Stellar November Performances (Pt. 2)
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With the highly anticipated 2021-22 Texas high school basketball season officially underway, we discuss some of the prospects starting the year off with stellar early season performances. Addison Harmon Addison Harmon 6'2" | PG Prosper | 2023 TX | Point…
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Continue ReadingWith the highly anticipated 2021-22 Texas high school basketball season officially underway, we discuss some of the prospects starting the year off with stellar early season performances.
Addison Harmon Addison Harmon 6'2" | PG Prosper | 2023 TX | Point Guard | Prosper HS | C/o ’23
Texas-ranked, Addison Harmon Addison Harmon 6'2" | PG Prosper | 2023 TX had a stellar outing where he put up a strong 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Harmon effectively utilized his 6-foot-2 size and frame to take small guards into the post where he could kick it out, finish under the basket, or use his post fadeaway to get the bucket. Good physicality and strength. Harmon also displayed phenomenal control and handle of the rock, very smooth in and outs, hesitations, and crossover moves that constantly got the defense off-balance and the created space needed to either shoot or pass. Defensively, Addison clamped down on the perimeter as he’s known to do, making it incredibly difficult for opposing guards to take him to the rack off the dribble. Addison Harmon Addison Harmon 6'2" | PG Prosper | 2023 TX proved to be a competitive point guard that really makes his presence felt on both sides of the ball.
Parker Hannah Parker Hannah 5'11" | PG Keller | 2023 State TX | Combo Guard | Keller HS | C/o ’23
At the Dallas Fall Classic, Parker Hannah Parker Hannah 5'11" | PG Keller | 2023 State TX proved to be well equipped with a bag full of moves that could create separation from any defender and take him to any spot on the floor that he desired. Ridiculous footwork, strong handles, and ability to produce his own shot off the dribble were insanely impressive and have been effective all season long. Killer crossovers, starts and stops on a dime, uncanny prowess to change speeds and directions with a knack for stopping a defender dead in his tracks before hitting a between the legs step back and launching his jumper over the top of the defense. Very heady in the open court, Hannah was a nightmare to deal with due to his footwork and quickness, he often tricked his defender with his euro-steps and pump fakes.
Alex Cotton Alex Cotton 6'5" | SG Hebron | 2023 State TX | Shooting Guard | Hebron HS | C/o ’23
To kick off the season, Alex Cotton Alex Cotton 6'5" | SG Hebron | 2023 State TX produced 32 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 steals with great efficiency and consistency. Cotton shot 12-of-17 from the field and 8-of-11 from beyond the arc, all from the wings and corners of the floor. Alex Cotton Alex Cotton 6'5" | SG Hebron | 2023 State TX was like a microwave with the way he got hot so quickly. He was an unconscious sniper who was incredibly deadly off the catch when spotting up. His shooting mechanics were very well polished, his snappy quick release allowed him to be unphased with a hand in his face and with defenders flying at him.
Corvin Oprea Corvin Oprea 6'3" | SG St. Mark's School of Texas | 2022 State TX | Shooting Guard | St. Mark’s School of Texas | C/o ’22
Lefty, Corvin Oprea Corvin Oprea 6'3" | SG St. Mark's School of Texas | 2022 State TX got his senior year started off right with a 20 point, 8 rebound, 5 assist performance where he played with great chemistry alongside his squad. This multifaceted player brought a lot to the table offensively, Oprea consistently knew where his teammates would be on the court and they always made sure to slash to the basket or pop out to the corner for a three-pointer whenever Corvin penetrated the lane. Deceptive driving skills, the 6-foot-4-inch guard attacked as if he was looking to score, drawing in defenders before dishing the ball out or tossing it to his nearest cutting teammate. One thing you have to love about Corvin Oprea Corvin Oprea 6'3" | SG St. Mark's School of Texas | 2022 State TX is the fact that he’s a very unselfish dime-dropping assist-man that sees the entire floor extremely well in a half-court setting.
Jaxon Miles Jaxon Miles 6'3" | SG Mansfield Legacy | 2022 State TX | Shooting Guard | Mansfield Legacy HS | C/o ’22
Jaxon Miles Jaxon Miles 6'3" | SG Mansfield Legacy | 2022 State TX had a nice start to his senior season, going for 20 points, and 8 rebounds, after nailing 4 three-pointers all from different spots beyond the perimeter while facing the Eastern Hills Highlanders. Miles showed the ability to be a knockdown jump shooter off the catch, displaying tremendous patience, focus, and a quick enough trigger to let it fly within limited space. The Mansfield Legacy guard had it going from the get-go, firing from all cylinders and consistently stretching the lead. Jaxon Miles Jaxon Miles 6'3" | SG Mansfield Legacy | 2022 State TX continues to receive a lot of interest and offers from Division 3 college programs such as Buena Vista University, Minnesota West College, and most recently Colby Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire.