RJ Hampton Showcase: All-Showcase First Team
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Manny Obaseki Manny Obaseki 6'3" | SG John Paul II | 2021 State #47 Nation TX – John Paul II – G Manny Obaseki Manny Obaseki 6'3" | SG John Paul II | 2021 State #47 Nation TX was a…
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Continue ReadingManny Obaseki Manny Obaseki 6'3" | SG John Paul II | 2021 State #47 Nation TX – John Paul II – G
Manny Obaseki Manny Obaseki 6'3" | SG John Paul II | 2021 State #47 Nation TX was a walking highlight reel in John Paul II’s 76-72 win over TACA. Obaseki finished with 28 points and shot 12-17 from the floor and 2-3 from downtown. He uses his smooth handle to get to the basket whenever he wants and he is a strong finisher. Obaseki might have been the best player at the showcase and is definitely a top-five player in DFW.
Jaylon Tyson Jaylon Tyson 6'6" | SF John Paul II | 2021 State #66 Nation TX – John Paul II – F
Jaylon Tyson Jaylon Tyson 6'6" | SF John Paul II | 2021 State #66 Nation TX is an exceptional scorer that can score however and whenever he wants. He is a three-level scorer that has the ability to get hot quickly. His game is extremely smooth and he gets it done on both ends of the floor.
Jason Thirdkill Jr. Jason Thirdkill Jr. 6'8" | SF iSchool of Lewisville | 2022 State #168 Nation TX – TACA – F
Jason Thirdkill Jr. Jason Thirdkill Jr. 6'8" | SF iSchool of Lewisville | 2022 State #168 Nation TX improved just as much as anyone over the summer and he took yet another step in his game since the last time I watched him play. Thirdkill Jr. is a lengthy wing that has a killer mentality and is the ultimate competitor. Thirdkill Jr. finished with 29 points on 10-14 shooting and showed why he is a top-ranked prospect in the state.
Wade Taylor Wade Taylor 6'0" | PG Lancaster | 2021 State #103 Nation TX – Lancaster – G
The Texas A&M commit had a great showing at the RJ Hampton Showcase and was the best player for Lancaster in their 60-47 win over Lewisville iSchool. Taylor has a great feel for the game and is an amazing facilitator. He lets the game come to him and never tries to do too much. Taylor is definitely a player to watch this season.
Vinny Sigona Vinny Sigona 6'1" | PG Prestonwood Christian | 2022 State TX – Prestonwood Christian – G
In Prestonwood’s game against RWG STEM Academy, Sigona was locked in from distance and was scoring in any way that he wanted to. Sigona finished with 28 points and shot 6-12 from three-point range. He is also a confident ballhandler and he is an underrated passer. Even when RWG double-teamed him, Sigona stayed composed and made smart passes.