2023 Early Season Player Rankings Update (6-10)
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Texas’s 2023 is an incredibly skilled, potential-filled class stacked with several nationally ranked recruits and possible future NBA draft prospects. With the Texas high school basketball season underway, we take a peek into the newly updated 2023 Texas player rankings with a new look to the top-10 as well as the top-100 as a whole.
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#10 | Jaland Lowe Jaland Lowe 6'2" | PG Fort Bend Marshall | 2023 State #124 Nation TX | Point Guard | Fort Bend Marshall HS
Lethal lefty with a high level of efficiency from all three levels of the court. Top-ranked point guard in the state, Jaland Lowe Jaland Lowe 6'2" | PG Fort Bend Marshall | 2023 State #124 Nation TX , is a scoring mastermind both on and off the ball with terrific handles, uncanny creativity, instincts, and the ability to quickly spot and exploit an opening in the defense which makes it easy for Jaland to break a defender down, getting to his spots, or into the teeth of defense where he’s proven to be a crafty finisher with a soft touch. He’s always able to get where he wants off the dribble and rarely needs the help of a screen. Lowe’s knack for changing directions, speeds, and stopping on a dime is very deceptive and constantly leaves defenders guessing. Top-of-the-line Texas universities have shown interest in Lowe, from Texas State to Texas Tech who each have sent scholarship offers. Jaland Lowe Jaland Lowe 6'2" | PG Fort Bend Marshall | 2023 State #124 Nation TX is returning to Marshall High School as the reigning Newcomer of the Year out of one of the toughest districts in the Greater Houston Area. After having such an insane sophomore season where Jaland averaged 25 points, 3 rebounds, and nearly 5 assists per game, making Lowe an early-season favorite to take home the 5A District Most Valuable Player of the Year and he might just run away with the award.
#9 | Drew Steffe Drew Steffe 6'6" | PG Frisco Memorial | 2023 State #122 Nation TX | Combo Guard | Frisco Memorial HS
One of the best and most pure basketball players in the country is Frisco Memorial’s, Drew Steffe Drew Steffe 6'6" | PG Frisco Memorial | 2023 State #122 Nation TX . He’s known for shredding defenses with his offensive genius and versatility. Steffe has all types of playmaking skills that he can beat you with, his dime-dropping court vision being one of his best, often making the players around him better with the way he sets them up for success. Other ways Drew Steffe Drew Steffe 6'6" | PG Frisco Memorial | 2023 State #122 Nation TX wreaks havoc on the defense is with his killer crossover, his quick high arcing release, his ability to stop on a dime when creating off the dribble, his ability to play off the ball and get open for catch-and-shoot opportunities, and most impressive of all, his footwork which comes in handy anytime he’s in a tough spot, utilizing the sweetest pump fakes to step-through pivot moves in order to get off a clean look. Steffe put up averages of 17 points and 5 rebounds per game in his sophomore season while leading his squad in scoring with over 400 points. His outstanding play has earned him scholarship offers from high major programs such as Auburn University, DePaul University, Georgia Tech, Arizona State, and Oklahoma State before recently narrowing his choices down to Xavier University, Colorado University, Saint Louis University, TCU, and Texas Tech.
#8 | Malik Presley Malik Presley 6'6" | SF San Marcos | 2023 State #108 Nation TX | Small Forward | San Marcos HS
San Marcos Rattler’s superstar forward, Malik Presley Malik Presley 6'6" | SF San Marcos | 2023 State #108 Nation TX is coming off a sensational sophomore season where he led his team in scoring with 18 points per game earning himself a First Team All-District honor while being the only sophomore on the first or second team. Presley has proven to be a top-of-the-line all-around contributor on the court that crashes the glass extremely hard, defends the rim relentlessly, locks down ball-handlers on the perimeter, and makes accurate timely zip passes to open teammates no matter where they might be on the floor. The 6-foot-6-inch specimen has impressive versatility that almost always goes unmatched. He’s also a three-level scoring liability with an array of ways to put the ball in the hole from his quick trigger jumpshot to his ability to create off the dribble with a shaky crossover or stepback and get to the basket for the finish or draw a foul on a consistent basis, Presley can even be a lob threat for the right facilitator. Malik’s play stands out in a major way and he’s been heavily pursued, receiving scholarship offers from the likes of the University of Mississippi, the University of Houston, Auburn University, Oklahoma State, Oral Roberts, Texas A&M, Texas State, TCU, SMU, and a few more. This young man plays with contagious energy, an abundance of passion, and a true love for the game.
#7 | Cameron Barnes Cameron Barnes 6'10" | C Duncanville | 2023 State #128 Nation TX | Forward/Center | Duncanville HS
After a lengthy recovery from injury, Cameron Barnes Cameron Barnes 6'10" | C Duncanville | 2023 State #128 Nation TX made his return to the court just weeks after the season began last year and he immediately made an impact. Barnes is a uniquely intriguing prospect, standing at 6-feet-11-inches with phenomenal length from top to bottom as well as a massive wingspan. Most would consider him to be a Unicorn due to his gifted height, well-polished skillset, and terrific knack for spacing and running the floor, even at his height Barnes can run up and down the court better and more effectively than most forwards and some guards. When it comes to putting points on the board, Cameron has showcased prowess as a comfortable and confident jump shooter off the dribbler, with his back to the basket, and when spotting up from long-range. In the post, Barnes may not be the strongest but he gets the job done with his unblockable turnaround jump hook and his fadeaway jumper over his left shoulder that he can get off over any contesting defenders. The incredible attributes, measurements, and out of this world potential he puts on display has attracted the attention of several high-level Division 1 scouts and coaches, earning him multiple offers from the likes of coach Penny Hardaway and the University of Memphis, the University of Oklahoma, Baylor University, Kansas University, Texas A&M, and many more. Get familiar with the name Cameron Barnes Cameron Barnes 6'10" | C Duncanville | 2023 State #128 Nation TX as he will be a major factor in Duncanville High School’s push for another state title.
#6 | R.J. Jones R.J. Jones 6'3" | CG Wasatch Academy | 2023 #66 Nation UT | Shooting Guard | John Paul II
Pure scoring threat with a natural ability to put the ball in the hoop the moment he crosses halfcourt. This John Paul II transfer was a flat-out scoring machine for Braswell High School last season, dropping 19 points, 5 rebounds, and nearly 500 points as a sophomore. Extremely cerebral with the rock, displays precise ball-handling and footwork combined with his consistent, fluid, lethal shooting prowess. R.J.’s range continues to expand, his shooting motion and shot release continue to get quicker and quicker, and his ball skills and movements continue to get smoother. Jones has a style of play along with a great feel, and understanding of the game that will be a perfect fit at the college level and quite possibly beyond. Jones has received countless opportunities to be a part of some of the best college basketball programs in the nation to further his career, receiving scholarship offers from high major schools such as the University of Southern California, the University of Missouri, the University of Illinois, Oklahoma State, Old Dominion, and Saint Louis University along with countless others. The name R.J. Jones R.J. Jones 6'3" | CG Wasatch Academy | 2023 #66 Nation UT has steadily risen in the ranks and It won’t be long before he’s in the top 3.