2021 Texas Rankings: New Additions from Austin
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The updated PrepHoops 2021 Texas Rankings dropped with a Top 200 prospect list, which included 10 new players from the Austin-Metroplex who made their debut in the state rankings. Click here to view the 2021 Rankings! Here are…
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Continue ReadingThe updated PrepHoops 2021 Texas Rankings dropped with a Top 200 prospect list, which included 10 new players from the Austin-Metroplex who made their debut in the state rankings.
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Here are the new names from the Austin-Metroplex that were added to the 2021 Texas Rankings:
Aaron Jacob Aaron Jacob 6'8" | PF Lake Travis | 2021 State TX | PF | Lake Travis
Recruitment: Uncommitted
- A 6’8″ stretch forward who has a sweet three-point shot, Jacob made a big impression this season since moving to Lake Travis from Colorado last summer. A terrific shooter with a quick trigger and high release, the Cavaliers power forward was the leading scorer on the team and averaged 19.6 points per game in non-district play. Does a good job of using his length to get rebounds and can be a playmaker around the hoop. Earned First Team All-District 26-6A honors.
Keshawn Williams Keshawn Williams 6'2" | SG Pflugerville Hendrickson | 2021 State TX | SG | Pflugerville Hendrickson
Recruitment: Uncommitted
- Williams really took the next step in his senior season at Hendrickson, becoming a consistent scorer and a leader on the court who put up clutch performances. Williams averaged 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists in district play while shooting 40% from beyond-the-arc. Williams displayed his potential of catching fire in any game having several games of 5+ threes made. Earned First Team All-District 18-5A and Co-MVP & UIL 5A Region 2 All-Region Team.
Jarayl Peoples Jarayl Peoples 6'4" | SF Austin Crockett | 2021 State TX | SF | Crockett
Recruitment: Uncommitted
- Peoples led an Austin Crockett team to the playoffs in a year where many didn’t expect them to compete for a top-four spot in District 17-5A, yet the point-forward had a terrific year earning First Team All-District 17-5A and MVP honors. A 6’4″ small forward who can do a little bit of everything, Peoples was very active on defense and played aggressively in the paint and around the hoop. A good athlete who can get up and block shots or take a fast break for a dunk, he also has the ability to knock down shots from deep and stretch the floor as a shooter.
Rob Wade Rob Wade 6'5" | SF McCallum | 2021 State TX | SF | McCallum
Recruitment: Committed to UT-Dallas
- Wade had a great senior season averaging 18 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block per game for McCallum, leading the Knights to an Area-Round playoff appearance. The 6’5″ small forward is a plus athlete who can finish above the rim, plays tough defense, and has the versatility to get physical in the paint and step out and knock down big threes. Earned First Team All-District 17-5A selection.
Nathan Thompson Nathan Thompson 6'9" | C Austin Bowie | 2021 State TX | C | Bowie
Recruitment: Uncommitted
- A 6’9″ center who can move and be a plus rebounder and defender, Thompson did just that for a stacked Bowie team this past season. Supports a good frame with a long wingspan, and can get up on dunks and blocked shots. Provides a big presence in the paint where he makes his biggest impact on the boards, and particularly grabbing offensive rebounds. Earned Second Team All-District 26-6A selection.
Cade Mankle Cade Mankle 6'5" | SG Austin Westlake | 2021 State TX | SG | Westlake
Recruitment: Committed to Colorado School of Mines
- A shooter who can play either guard spot, Mankle came on strong during Westlake’s playoff run to the state championship game, knocking down clutch threes and scoring double-digit points on several occasions. The 6’5″ senior is a sniper from beyond-the-arc and does really well as a catch-and-shoot shooter from either wing spot. Has good length for the position and it allows him to make an impact on the boards and on defense. Earned First Team All-District 26-6A.
Augustine Arroyo Augustine Arroyo 5'9" | PG Manor | 2021 State TX | PG | Manor
Recruitment: Uncommitted
- Arroyo is a true playmaker on offense who can light it up from deep range. He can hit from anywhere from beyond-the-arc and showed the capability to go on scoring hot streaks where he could take over games for Manor. Plays extremely hard and is a high IQ player, who led the Mustangs offense to the playoffs. Despite his height, Arroyo is an underrated rebounder who knows how to find the ball. Earned First Team All-District 18-5A and Co-Offensive MVP.
Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson 6'11" | C Lockhart | 2021 State TX | C | Lockhart
Recruitment: Committed to UT-Dallas
- Stephenson has great height (6’11”) and length for the center position and was a beast on the boards for Lockhart this past season. An active player in the paint who did a good job of making put-back shots off of offensive boards, and was a good rim protector as a defensive shot blocker. Stephenson is still raw as a prospect but has a ton of upside due to his defense and rebounding ability.
Elijah Thomas Elijah Thomas 6'1" | PG Austin LBJ | 2021 State TX | PG | LBJ
Recruitment: Uncommitted
- Thomas broke onto the scene during his junior season and had an incredible 51 point performance during district play that caught the eye of everyone in Austin. A hidden gem at the point guard position, Thomas averaged 26.4 points per game for LBJ during the year and shot 43% from beyond-the-arc. Thomas also did a good job of sharing the rock, averaging 4.6 assists per game. Earned First Team All-District 20-4A and MVP & UIL 4A Region-3 All-Region Team.
Aaron Bizzell Aaron Bizzell 6'3" | SG Georgetown | 2021 State TX | SG | Georgetown
Recruitment: Uncommitted
- Bizzell was a warrior on the court for Georgetown this season, and the gritty guard was a key player in the Eagle’s deep playoff run. He does a lot of positive things on the court from being a playmaker on offense to out-hustling his opponents while playing defense. Bizzell earned First Team All-District 25-5A & UIL 5A Region-4 All-Region Team.