From Louisiana to Texas: Top Performers in July

Tyshawn Duncan 2026

Preston Edwards

July 18, 2024 @ 11:45 AM

The month of July has had a ton of eye-catching performances on the hardwood. Preps from across the Boot and East Texas have shown that they have true basketball skills. During various tournaments from coast-to-coast, these players have performed at a high level on the floor. In this PHLA exclusive, we will take a look at some of the top performers during the month. These preps have definitely shown they can compete on a high level.   Desean Golmond - The Denham Springs guard played very well during the Grind Region Finals with Louisiana [program_tooltip program_id='2076376' first='Gators' last='Elite']. Golmond is a rebounding guard who will rebound and go on any possession. He will push the ball in transition if he has the advantage or not. Golmond knows how to take contact from defenders and either get to the charity stripe or finish the shot. His ability to push the ball helped his team convert many a transition play during the tournament.   [player_tooltip player_id='1225931' first='Randy' last='Livingston Jr'] - The EYBL platform has been good for Livingston. Livningston, known more for being a distrbutor, has shown he can put the ball in the basket. His 29 point performance against Ohio Buckets displayed the variety in his attack. Livingston attacked defenders off the dribble and got to the rim almost at will. When they played off, Livingston showed accuracy from behind the arc. His ability to do both shows how his game is continuing to evolve.   [player_tooltip player_id='2218442' first='Tyshawn' last='Duncan'] - The 6'6" forward has proved to the crowd and coaches in South Carolina that he is a two way player. Duncan has been good at finishing at the rim. His hands have caught nearly every pass (whether in tight quarters or transition) and he has finished with a dunk or a layup. On defense, as a rim protector, Duncan has been stellar. He has turned away his fair share of shots giving LIvOn chances to score on the other end. His offense and defense has been high level and has definitely caught a few eyes.   DaJean Golmond - While his brother likes to push the ball, DaJean is superb at spotting up. This Golmond proved that he can play well off of the various point guards the Louisiana Gators deployed. He really knows how to sprint to his spots and makes himself visible either in transition or the half court. DaJean's hands were always ready and he made more shots than he missed. Golmond is a player who takes games from 10 to 16 quickly with his accuracy from behind the three point stripe.   Da'Morrian Williams - The forward from Longview had an impressive weekend in Augusta, Georgia. He is a player who is very athletic, runs the floor well, and finishes at the rim. Williams also displayed very good hands and showed that he can be very good at posting up. On the defensive side, he deterred numerous shots and blocked others. Williams is not afraid to handle the ball either. He is a player who is a difference maker when he is on the floor.   These six players turned heads during their play this month. Livingston and Duncan still have some games left in South Carolina to make a lasting impression. Williams and the others will have the live period to display their skills for coaches. Whatever happens, these players have had a July to remember.

The month of July has had a ton of eye-catching performances on the hardwood. Preps from across the Boot and East Texas have shown that they have true basketball skills. During various tournaments from coast-to-coast, these players have performed at a high level on the floor. In this PHLA exclusive, we will take a look at some of the top performers during the month. These preps have definitely shown they can compete on a high level.