The Inaugural Jamaal Brown Invitational Standout Performers
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Kobi Pearson TX #WL PF #18 HEIGHT 6'7" POS PF CLASS 2025 View Profile Kobi Pearson State: Texas School: Lancaster Kobi Pearson Kobi Pearson 6’7″ | PF Lancaster | 2025 TX , an athletic rebounder, soared around the paint, showcasing…
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Continue ReadingKobi Pearson Kobi Pearson 6’7″ | PF Lancaster | 2025 TX , an athletic rebounder, soared around the paint, showcasing an impressive ability to reach for the ball seemingly out of reach. His long arms, dominance in rebounding, and relentless effort on the glass led to a powerful putback slam dunks. Pearson’s intimidating wingspan also disrupted opposing ball handlers, forcing them to make risky lobbed or long passes, where his teammates were able to swoop in and get the takeaway.
Amari Reed Amari Reed 6’8″ | PF Lancaster | 2025 State #203 Nation TX consistently asserted himself as a post presence, securing rebounds and positioning deep within the paint.
Ashton Green Ashton Green 5’6″ | PG Beaumont United | 2025 TX was a stout defender with ultra-quick feet, skillfully allowing him to stay attached to his man, navigating around and under screens effectively without giving up space. Good active hands, he disrupted drives and made shots uncomfortable for opponents. Coming out of halftime, Green showed his shooting g prowess, knocking down consecutive three-pointers, extending the lead to a 29-point advantage.
Freshman prospect, Marri Wickware Marri Wickware 6’4″ | SG Dallas Kimball | 2027 State TX , is a bruiser under the basket. Wickware’s offensive dominance included creating second chance opportunities with a forceful approach, effectively keeping his opponents off the glass. Relentless effort throughout the game, he never gave up on a play and competed until the whistle despite the score, highlighting a strong competitive spirit. Whether his back to the basket or he was facing up, Wickware utilized his strength, shoulders, and body to power through, draw contact, and set up close-range fadeaways. Marri also showcased a solid misdirection half-spin that created clean looks at the rim.
Unselfish and willing passer with a keen sense of where the next pass should go. Rylan Austin Rylan Austin 5’7″ | PG Arlington Sam Houston | 2027 TX excelled at advancing the ball with his impressive court vision and passing accuracy, frequently delivering left-handed throws that perfectly landed in his teammates’ hands for quick layups. Austin’s focus, with his head and eyes always up, contributed to his standout passing abilities.