Tarrant County Showcase: Combine Workout Standouts (Pt. 1)
The Tarrant County Combine Showcase presented by Kevin Bradley and The Hoop Association was a newsworthy event filled with several hidden gems from all over Tarrant County, multiple top 100 players in the state, along with a few D1 prospects.…
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Continue ReadingThe Tarrant County Combine Showcase presented by Kevin Bradley and The Hoop Association was a newsworthy event filled with several hidden gems from all over Tarrant County, multiple top 100 players in the state, along with a few D1 prospects. The combine consisted of height, weight, and wingspan measurements, intense drills, competitive games, and an All-Star game at the very end.
| Marcell McCreary Marcell McCreary 6'4" | SF O.D. Wyatt | 2021 State TX | Guard/Forward | O.D. Wyatt | 2021 |
McCreary ran through each and every drill with ease, barely even breaking a sweat while displaying a complete skill set. Marcell showed excellent dribbling mechanics, he had great control of the rock, his handles looked very tight and quick, and once he combines that will his speed and strength he’s near impossible to keep out of the lane. His shooting techniques were on point as well, in the mid-range and from deep he knocked down most of his shots, showing good form, balance, and consistency on his jumpers. Not many mistakes or missteps were made by Marcell McCreary Marcell McCreary 6'4" | SF O.D. Wyatt | 2021 State TX , he excelled at just about everything.
| Jaden Robinson Jaden Robinson 6'5" | PF I. L. T. | 2021 State TX | Forward | International Leadership of Texas | 2021 |
Robinson’s game has been steadily developing throughout the year. During shooting drills, Jaden showed the ability to catch and shoot and also spot-up effectively. He looks like he’s been putting a lot of work in on his jumper, Robinson’s jump shot looked more fluid and consistent, he got his feet set and the ball out of his hands quickly. His range has continued to expand as well, but he’s a really solid shooter from the wing and the top of the key from deep. This combo-forward showed the ability to run the pick-and-roll consistently, get up and throw it down, and also be a lob threat without ever getting tired once. Jaden Robinson Jaden Robinson 6'5" | PF I. L. T. | 2021 State TX has outstanding athleticism, he’s explosive, has great lateral speed, an elite vertical leap, and impressive strength.
| Jailyn Jones | Point Guard | South Hills | 2021 |
Pure point guard, even during warm-ups and drills he showed his point guard expertise by making accurate passes and always putting the ball right on the money, right there in his man’s shooting pocket. Jailyn Jones did exceptionally well during shooting drills, good catch-and-shoot jump-shooter that knows exactly how to adjust his body to make sure his feet and eyes are squared up with the basket before letting it fly, his release is high, his elevation is good enough to get the shot over taller defenders, and he’s very efficient, Jones hit shots from all around the three-point line.
| Mason Jones Mason Jones 6'4" | SG Keller Central | 2022 State TX | Shooting Guard | Keller Central | 2021 |
Mason Jones Mason Jones 6'4" | SG Keller Central | 2022 State TX showed up and did what he does best, shoot the lights out. This shooting specialist was extremely efficient during every shooting drill. Jones is such a remarkable shooter, his form is beautiful, a near-perfect jumper in any situation, Mason even knows how to adjust and still make shots after receiving a bad pass. Mason’s jump shot never changed despite the scenario, he’s just incredibly consistent, Jones didn’t miss many shots if any during the shooting drills, it was a wonderful sight to see. Mason Jones Mason Jones 6'4" | SG Keller Central | 2022 State TX has nothing more to prove, he’s shown time and time again why he one of the purest shooting guards in all of Tarrant County.
| Dominick Etheridge | Guard | Boswell High School | 2022 |
Dominick did a great job of following directions and doing each drill to perfection. His pull-up jumpers from the wings and the elbows were money in the bank, displaying a nice touch, and follow-through. When it came to handling the ball, Etheridge displayed good mechanics, very tight and under control elusive moves, that matched up perfectly with his dribble-drive and pull-up jump shot. Dominick Etheridge made sure to stand out amongst the rest, he gave a tremendous amount of effort on every drill he took part in, doing his absolute best not to ever be last at anything, whether it running lines, or running to the huddle.
| Taha Alehyane | Shooting Guard | L.D. Bell |
Taha was one of the top shooters at the combine, he scorched the nets with his terrific outside shooting ability, a true knockdown spot-up shooting prospect. During catch-and-shoot drills, Taha excelled greatly, showing good fluidity and hitting way more shots than he missed. This quick trigger sniper showed true potential as a 3-point specialist, Taha was always ready to shoot, staying squared, and keeping his eyes focused on the goal at all times. Very high ceiling for Taha Alehyane if he continues to work hard.