2024 Clutch City Grassroots Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I will be breaking down some of the top players in the city of Houston, Texas. With no particular order we take a deep dive into some great talent coming out of Clutch City for the 2024 up and coming senior class. Here's what you can look forward too talent wise coming out of the great city of Houston Texas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1217197"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cpu003e3 star recruit. Great size at 6'8, has a great wingspan for blocking shots u0026amp; getting out into the passing lanes for steals. Chris has a solid back to basket game on the block. Good court vision passing to open shooters off the double. Smooth jumper, has the ability to step outside and knock down 3's. Chris is also a solid rebounder down low.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1218011"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cpu003e3 star recruit. At 6'4 [player_tooltip player_id='1218011' first='Cameron' last='Patterson'] is a scoring combo guard. He knows how to get to his spots to score. His elite perimeter shooting really stands out on film. Fearless penetrator, can finish over taller defenders. Fundamentally sound. Very aggressive on the offensive. With his shooting ability the future is bright for the Summer Creek shooting guard. I expect a big summer in AAU from Patterson.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1217934"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cpu003e3 star recruit. Anthony AJ Bates a very good point guard. Great touch finishing at the rim. Great speed and acceleration with the ball. Has the ability to knock down the three point shot. The district MVP for this season at Seven Lakes high school. Great court vision can really see the floor. Likes to get out in the passing lanes and get steals. Fundamental ball handling not a flashy player, no unnecessary dribbles. Plays at 110%, great hustler as well. This kid will be a great player at the next level.u0026nbsp;u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1354707"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cpu003e3 star recruit. Athletic small forward, at 6'7 Devon plays above the rim displaying his athleticism. Great finisher around the rim. Great wingspan very active jumping passing lanes and getting steals. Runs the floor very well. Crashes the glass very well for rebounds u0026amp; putback dunks. Smooth jump shot has good touch. Finishes through contact at the rim, will be a great player at the next level u0026amp; for PSAT this up and coming season.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1220767"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cpu003e3 star recruit. This kid has a great motor. Energy on the court is unmatched. Plays with a chip on his shoulder. 6'2 Point Guard Zion is a great on ball defender, gets after it on the defensive side of the ball getting steals in passing lanes and picking the pocket of ball handlers. Has great ball handling in the iso can break down his defender and create his own shot or for others. Zion can knock down the perimeter shot in rhythm u0026amp; is a fearless penetrator attacking bigger defenders. Crafty finisher at the rim u0026amp; hustles his but off. Coach's at the next level will love this kid.u0026nbsp;u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1352537"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003cpu003e4 star recruit. Athletic skilled power forward/center, has great strength. Has a college ready body. Elite shot blocker. Very good finisher in the pick and roll. Can also step out and knock down the 18 foot jumper. Good touch for a big man. Plays above the rim. Dominates the paint and asserts his force down low. Good speed and lateral quickness as a big man. Able to guard smaller players on the switch. Robert has the ability and skillset to make it to the NBA.u0026nbsp;u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1220763"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"u003cpu003e3 star recruit. Divine is a 6'3 combo guard. Divine is very good at getting to his sweet spots to score. Can score at all three levels. Great at breaking down his defender on pick and roll along with switches on the screen. Has a nice floater in the lane. Can really knock down the three ball from outside. Great out in transition finishing the play. Lethal scorer u0026amp; finishes through contact. Keeps the ball on a tight string when ball handling.u0026nbsp;u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1217893"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"u003cpu003e3 star recruit. Even though Justin is a smaller guard at 5'10 this kid has elite ball handling skills u0026amp; heart. Justin is great at attacking the basket and slithering through defenders to get to the bucket. Great at breaking down defenders off the dribble and passing to the open man when defenders close in on him. Draws a lot of attention off penetration that will free up shooters on the perimeter. Likes to get others involved but will be aggressive and score from all three levels on the floor. Makes great decisions in the pick and roll.u0026nbsp;u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1218010"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"4 star recruit. Jared is a skilled 6'5 point guard at Silsbee High, who has been improving his ranking and recruiting stock. Very athletic, plays above the rim. Gets out in passing lanes to get deflections and fast break points. Great court vision can see the entire floor makes good decisions as a facilitator. Smooth jump shot can knock down the three ball at a high clip. Plays with great confidence. Very poise, he lets the game come to him and doesn't force anything. Takes what the defense gives him. I see Jared being a pro at the next level with his skill set.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":9,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644e989043ff8"} /-->