January’s Standout Juniors (Guards)
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Luke Coughran AZ #44 SG #6 HEIGHT 6'2" POS SG CLASS 2024 View Profile Luke Coughran Instagram Twitter State: Arizona School: Dream City Chrisitan Club: LivON EYBL Not only is Luke Coughran Luke Coughran 6’2″ | SG Dream City Chrisitan…
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Continue ReadingNot only is Luke Coughran Luke Coughran 6’2″ | SG Dream City Chrisitan | 2024 State an incredible scorer but he’s also an absolutely lethal jump shooter as well. Coughran had 145 three-pointers to his name by the end of January and counting, along with multiple 30 and 40 point performances on the season.
-42 points, 6 three-pointers made, 16-of-18 free-throws made, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks vs Katy Seven Lakes
-33 points, 8 three-pointers made, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals vs Katy Paetow
-29 points, 7 three-pointers made, and 3 assists vs Mayde Creek
-20 points, 6 three-pointers made, and 6 rebounds vs Katy Cinco Ranch
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Damarion Dennis
Damarion Dennis
Athletic combo guard with a knack for finishing tough shots at the rim whether he’s scoring above the rim or with a crafty layup through traffic. Dennis is also an tremendous offensive rebounder who is often there to extend the play or putback a teammate’s miss.
-23 points and 9 rebounds in a win over Seguin.
-21 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals in a win over Smithson Valley.
-18 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals in win over San Antonio Pieper.
Walking bucket and highlight reel that checks every box as a 5-star shooting guard. There’s nothing on the court that Johnson can’t do, especially offensively, Tre is effectively unstoppable on and off the ball in the half court, open court, as well as transition and this talent shows consistently on a game to game basis from the tip to the buzzer.
-30 points, 5 three-pointers made, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals in a win over Highland Park
28 points, 5 three-pointers made, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and a block in a win over Richardson Pearce
-24 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks in a win over Irving
-20 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals in a win over Richardson
-19 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals in a win over Irving Nimitz
-19 points, 5 three-pointers made, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks in a win over Richardson Berkner
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One of the purest three-point specialist in the state, some games Arhan can destroy a team with his off ball movements and use of screens and other games he can beat you with his swift footwork, dribble pull-ups, and stepbacks.
-24 points in a win over Flower Mound
-19 points, 3 three-pointers made, and 6 rebounds in a win over Plano West
-17 points, 3 three-pointers made, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals in a win over Flower Mound Marcus
-17 points and 5 three-pointers made in a win over Plano East
-16 points and 3 three-pointers made in a win over Lewisville
In route to 1000 career points, Perez led the Brewer Bears in scoring, assists, and steals. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year has been such a consistent defensive talent this season that he’s picked up at least 1 steal in each game and countless matches with 3 or more takeaways.
-21 points and 3 steals to defeat Aledo
-21 points, 6 assists, and 2 blocks to defeat Azle
-18 points, 3 three-pointers made, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals to defeat Saginaw
-16 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals to defeat Witchita Falls Rider
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Aidan Richard
Aidan Richard
Aidan Richard has emerged as a lethal shooter from outside, knocking down over 90 three-pointers this season at 47% clip. Richard is a big body with a high and fluid release point.
-31 points, 7-of-9 three-pointers made, in a win against San Antonio Marshall
-24 points, 4 three-pointers made, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists in a win against San Antonio Churchill
-23 points, 4 three-pointers made, and 7 rebounds in a win against San Antonio Roosevelt
-25 points, 3 three-pointers made, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds in a win against San Antonio Brandels
Ashton Simmons Ashton Simmons 6’3″ | PG West Brook | 2024 State #228 Nation has taken this season by storm and made a name for himself as one of the top basketball players in all of Texas. Ideal size for a lead guard with the craftiness and athleticism to match.
-26 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals in a victory against Kingwood
-23 points, 3 three-pointers made, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals in a victory against Houston North Shore
-18 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 steals in a victory against Houston Summer Creek
-18 points, 4 three-pointers made, and 2 steals in a victory against Kingwood