Prep Hoops Circuit Program Profile: Texas Swish

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Clayton Conover

March 30, 2022 @ 06:00 AM

Damien Robinson, Athletic Director of the Texas Swish was able to talk with us about the program history and a bit more about who will be the future of the organization. The Swish are working to become the best team in the nation, continue to build out D1 scholarships and foster successful athletes off the court. Starting off, lets get to know Robinson a little better. Coming from Dallas Hillcrest High School, Robinson has fond memories of his AAU days where he was tasked with guarding Jason Kidd and Carlos Williamson back in the day. After high school he played football at the University of Iowa. His time at Iowa taught him valuable information about running a high level, tightly knit program geared for all out competition. Post-grad, Robinson wanted to give back to the community allowing kids the opportunity to play club sports regardless of their ability to afford it. It is ultimately about creating the right skillsets, fundamental habits, and quality grades so that these young men are successful regardless of where hoops takes them.

Pillars & Alumni

Giving back is the mindset of the Swish, by allowing athletes an opportunity to showcase their skills without the economic barrier of entry. The Swish boast three boys teams, a 17u, 9th grade, and 6th grade.

One of the original athletes with the club, Daniss Jenkins, who became the defensive player of the year at University of Pacific. Another big time name, who is still playing is Arterio Morris Arterio Morris 6'4" | PG Dallas Kimball | 2022 State #16 Nation TX , a 5-star point guard who recently committed to Texas back in November. Morris’s calling card is his shifty handle, allowing him to break down just about whoever he wants out of pick and roll or isolations.

Current names to look out for within the Texas Swish are a variety of 2023 prospects. Starting with Red Oak’s Tarrance Warren, he is a consistent pullup shooter all the way out to the three point line. When combining his game by game consistency and above average reaction speed, Warren will likely be a notable name in a few months. Ty Hurndon of Crandall High School is the lone 2024 prospect who possesses an above average shooting ability as a wing at 6’8. Hurndon is also capable putting the ball on the floor when attacking closeouts, especially when he maintains his aggressiveness. Drew Clock from Aledo High School stands at 6’1, should be an eye catching guard throughout the summer. Offensively, Clock does well staying aggressive while balancing his confidence with intuition. While he is an excellent high volume shooter, the guard does well seeking out contact when attacking the rim. Marcus Shaw will be an underrated 2023 guard only because of his size (or lack there of). At 5’10 Shaw is capable of dunking and is a big time vertical athlete. He gets his minutes thanks to his high energy level and complete dedication to the team goals.

The Swish will likely be one of Texas’s quickest growing programs thanks to the NCAA experience and culture brought into helping these athletes. This summer will be tough competition throughout Texas.