2022s Guards from the Space City Collision

The Space City Collision in Houston had an abundance of talent flowing through the Mi3 Center. Some of that talent were 2022 graduates still honing their skills looking for a prep school, prep academy, or collegiate opportunity. There were a few point and combo guard prospects who were impressive during game play all weekend. We will take a look at the 2022 players who impressed in Houston. [player_tooltip player_id="783260" first="Devon’drake" last="Arvie"] (Tangi Elite | 6’2" | Beau Chene) The smooth shooting guard from the Acadiana area went to work against YB33 in an overtime game. His 30 point performance was Arvie being himself. He has one of the best mid-range pull-ups in the prep game and is a clever finisher in the open floor. Arive is one of the best two way guards the Boot has. However, his offensive display from this game, and others, showed what kind of offensive weapon he can be when given the opportunity. [player_tooltip player_id="1378174" first="Donovan" last="Davis"] (Louisiana Fire | 5’11" | Southern Lab) Davis was one of the key components in his team having an undefeated weekend. He was probably the most disruptive guard on the floor with his "in your face" style of man-to-man defense. Davis caused an abundance of turnovers and showed his speed changing ends when the turnovers were caused. His aggressiveness was infectious. He led by example with his play and showed the leadership qualities of a true point guard. RJ Gray, Jr. (Louisiana Fire | 6’0" | St. Amant) The Fire point guard from St. Amant was a pleasant surprise to see over the weekend. Gray had a two-handed dunk on the weekend which showed his explosion to the rim during a transition situation. He also had straight line drives that showed his first step and quickness to the rim. Gray showed good decision-making on the break as well making the proper reads when to pass and when to score. I would not be surprised if he garners some genuine interest after his play this weekend. Ke’shawn Hassell (Pasadena Lockdown | 6’0" | Pasadena) Hassell was one of the first players that I saw on Friday night entering Mi3 and you could tell that he has a maturity to his game not a lot of other players had. He was very good a draining the pull-up three in transition and was equally as good in spot-up situations. Hassell also created transition opportunities by reading passing lanes and being good at gaining the possession of 50/50 balls and passing them ahead to teammates. Hassell created opportunities for others and shot consistently from deep in Houston. Kyron Jackson (Xtreme Hoops ’23 | 5’10" | Carencro) Jackson was a little up and down with his play this weekend and sometimes it showed when he got a little careless with the ball. However, when he was locked in, there was no one better at attacking the rim this weekend. Jackson has an electric first step and showed that he can get to the rim in a hiccup. He had a couple of plays where he caught a rebound off the rim and flushed it with ease along with some finishes through contact. Jackson displayed a high motor as well. When he has the ball in his hands, get ready for a show. [player_tooltip player_id="1053314" first="Jordan" last="Reams"] (Louisiana Fire | 6’2" | Denham Springs) Reams showed an aggressiveness during his weekend in Houston that I had not seen before while watching him play. He was more assertive and took every opportunity he could to get to the rim. Reams was also better on the defensive end and showed very good lateral movement in man-to-man situations. The corner three was good to Jordan as well. His shooting from that spot showed that he was a threat from the arc and in the paint. Houston was very good to Reams and his team going as they went 4-0. Darel Reece (Texas Takevoer Elite ’23 Greg | 6’2" | College Park) Reece is the quintessential example of what one expects a combo guard to be. He had games over the weekend where he was good at spotting up or scoring from the perimeter. Other games, he played the point well and dished assists to the finishers and shooters on his team. Because of his ability to play either guard position, it allows him to stay on the floor while others have the hot hand. TTE Greg was 3-1 and Reece had a major role in that success. The recruiting window is still very much open for 2022 players and the gentlemen above put in some quality work over the weekend. Schools looking to fill roster slots and need a smaller guard should look at these seven individuals.

The Space City Collision in Houston had an abundance of talent flowing through the Mi3 Center. Some of that talent were 2022 graduates still honing their skills looking for a prep school, prep academy, or collegiate opportunity. There were a few point and combo guard prospects who were impressive during game play all weekend. We will take a look at the 2022 players who impressed in Houston.

Devon’drake Arvie Devon’drake Arvie 6'2" | CG Beau Chene | 2022 State LA (Tangi Elite | 6’2" | Beau Chene)

The smooth shooting guard from the Acadiana area went to work against YB33 in an overtime game. His 30 point performance was Arvie being himself. He has one of the best mid-range pull-ups in the prep game and is a clever finisher in the open floor. Arive is one of the best two way guards the Boot has. However, his offensive display from this game, and others, showed what kind of offensive weapon he can be when given the opportunity.

Donovan Davis Donovan Davis 5'11" | PG Southern Lab | 2022 State LA (Louisiana Fire | 5’11" | Southern Lab)

Davis was one of the key components in his team having an undefeated weekend. He was probably the most disruptive guard on the floor with his "in your face" style of man-to-man defense. Davis caused an abundance of turnovers and showed his speed changing ends when the turnovers were caused. His aggressiveness was infectious. He led by example with his play and showed the leadership qualities of a true point guard.

RJ Gray, Jr. (Louisiana Fire | 6’0" | St. Amant)

The Fire point guard from St. Amant was a pleasant surprise to see over the weekend. Gray had a two-handed dunk on the weekend which showed his explosion to the rim during a transition situation. He also had straight line drives that showed his first step and quickness to the rim. Gray showed good decision-making on the break as well making the proper reads when to pass and when to score. I would not be surprised if he garners some genuine interest after his play this weekend.

Ke’shawn Hassell (Pasadena Lockdown | 6’0" | Pasadena)

Hassell was one of the first players that I saw on Friday night entering Mi3 and you could tell that he has a maturity to his game not a lot of other players had. He was very good a draining the pull-up three in transition and was equally as good in spot-up situations. Hassell also created transition opportunities by reading passing lanes and being good at gaining the possession of 50/50 balls and passing them ahead to teammates. Hassell created opportunities for others and shot consistently from deep in Houston.

Kyron Jackson (Xtreme Hoops ’23 | 5’10" | Carencro)

Jackson was a little up and down with his play this weekend and sometimes it showed when he got a little careless with the ball. However, when he was locked in, there was no one better at attacking the rim this weekend. Jackson has an electric first step and showed that he can get to the rim in a hiccup. He had a couple of plays where he caught a rebound off the rim and flushed it with ease along with some finishes through contact. Jackson displayed a high motor as well. When he has the ball in his hands, get ready for a show.

Jordan Reams Jordan Reams 6'2" | SG Denham Springs | 2022 State LA (Louisiana Fire | 6’2" | Denham Springs)

Reams showed an aggressiveness during his weekend in Houston that I had not seen before while watching him play. He was more assertive and took every opportunity he could to get to the rim. Reams was also better on the defensive end and showed very good lateral movement in man-to-man situations. The corner three was good to Jordan as well. His shooting from that spot showed that he was a threat from the arc and in the paint. Houston was very good to Reams and his team going as they went 4-0.

Darel Reece (Texas Takevoer Elite ’23 Greg | 6’2" | College Park)

Reece is the quintessential example of what one expects a combo guard to be. He had games over the weekend where he was good at spotting up or scoring from the perimeter. Other games, he played the point well and dished assists to the finishers and shooters on his team. Because of his ability to play either guard position, it allows him to stay on the floor while others have the hot hand. TTE Greg was 3-1 and Reece had a major role in that success.

The recruiting window is still very much open for 2022 players and the gentlemen above put in some quality work over the weekend. Schools looking to fill roster slots and need a smaller guard should look at these seven individuals.