Players you should watch at Texas State Championships

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final four Texas UIL state championships have arrived, and some interesting prospects have help lead their team to San Antonio. Chance to engrave their name in Texas basketball history.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1226682"],"_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":"We have the lead scorer in the NATION playing for 1A state championship. Three-time consecutive football state MVP, is looking to accomplish the ultimate prize in Texas basketball. Back in the semi-final averaging 47.6 PPG 5.1 APG 9.6 RPG and 7.2 SPG. The kid is electric on the court. Ultimate leader that hold teammates accountable. Have this relentless attitude towards winning. HE JUST LOVE TO WIN ! Don't let his size fool you either. Have a knack for finishing at the rim amongst taller defenders. Rigdon understands the angles of the game which football helps with. Puts effort on both sides of the ball. I advise anybody to catch, u0022The [player_tooltip player_id='1226682' first='Grayson' last='Rigdon'] Showu0022 8:30 am at the Alamodome.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1487477"],"_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":"Remember watching Bristow playing AAU seeing a then 6'7 athlete flying through the air. Now year later after his sister captured the illustrious state ring on the girls side for the Holliday athletics program, Keitenn will look to do the same this weekend. Listed at 6'9 the slasher can make life difficult for opponents inside. He can glide in the air with the ball. Good at using wingspan in the passing lane or contesting shots. 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Now leading his back to another state appearance he looks to finish what he started. Not easily rattled by pressure. Being an athlete runs in his blood coming from his family. McIver likes to set his teammates up for east looks. Hit a tough game winner in the regional final to get Killeen here. Smooth soft release on his jumper. Handle are low and tight using his body to shield defenders.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1225433"],"_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":"The man in the middle for Lancaster is an anchor in the paint. Challenges any shot around the rim ensuring people thinking twice when attacking the rim. 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