TexasHoops.com -- Class of 2012

MARCUS does everything on a basketball court very well but most importantly, he is a ferocious competitor who refuses to lose. He plays with relentless passion and makes whatever play is necessary to win the game. He is just as likely to win a game by grabbing the decisive rebound, making the right pass, taking it to the rim or hitting the open 3 point shot. He can handle the ball very well, has great floor vision, totally understands the game, is a true leader that everyone listens to and follows and has a man’s body to compete.

RASHEED is a talented all-around athlete who does everything well on the court. He is smooth with the ball, can break down the defense at anytime, is a crafty finisher in traffic, has a nice pull-up jumper and a smooth release from the 3 point line. He can take over or play the role of set up man, is a good rebounding guard, sees the floor very well, plays a controlled and savvy game and never seems panicked. He has the length and athleticism to be an excellent on the ball defender.

DANUEL is a smooth open court athlete who exploded this summer with his energetic play-making game. He is very fast in the open court, can handle the ball, slashes to the rim, can finish in transition and makes everything look easy. He has a nice stroke from 15-17 feet, can hit the 3 point shot, can create, takes long strides to the rim and is an explosive finisher. He can leap, is a good rebounding wing and is all over the court as he effortlessly glides around the floor.

SHAQUILLE is a beast in the lane who can take up space and control the paint with his strength and aggressiveness. He can space you out on the low block and gets the ball where he wants it in the paint, is tough to stop when he gets the ball on the block, has powerful moves to the rim and is nimble for his size. He can hit the 12 footer, has a soft touch and uses the glass well. He has good hands, works hard and can dominate the boards.

LJ is a smooth and effortless floor leader who can find the open man and get teammates easy scoring opportunities. He plays with good speed and quickness while staying under control, sees the floor well, makes good decisions and will snap off some big time passes. He has a smooth stroke with 3 point range, is strong with the ball against pressure, controls the pace and tempo of the game and is a heady player that is hard to rattle. He was recovering from a lower leg injury during the season and may still be a step away from back to full speed.

PRINCE can be a dominant paint presence as a shot blocker and rebounder. He is quick on defense, anticipates well and has good timing and reach to alter and block many shots. He is a good rebounder, keeps the ball up high and makes good outlet passes. He is developing as a scorer, can catch and finish around the rim and will only get better as he improves his touch and feel on the offensive end.

JORDAN is a scoring point guard who can create his own shot and has a quick release off the dribble. He has deep range from behind the 3 point arc, can run hot and cold but scores in bunches when he gets in a rhythm, can take it to the rim and finish and has good body control in the paint. He has good one-on-one moves, is best with the ball in his hands, plays hard and with energy and can defend on the ball.

CHRIS is a strong bodied lefty paint player with a soft touch at the rim. He has powerful moves to the hole, moves very well for his size, can step out and hit the 12 to 15 footer and works for the ball on the block. He is a strong and aggressive rebounder, has the body to bang at both ends, is a nice passer off the block and can block shots. He has trimmed down and looks to be turning the corner after a very strong summer.

ZACH is an immensely talented player who can compete at the highest level when he is committed and focused on the game of basketball. He chose to take some time away from basketball and focus on football during the summer and this fall. He has a great basketball build, runs the floor well, is very skilled, has a soft touch and is a good passer. He has the body to compete on the boards, can create from 15 feet, has the body to take up space and score inside and can block shots and take charges.

NICK is a talented athlete with the ability to finish at the rim or step out and play facing the bucket. He has an athletic basketball build, runs the floor well, is a nice rebounder and can defend inside and out. He has a nice mid-range jumper, can hit the open 3 point shot, finishes well on the block and can finish in transition. He has stretches where he tends to float and play passive but can take over when he gets his game going.

ZELDRIC is a thick bodied player who showed a solid face-up game this summer which included a nice touch from the 3 point line. He has a soft touch around the rim, can handle it on the perimeter well for a big man, is a good passer from the top of the key and moves well for his size. He is very strong, can take up space in the lane, is a defensive presence, has nice bounce for his size and can block shots.

NIEM is a wiry slashing athlete who can score at the rim or step out and stroke it from the 3 point line. He has good body control on moves to the rim, can finish in traffic with contact, has a soft touch from 12-15 feet and a smooth and effortless stroke. He has a quick first step, can handle it in the open court, has good speed in transition and uses his length to finish. He has nice bounce and can defend with his long arms and quick hands.

TAUREAN saw his stock improve with a very solid showing through the summer. He is a quick leaper, runs the floor very well and is constantly around the ball making plays. He has a soft touch on the mid-range jumper, can slash to the rim from 15 feet and is quick to loose balls in the paint. He gets a lot of trash by hanging around the rim, can block shots and is a good rebounder.

CHARLES is a terrific athlete who can show signs of being an elite level player as he can take over games in spurts. He is a high flying athlete to the rim, really elevates well on his jumper, has 3 point range and a smooth jumper from 15-17 feet. He handles the ball well, can slash from the wing or finish in transition, can elevate and grab rebounds and has the talent to really defend.

ATIF is a well built wing who can make plays with his athleticism and toughness. He is a competitive player, isn’t afraid to take it to the rim and look for contact and rebounds well from the wing. He has a good mid-range game, can hit the open 3 point shot and has the ball skills to attack the rim and score in transition. He will do the dirty work and the little things at both ends to help a team win.

JEREMY is a long and very skilled big man with a nice overall skill set and soft touch facing the bucket. He can pull up as a trailer and hit the 15 feet elbow jumper or stop at the 3 point line and hit the open shot. He challenges and blocks shots with his long reach, is a nice rebounder and runs the floor well. He can finish on the low block but will need to add a lot of weight and strength to add the inside threat with his other talents.

MICHAEL is a strong and talented guard/wing who will need to show the overall development of his game as he takes the floor this season. He is a powerful force with the ball in his hands, can bull his way to the hole and has the body to take contact and finish. He has nice speed in the open court, pushes the ball up court and can hit the mid-range jumper. He has shown flashes of talent but has yet to put it all together in a controlled basketball environment.

TREY is a strong scoring wing who can slash to the rim with a combination of quickness and strength. He has an explosive first step, can finish above the rim, is a crafty scorer in the paint against size and can take contact and finish. He is a good leaper, runs the floor and finishes in transition well and can create for others with the ball in his hands. He has the athleticism to really guard on the wing and can get on the boards.

PAUL is strong built guard with a steady and solid floor game. He is a good shooter who can knock down the 3 point shot, can create and get into the paint, and is a deceptively explosive finisher at the rim. He is quick with the ball, makes good decisions and has a good feel for running a team or taking over offensively when needed.

RYAN is a very strong and physical guard who can bull his way to the rim through traffic. He has good speed with the ball in the open floor, sees up the floor well, can take it to the rim and finishes strong in traffic. He has a nice touch in the lane, can hit the 3 point shot, can create for his teammates and is a tough and aggressive defender on the ball.

RAYMOND is a rangy and slashing guard who can create and get to the rim and has the size and length to finish in traffic. He is a good ball handler, can push it up court in the open floor, has good speed and is a good leaper. He has a nice mid-range game, can pull up off the dribble and hit the 15 footer, will hit the open 3 point shot and can defend on the ball.

DAVID is a solid guard who plays a steady game and can take over when he gets in a rhythm shooting. He is a very good shooter, can elevate and stroke the 3 point shots, gets hot and scores in bunches and can slash and finish in traffic. He has good overall speed and quickness, can handle the ball, is a unselfish player who will hit the open man and gets steals with quick hands and hard-nosed man-to-man defense.

DAMYEAN is a rangy and athletic slasher who can finish at the rim with good body control and a crafty touch. He has a nice inside/outside game, can get to the rim from 15 feet and has a nice mid-range touch. He has a quick and active body, gets to loose balls, comes up with trash on the offensive boards and can defend on the wing or on the block. He contributes in a lot of ways and always seems to be around the ball.

CLYDE is a long and rangy tweener with the skills and talent to really break out over the next year. He handles the ball well for his size, can knock down the 3 point shot, can create and get to the rim and runs the floor very well. He is more of an open court player, excels in the transition game, gets trash off the boards and is a good rebounder. He moves well for his size and his inside/ouside combination make him very intriguing as he gets stronger and tougher.

JETT is a long and rangy wing who can slash to the rim and finishes well with either hand. He has good body control, goes to the offensive boards well, cleans up around the goal and has a nose for loose balls. He can create off the dribble, has a soft touch out to the 3 point line, is a good passer and handles it well in the open court. He is a smart player with a good feel for the game at both ends.

ANTOINE is a long and lean paint player who is active around the rim and plays with energy. He runs the floor hard, catches and finishes quickly at the rim, will attack the rim, has good hands and works hard to get position and loose balls. He is a good rebounder, can block shots and will need to add some weight and stength.

ANDREW is a big, wide load in the paint who can move bodies and has good hands and feet for his size. He has a very soft touch on the low block, catches the ball well, makes strong post moves and can kick it out to the open shooter. He has the body to take up a ton of space, sets screens and hold his position at both ends. He lacks foot speed to keep up in an up tempo game but is very solid in a half court setting.

BRANFORD is a very fast and quick point guard who can create as he is constantly looking to break down the defense. He gets into the lane, can find the open man in traffic and has a good feel for finishing against size. He is always looking to push the ball up court, makes good decisions on the fly and is a very quick defender on the ball. He has a nice mid-range jumper and can create offense with steals in the open floor.

DELVIN is a very athletic wing with a strong basketball body. He has the ability to take smaller wings inside and power his way to the rim, can take it to the hole strong, finishes with some bounce at the rim and gets points off the offensive boards. He can knock down the 3 point shot, is a good rebounder, gets out in transition and has a lively body. He needs to play with more urgency to make an impact throughout the game.

MATT is a strong and competitive kid who will stick his nose in and compete. He is a crafty scorer, can get into traffic and finish, has a nice stroke from 16-18 feet and uses his body well to get into the lane. He is a good rebounding guard, will body up defensively and work the ball, handles the ball well against pressure and makes solid and steady decisions.

TRAVIS is a strong guard with a crafty scoring ability. He can slash to the rim and finish with contact, makes difficult finishes in traffic, can take contact and just knows how to get his points. He is a nice shooter with 3 point range, handles the ball well and is a smart player. He isn’t flashy and doesn’t fly around the court with athleticism but just has a good head for the game and a steady and controlled game.

EVAN is a steady floor leader who keep everyone involved and makes good decisions in the open floor. He likes to attack the defense in the open floor, really looks to push the ball at every chance, makes things happen with his speed and quickness and can find the open man in transition. He has a nice 1st step to the hole, looks to create easy buckets for teammates and has good feel and vision. He doesn’t look to score but can finish and knock down open shots when available.

JAMES is a tweener in his skill level but is very athletic and active to the ball. He is a good leaper, can run the floor and finish in transition, is quick to the rim from 15 feet and can knock down the mid-range shot. He is a good rebounder, quick to loose balls, comes up with trash in the lane and finishes well around the bucket. He has a good basketball body, can guard multiple positions and has potential as his skill level improves.

JABRIL is a quick and speedy floor leader who create for his teammates. He sees up the floor well, will set up players for open shots and has a good feel for the game. He can knock down the open 3 point shot, can create in traffic, makes good decisions, plays under control and is a good on the ball defender. He is an unselfish player who is willing to keep others involved and play without looking to score or take bad shots.

SCOTT is a heady and crafty player who can lead a team and is a steady presence on the floor. He is a good shooter with 3 point range, can slip inside the defense and hit the mid-range jumper and can kick out to the open man. He makes good decisions, knows how to play the game, works hard and can push the ball up court or play in a half court game.

DOMINIQUE is a long and rangy athlete who is very effective on the boards and cleaning up junk in the paint. He is quick off the floor, has the length to finish inside, can get to the rim off the dribble and attacks the offensive boards. He runs the floor hard, finishes well in transition, can block shots and showed signs of a more complete offensive game and improved skills over the summer.

CHRIS is a very quick, fast and shifty point guard who can play the game at a very high pace. He excels in the open court, sees up the floor well and is always looking to create scoring chances with his quickness to the paint. He has a strong build to take contact and finish, has a nice touch on the mid-range jumper, can penetrate and dish and is a quick on the ball defender.

KENDALL is a quick and fast point guard who has a good feel for the game and continues to show improvement. He can really push the ball up court in transition, sees the floor well, is very unselfish, can break down the defense and creates scoring opportunities for teammates. He can knock down the open 3 point shot, has a nice pull-up jumper, is a good floor leader and hustles on defense. He is the ½ brother of Deron Williams.

JACOBY is a deceptive player in that he doesn’t do everything smooth and easy but he is a very effective player who can do a lot of things to help a team. He handles the ball well, can create with a quick and strong first step, gets into the lane and finishes well in traffic and can dish to the open man. He has a nice mid-range jumper off the dribble, can create space to get his shot off and will hit open 3's. He is a nice rebounding guard and has a nose for the ball.

SCHUYLER is a very skilled big wing who can shoot it out to the 3 point line or create and finish at the rim. He runs the floor well, can finish in transition, is a good spot-up shooter and has a nice stroke. He has the size to go inside and get on the boards, can post-up or play from 20 feet out, is a nice passer and can guard inside and out.

CHRISTIAN is a versatile and long tweener who can do a lot of things well to help a team. He has the length to finish inside, is quick to the rim from 15 feet, can handle the ball on the perimeter and can knock down the open 15-17 footer. He runs the floor well, can guard on the wing or in the paint and has a solid basketball build. He will be a player to watch this season as he works to polish his over skill level and develop a complete perimeter game.

DAVID is a gritty and tough scorer who has a knack for finishing in traffic. He is a hard-nosed player, has a smooth stroke from the 3 point line, can create off the dribble and finishes well with contact around the rim. He draws contact and gets to the free throw line, has nice bounce at the rim, is a solid and hard working defender.

CONNOR is a very good shooter who can create and get into the paint as well. He gets good elevation on his jumper, has a nice stroke from the 3 point line, has quick moves to the hole and can finish or dish in the paint. He makes good decisions with the ball, can push it up court, has nice speed in the open floor and plays under control.

JEFFREY is a productive player that may not always look pretty but gets a lot done. He can finish at the rim, has shifty moves to the hole, can hit the open 3 point shot and sets screens and moves to the open spot to hit shots. He is a good rebounder, has good bounce, is quick to the ball and can handle the ball well in the open court.

TAYLOR is a hard working and gritty competitor who makes plays with his hustle and high basketball IQ. He has nice speed and quickness, can turn the corner and get into the lane and will hit the open man. He can knock down open shots with 3 point range, can pull-up off the dribble and is a crafty finisher in traffic. He works hard on defense and just seems to be in the right place.

MARCUS is a solid all-around athlete who does a lot of things well. He can handle the ball well for his size, is a good passer, can set people up in pick-in-roll situations and is a nice athlete on the wing. He can knock down shots from the 3 point line, can go to the boards and runs the floor well. He doesn’t do anything flashy or over the top but is a solid contributor in many areas.

ROB is a fast and quick guard who can create his own offense and is tough to contain when he puts the ball on the floor. He will attack the rim off the dribble, can finish inside against size, has a soft pull-up jumper and can knock down the open 3 point shot. He can push the ball in the open court and sees up the floor well. He has quick hands on defense and is a pesky defender in the full court.

MYLES is a good athlete with a nice mid-range and in game. He is quick to the hole, has good body control, twists and slithers his way to the rim and makes difficult finishes in traffic. He is quick to loose balls and rebounds, scores quickly on the offensive boards, has a soft touch from 15 feet, can handle and pass well and is a hard working defender.

TREY is a very quick and fast point guard who plays with a lot of confidence and leadership. He is a very good ball handler and passer, sees the floor very well, makes good decisions and plays under control. He doesn’t look to score much but can hit the open 3 point shot and will break down the defense and dish. He is a quick defender who gets his hands on loose balls. He tore his ACL mid-summer and will miss most if not all of his senior season. NOT RANKED DUE TO INJURY