Standout Junior Prospects from 6A Texas Playoffs (Part 1/3)
This is my list of prospects who have had some standout games over the first week of the Texas High School Playoffs. (Part 2: ) (Part 3: ) Llyod Angel Sonnier 2023 6’1 Mayde Creek High School Lloyd is the…
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Continue ReadingThis is my list of prospects who have had some standout games over the first week of the Texas High School Playoffs.
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Llyod Angel Sonnier 2023 6’1 Mayde Creek High School
Lloyd is the do it all point guard who keeps the engine running for Mayde Creek. He has the ability to create instant offense with his passing ability in the half court. He is great at going coast to coast in transition, and seems to have a nose for the ball, picking off passes in the passing lane. He is a high level defender on the ball, and is great at getting his hands into his opponents and poking the ball free. He always knows the right instance to run and gun or slow it up and wait for a better look on offense. He has a reliable jump shot when given time to square up and set his feet. He is great at acting as the trailer man after quickly passing the ball up the court. While his defender is on his heels getting back, he is great at spotting up beyond the arc for easy looks.
Oscar Mance 2023 Lamar High School
Oscar is the leading scorer for Lamar at about twelve points per game, he has the ability to do it from all three levels. He attacks the basket at a high level and puts pressure on the defense by getting to the free throw line. He is a great scorer off the catch, and is a reliable floor spacing option for his team. His ability to consistently punish the defense from all three levels really opens up the floor for his teammates as well. He is a relentless on ball defender with a real knack for poking the ball free from high level ball handlers. He is great at harassing the opposing guards and then running and finishing on the fast break. Lamar High School recently lost to Cypress Fair High School in the first round.
Chrisshon Harden Chrisshon Harden 5'8" Klein Collins | 2023 TX 2023 5’8 Klein Collins High School
Chrisshon is an impressive ball-handler who can break down defenders. He has a lightning-quick crossover and an ability to get by defenders in the half-court. I was impressed with his ability to finish in the paint on either side of the rim. His consistency and ability to live in the paint makes him a strong weapon for an undersized guard. I would like to see him work on keeping his head up as he breaks down defenses and forces them to collapse or react. Klein Collins beat Bridgeland and recently lost to Westfield High School in the second round.
Javon Sorrell 2023 Westbrook High School
Javon is the definition of a true point guard, he seems to play even better after he creates countless opportunities for his teammates. He plays really well alongside his two senior big men, and has a real connection with the two of them. If they ever slip to the basket, Sorrell finds them. If their defender steps up to challenge a ball handler on the perimeter you can count on a lob pass being thrown up top to them. It is always a breath of fresh air when you see a point guard play like this today, and it makes him fun to play with and the team that much more effective on offense. Westbrook beat Channelview in the first round and then lost to Dickinson in the second.
Jaden Shanklin 2023 Dobie High School
Jaden is the definition of a three-and-D type player with his ability to not only knock down shots from the outside, but also clamp you up on the perimeter. His ability to move his feet and keep high level guards in front of him is very impressive. He is great at poking the ball free but also staying back and patient, but not allowing his opponent to always dictate where they go. He is great at using the sideline as a second defender and forcing his opponent into the teeth of his defense. His real bread and butter is moving without the basketball to wear out his defender and get himself some breathing room to knock down shots. Dobie High School lost to C.E King High School in the first round.
Tyshawn Archie 2023 6’2 C.E King High School
Tyshawn is an athletic combo guard who thrives at finishing in the paint. He has all the athletic tools in his big and can rise up to finish anything at the rim. However getting downhill in transition and in the half court, and attacking the paint is not all he can do, he is a dangerous threat with his shot off the dribble. He is an accurate shot maker from all three levels of the floor and even has unlocked a bit of that coveted fourth level with his deep three point range. C.E King beat Dobie High School in the first round, however lost to Pearland Dawson High School in the next round.