RCS Sports Super 16 Sunday: Prospect Performances
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Check out my analysis of the athletes who helped make a tremendous impact for their teams on Sunday at the massive RCS Sports Super 16 tournament!!! Ashton Simmons Ashton Simmons 6'3" | PG West Brook | 2024 State #228 Nation…
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Ashton Simmons Ashton Simmons 6'3" | PG West Brook | 2024 State #228 Nation TX – Beaumont Westbrook High School (2024)
Simmons was a do-it-all guard for his fast paced Westbrook team on Sunday in route to the championship game. Ashton displayed a tremendous ability to pull up and hit jump shots in the face of defenders while also showing consistency finishing at the rim. His defense did not go unnoticed as well and he was always very physical with his matchup, often ripping the ball out for a steal and taking off for an easy fastbreak bucket. Ashton will showcase himself as one of the leaders of this aggressive and physical team this upcoming season and will make a strong case as one of the very best players for his class in Houston!!
Jordan Maddox- Atascocita High School (2024)
Jordan was an unstoppable post presence this weekend for the Eagles on their way to winning the championship and put on multiple impressive performances throughout the day on Sunday, just dominating every facet of the game. He was also constantly able to knock down his free throws and showed that when it comes to the boards, he can jump up there with the most athletic big men in the city. Maddox was also super effective on defense, averaging about 6-7 blocks a game!! Jordan will continue to be a presence down low for this Atascocita squad as they look to make another deep playoff run and come together as a unit!!
Jake Pike Jake Pike 6'7" | PF Houston St. Thomas | 2023 State TX – St. Thomas High School (2023)
Pike was one of the premier leaders for his St. Thomas squad coming into this tournament and proved that this weekend by his effectiveness scoring the ball and also on the defensive end. Jake showed a great knockdown touch from the midrange area and also came away with easy layups on most offensive possessions off putbacks from missed shots. Pike has an impressive ability to jump out of the gym and demonstrated it by soaring over defenders to the basket or rising above the rim to block shots and his presence was simply enough to throw offensive opponents off their game. Jake will look to make a huge impact as a senior this season, both as an emotional leader and a vocal one as well where his team will look to him for guidance!!
Larry Lyons Jr- Dawson High School (2023)
Larry displayed his amazing consistency to shoot the ball from deep well on Sunday for his Pearland Dawson team and constantly was able to hit his mark from beyond the three point line over the outstretched hands of defenders. Lyons also showed he can finish through contact, as he converted several and-1 opportunities at the free throw line and was constantly very vocal on defense as he was the juggernaut behind the aggressive style Dawson continued to play throughout the duration of the tournament. Larry is set to put on a show at both ends of the court this year as a studded senior and lead his team into the playoffs to contend against some tough matchups. Lyons will only get more fun to watch as the regular season begins and his team is put against some high-level competition!
Clarence Payia Clarence Payia 6'6" | SG Beaumont United | 2024 State TX – Beaumont United High School (2024)
Clarence showed his ability to dominate down low in the post on Sunday of the tournament, where his team looked to him to score in the paint. He demonstrated his full arsenal of moves, often causing the defender to leave their feet and either foul him or allow him to maneuver around them for an easy bucket. Payia definitely is benefitting from playing with a great backcourt of Wesley Yates Wesley Yates 6'4" | SG Beaumont United | 2023 State #36 Nation TX and Kayde Dotson Kayde Dotson 6'2" | PG Beaumont United | 2024 State #194 Nation TX , who are able to feed him the ball constantly and either allow him to work down low or pass the ball back out for a knockdown jumper. Payia will continue to make an impact in a starting role for his Wolves squad this year, playing a big man spot as they look to repeat on their past success!!!