Early look: Houston Mustangs
Houston’s Justin Frison Justin Frison 5'11" | PG Houston | 2027 State TN is, somewhat, walking into familiar footsteps as his older brother Jordan Frison did four seasons ago at Memphis Overton. Talented prospect as a freshman on a high…
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Continue ReadingHouston’s Justin Frison Justin Frison 5'11" | PG Houston | 2027 State TN is, somewhat, walking into familiar footsteps as his older brother Jordan Frison did four seasons ago at Memphis Overton.
Talented prospect as a freshman on a high school campus, with aspirations of winning and being one of the best players in the state.
The key difference between both is Justin will be starting as the Mustangs’ point guard, whereas Jordan mainly played off the ball until his senior season arrived. It was great fortune for the Wolverines as they were crowned TSSAA Division 1 Class 4A state champions last season, thanks in large part to the consistency of their floor general and leader.
Now, it’s time for the younger sibling to make a name for himself, and there’s no better way to do it then to go up against stiff competition in the highest class in Tennessee.
In Thursday’s open gym session, the 5-foot-10 point guard pushed the basketball in transition and occasionally made shots from the perimeter. Justin Frison Justin Frison 5'11" | PG Houston | 2027 State TN is conditioned and physically fit to withstand the physicality of basketball he’s going to see this upcoming season. While he has all of the physical tools to be successful, Frison will need to prove he’s mentally ready to lead his teammates.
“I just want to go out and show I can play and show my potential,” Frison said. “I know I can do it. I just have to show it.”
Frison’s goal is to have postseason success as a freshman. It’s a high standard for a Houston program with other new, talented faces. Jordan Myles is a 6-5 wing who can knock down shots from the perimeter. Junior wing Keiron Jackson, a transfer that could be a difference maker for the Mustangs, is a reliable shooter from the perimeter.
Germantown transfer Kaleb Jeffries is capable of making shots from the outside. Sophomore point guard Will Ballard provides solid depth. Senior Kylan Clark is an athletic guard that thrives in transition. Lausanne transfer Tre Davis will help on the scoring end.
It’s too early to say how good this team is going to be. It may take the first half of the 2023 season for this newly-constructed roster to mash, but one thing is for certain: Frison will need to implement the competitive nature into his teammates, if there are any hopes of this team having postseason success.
“We got some shooters. All of us can shoot it, really,” Frison said. “We can do anything. We have a nice squad.”