2022 Rankings Risers: Central Texas Prospects

<p>With the spring grassroots season finishing up last month and the summer season just beginning, it was time for an updated <em><a href="https://prephoops.com/texas/rankings/2022-rankings/">2022 Texas Rankings</a> </em>since our last update after the high school year. In each rankings update, there are several players that rise up the board thanks to great play in tournaments and circuit events. This article highlights four players from the Central Texas area that made a jump up the state rankings and continue to impress with their play. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1051196" first="Anariss" last="Brandon"] | 6’1" PG | Converse Judson</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>New Ranking: 43</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Previous Ranking: 68</em></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: left;">Brandon made the Stock Risers list in our last rankings update in March and he once made a big move up in this update, jumping from number 68 to number 43 overall in Texas. The 13 ranked point guard in the state is a very athletic floor general who does a great job of pushing the pace and finishing in the open court and in transition. Can control the offense and set up teammates for open shots, in addition, Brandon is also a plus defender who can also bring down a few rebounds per game. <em>Averaged 19.7 points (39% from three-point range), 4.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game in his junior season at Judson. Earned UIL 6A Region IV All-Region Team &amp; 27-6A First Team All-District (MVP).</em></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1149308" first="Jordan" last="Mason"] | 6’2" PG | San Antonio Clark</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>New Ranking: 53</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Previous Ranking: 70</em></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: left;">A smooth and methodic point guard with savvy handles, Mason is one of the top floor generals in San Antonio and made the leap up the rankings to the number 15 point guard in Texas. Mason was consistently a late-game closer down the stretch for Clark in the playoffs last season, making winning plays and showing a great understanding of half-court sets. Mason can do it all from the guard spot, where he is money from the mid-range, but also can extend out and knock down three-pointers. Is an underrated rebounder and can use his length to disrupt on defense. <em>Earned UIL 6A All-State Team. </em></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1149309" first="Jesse" last="Peart"] | 6’4" CG | Boerne-Champion</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>New Ranking: 93</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Previous Ranking: 114<br /> </em></p> <ul> <li>Peart had a tremendous junior year for Boerne-Champion and has continued his dominant play into the spring grassroots season, earning him a jump into the top 100 players in the state. A true combo-guard who can run point and shows great passing ability, while also providing an off-ball shooting presence on the wings. Peart has good size and length for the position and has been steadily improving since his sophomore season. <em>Averaged 13.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.4 steals per game in his junior season with Boerne-Champion. Earned UIL 5A All-State Team.</em></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1039599" first="Donovan" last="M Santoro-Simmons"] | 6’8" SF | Austin Westlake</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>New Ranking: 89</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Previous Ranking: 147</em></p> <ul> <li>Santoro-Simmons has been making waves this spring with his play and scoring ability as a stretch forward and prototypical wing. He has shown really good range on his shot, can knock down mid-range jumpers, and he has developed some nice handles that allow him to get into the paint and finish around the rim. Santoro-Simmons has a ton of upside as a scorer and has traits to develop into a good rebounder and defender. Be on the lookout for Santoro-Simmons this summer and with Austin Westlake this upcoming high school season.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>