Texas Prospects At FIBA US 16s Americas Championship
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Texas was well represented on the world stage as 3 of 8 teams had a resident of the state on their roster. Of course, the US had the most with highly rated forward Ron Holland Ron Holland 6'9" | PF…
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Continue ReadingTexas was well represented on the world stage as 3 of 8 teams had a resident of the state on their roster. Of course, the US had the most with highly rated forward Ron Holland Ron Holland 6'9" | PF Duncanville | 2023 State #7 Nation TX making the tournament’s All Star 5 team. Let’s break down how these 2023, 2024, and 2025 prospects faired against international stars.
Liam McNeeley Liam McNeeley 6'7" | SF Montverde Academy | 2024 State #14 Nation FL
McNeeley found ways to produce in every single game he played in. The 6-8 2024 forward rebounded, shot well on limited attempts, and made several assists. His physicality has been an underrated part of his game but was a differentiator for the time he saw on the floor. It helped him be a consistent threat on the boards. He’s a versatile defensive tool that matched up with guards, wings, and bigger forward while collecting two steals a game. He didn’t force possessions, he just let the game come to him and perform when his number was called.
Ron Holland Ron Holland 6'9" | PF Duncanville | 2023 State #7 Nation TX
Holland’s energy and intensity definitely made his presence felt. He changed the complexion of games when he was on the floor. The 5 star prospect was a smothering defender in the US press racking up deflections and steals guarding the inbound pass. He led the tournament in total points with 114. 94 came inside the paint as he finished on the break or finished at the rim on putbacks. Holland continues to develop perimeter skills as a drive where few can stay in front of him on straight line drives. His 10.2 rebounds a game were third amongst all participants. Where his true rebounding presence stands out is 37 of his 6.2 boards came on the offensive end. No one could match his motor. There were several times where he was surrounded by the other team and still came out with the ball and the bucket. His defensive tools are incredible, racking up 2.5 steals and a block per game. Most of his blocks were chase downs in transition. He’s now listed at 6-9, which is only going to make him and Duncanville that much scarier going into the high school season.
Alejandro Aviles Alejandro Aviles 6'8" | C Dream City Christian | 2025 State #141 Nation AZ
Texas has a force coming in the form of a 2025 big man. Though he was one of the youngest in the group, he was one of the most productive. Aviles led the tournament in rebounds at 10.8 a game and second in scoring at 16.7 points a game. He only scored double figures in every except the US where he still banged with 5 stars Ron Holland Ron Holland 6'9" | PF Duncanville | 2023 State #7 Nation TX and Jalen Lewis. He was one rebound and shot away from a double racking up 2 blocks against older, more developed competition. His 3.5 blocks a game lead the tournament. The rising Texas star stopped shots at the rim and punished opponents below it. His final four games ended in impressive double doubles, including 17 points, 12 rebounds, 6 blocks against the Dominican Republic, 22 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks against Canada, and 22 points, 19 rebounds, and 3 blocks against Mexico. He’ll be attending Prep Student-Athlete Training Academy in Houston, TX, playing one of the toughest regional schedules available.
Charlie Georgelos Charlie Georgelos 6'2" | CG Boerne-Champion | 2024 State TX
The 2024 guard really shines as a shooter. His ability to shoot off movement was on full display during his matchup against the US in the quarterfinals. Mexico has a balanced scoring punch with the rising high school sophomore scoring nearly 8 points a game. He shot 38% from three on 3.5 attempts a game with game-highs of 12 points against Puerto Rico and Canada. Georgelos has good size at the guard spot standing 6-1. He contributed in several ways, none more important than his team-high 7.8 rebounds.
McBride’s motor and passing kept the 6-8 forward on the floor. He played physical defense, netting him 1.8 blocks a game. His 5.5 rebounds a game came on both sides of the court where he converted second chances. As a defensive rebounder, he looked to start the break with deep touchdown passes and taking it up the court as a ball handler. The 2023 prospect was a terrific finisher and one of the most efficient scorers finishing top 5 in both free throw and field goal percentage.