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Which Prospects Shined over Winter Break?

Which Prospects Shined over Winter Break?
Thomas Hofler III
Thomas Hofler III January 18, 2024 @ 11:48 AM
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Shelton Henderson
Shelton Henderson 6'7" | SF/SG | 2025
TX
Nathan Law
Nathan Law 6'5" | SG | 2024
TX
Jared Harris
Jared Harris 6'3" | SG | 2024
TX
Jerrell Barron Jr.
Jerrell Barron Jr. 6'5" | SG | 2024
TX
Chance Puryear
Chance Puryear 6'6" | SF | 2024
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that Thanksgiving and Christmas are over with for the year of 2023, I want to give some recognition to these five players who had top performances during the holiday season in 2023. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1221872"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1221872' first='Nathan' last='Law'] finished with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in a win against Kashmere High School. He also finished the game shooting 44 percent from the field (8-18). In transition he did a great job of finding open teammates setting them up for open shots making the right pass in order for his team to easily execute on offense. With his total rebound numbers at 6, he had 5 of them on the offensive end which gave his team many second chance opportunities due to his hustle on that end of the floor. Nathan is a great finisher around the basket that can finish with both hands and has a great touch. On defense he does a great job of staying in front of ball handlers while also being able to be in passing lanes creating opportunities for himself to steal the ball from opposing players. Overall, Nathan has a great feel for the game with a great IQ. 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Due to his athleticism, he can run faster than his opposition on the fast break the majority of the time to create transition baskets for himself or others. Jared is a creative finisher around the rim even with traffic in his way that can draw a ton of fouls. In this game he shot 92% from the free throw line with 13 attempts. The Memphis commit's future is going to be a bright one.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1225694"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1225694' first='Shelton' last='Henderson'] recorded 26 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in his game against Shadow Creek High School. 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He is willing to hustle hard on defense as he can guard multiple positions with his physical frame and high motor on the defensive end. Chance isn't really a ball watcher when a shot is shot on both ends of the floor as he boxes out for rebounds with a relentless pursuit for the basketball. On offense he is an aggressive rim attacker that draws fouls due to his physicality and can make shots on the perimeter on spot ups. Puryear is currently committed to Southern Methodist University who is only going to get better with time.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a8989a7b85c"} /-->

Now that Thanksgiving and Christmas are over with for the year of 2023, I want to give some recognition to these five players who had top performances during the holiday season in 2023.

UT-Rio Grande Valley
Nathan Law

Nathan Law

TX
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Nathan
Law SG
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
St. Thomas Episcopal
|
TX
Which Prospects Shined over Winter Break?
Nathan Law finished with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in a win against Kashmere...
Written by Thomas Hofler III
UT-Rio Grande Valley
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State: Texas
School: St. Thomas Episcopal
Club: LivOn EYBL
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Memphis
Jared Harris

Jared Harris

TX
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Jared
Harris SG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Silsbee
|
TX
Which Prospects Shined over Winter Break?
Jared Harris finished the game against Episcopal High School with 23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5...
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Memphis
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State: Texas
School: Silsbee
Club: Livon/Fleur De Lis
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Miami (FL)
Shelton Henderson

Shelton Henderson

TX
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2025
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Shelton
Henderson SF/SG
Class
2025
Height
6'7"
HS
Bellaire
|
TX
Which Prospects Shined over Winter Break?
Shelton Henderson recorded 26 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in his game against Shadow Creek...
Written by Thomas Hofler III
Miami (FL)
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Shelton Henderson

State: Texas
School: Bellaire
Club: JL3 Elite EYBL
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Brown
Jerrell Barron Jr.

Jerrell Barron Jr.

TX
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Jerrell
Barron Jr. SG
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Humble Atascocita
|
TX
Which Prospects Shined over Winter Break?
Jerrell Barron Jr. is a very skilled player that is an important part of the Atascocita High School...
Written by Thomas Hofler III
Brown
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Jerrell Barron Jr.

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State: Texas
School: Humble Atascocita
Club: JL3 Elite EYBL
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Southern Methodist
Chance Puryear

Chance Puryear

TX
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Chance
Puryear SF
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
HS
Dallas Carter
|
TX
Which Prospects Shined over Winter Break?
Chance Puryear of Carter High School in Dallas, Texas caught my eye with his ability to be a...
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Southern Methodist
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School: Dallas Carter
Club: Southern Assault
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