North Texas Opening Weekend Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>UIL Opening weekend was one of the best in a while here in North Texas with no clear cut favorites this year for a state run. Most teams opted in for multiple games this weekend which let us really get to see who's who team and individual wise. Several players were impressive and made my watchlist for the season but here are a few standouts that deserve a first look.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1590878"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2274093,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"6'6 [player_tooltip player_id='1590878' first='Jaden' last='Marshall'] is way to underrated for my liking. Not only is 6'6 as only a 2026, his wingspan and performance is obviously on par with some of the top 2026's in the state. He made his debut for summit this weekend and didn't disappoint. He finished with 23 points and a gang of rebounds. Crafty footwork, he can knock down the short midrange off the turn around or run the floor and for big transition finishes. Defensively clogs the lane and provides a shot blocker with his 7 foot wingspan. 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He was able deliver 27 points in a close win over Richardson High School. What's most impressive is he scored 18 of those in the 2nd half really showing some next level scoring ability and IQ. Shifty but yet smooth at the same time. He likes to bait his defenders in to figure out if he's attacking or shooting a jump shot. A big plus for him is his midrange game, his footwork going into the midrange is to PRO and he can knock it down. He's was also able to penetrate and get to the free throw line putting pressure on the defense all 2nd half. Defensively super active, plays the passing lanes and creates opportunity in transition. 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