CenTex Roundup: Top Five Scorers from Week 5

<p>Week 5 of the non-district schedule proved to be a high scoring affair for Central Texas prospects, from elite level recruits to unheralded players, and they are starting to get into a rhythm with district play quickly approaching.</p> <p>In our weekly CenTex Roundup series, we highlight some of the top scorers from the Austin-San Antonio Metroplex who impressed during that given week of the season. Today’s article features three state-ranked recruits in the 2021 class, as well as two Austin-area guards who lit up opponents from beyond-the-arc.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Here are the top five scorers from Week 5:</em></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="773413" first="KJ" last="Adams"] | PF | Westlake (2021)</strong></span></p> <p>In a matchup of two of the top-ranked teams in Central Texas, Adams dropped the hammer with a<strong> 39 point</strong> performance in Westlake’s 59-55 win over Antonian Prep. The Kansas commit continues to show why he is a top-five player in Texas and is simply unstoppable in the paint and around the rim. Adams has great strength and body control, and combine that with a soft touch at the basket, it is a recipe for consistent scoring success as opponents struggle to slow him down. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1027631" first="Kaden" last="Smart"] | PG | Hutto (2022)</strong></span></p> <p>Smart is enjoying a breakout junior season for Hutto and he had his top performance of the season dropping <strong>36 points</strong> in a win over Lake Travis. Smart couldn't miss from three-point range in the contest as he knocked down 9 threes against the Cavaliers. Smart was lethal as a catch-and-shoot weapon for the Hippos, hitting shots from both wing spots and the corner. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1027620" first="Braedyn" last="Dawes"] | SG | Vista Ridge (2021)</strong></span></p> <p>One of the top-scoring shooting guards in Austin for the 2021 class, Dawes continues to impress as a consistent scoring option for Vista Ridge and last week's performance was no different as he dropped <strong>30 points</strong> versus Austin High. Even with Dawes struggling from deep-range in the game, he found ways to put up points including going 7-of-9 from the free-throw line and converting on several fast-break opportunities.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="779898" first="Ja’Sean" last="Jackson"] | PG | Wagner (2021)</strong></span></p> <p>The UT-Rio Grande Valley commit is starting to heat up during his senior campaign as he had his top scoring performance of the season with <strong>30 points</strong> versus Waxahachie last week. Jackson shot 50% from the field in the game and hit a couple of shots from beyond-the-arc. The 6'1" point guard is showing why he is a top-ranked prospect in Texas being a three-level scorer with his versatile scoring ability and a nice jump shot.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Robbie Marshall | SG | Leander Glenn (2021)</strong></span></p> <p>Marshall made a name for himself last week with his impressive <strong>27 points</strong> versus Vandegrift where he earned all of his points from three-point territory. The senior shooting guard excels as a spot-up shooter and he was on fire from beyond-the-arc as he hit 9 threes against the Vipers. Marshall's shooting ability stretches the floor for the Grizzlies, and when he gets into a rhythm he can be a difference-maker for their offense.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Honorable Mention</strong></p> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id="779878" first="Coleton" last="Benson"] (Bowie) - 27 points vs Lake Travis</em></p> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id="1027630" first="Jaelyn" last="Brooks"] (Round Rock) - 26 points vs Manor</em></p> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id="1039048" first="Jailen" last="Bedford"] (Hutto) - 26 points vs Lake Travis</em></p> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id="892165" first="Levi" last="Rutledge"] (Cedar Park) - 25 points vs Lockhart</em></p>