and finish around the rim.
Nicolo Romanelli 2022 6’1 Wing Spring Creek Academy
Nicolo is a great set shooter from the corners, his team always knew they had a reliable option in the corner if they were in need of a bail out option. His shot making ability was very impressive, scoring in the midrange and behind the arc with consistency. I would like to see him work on his ball handling and scoring in the paint, especially when taking on stronger defenders in the paint.