Live Period Preview: Players to Watch at the GASO

The Great American Shootout (aka the GASO) was one of the premier live period tournaments in the DFW area and the country. While most of its luster has been taken by the Peach Jam and other shoe circuit tournaments, the GASO still has relevance. The 2024 addition may not have some of the top players in Texas and other areas. Consequently, there are some high caliber players who will be participating. In this preview, we will look at some of the players to watch during the weekend in DFW.   *Players listed in alphabetical order   Anthony Avalos ([program_tooltip program_id='2078786' first='Cooz' last='Elite'] 16U PRO16) - Double-double machine who can stretch the floor   Terrion Benson (ATX Future Elite 17U) - Explosive wing that lives above the rim   [player_tooltip player_id='1549449' first='Ian' last='Berry'] (FLASH! Elite 2026) - Multi-talented guard who can shoot and rebound   Kobe Bulter (ISO Joe 16 EYCL) - Ultra-athletic forward who can score and defend   [player_tooltip player_id='1778982' first='Kensington' last='Candler'] (FLASH! Elite 2026) - Combo guard who scores in various ways   [player_tooltip player_id='1222272' first='Aiden' last='Disu'] (ASAK 17 3SSB) - Athletic wing who can score at all three levels. Plays passing lanes well   [player_tooltip player_id='2447588' first='Ivan' last='Dorn Jr.'] (ASAK 17 3SSB) - Dunking and rebounding machine who attacks the rim relentlessly   Sam Funches (ISO Joe 16 EYCL) - Rim protecting big who can stretch the floor   Malachi Hilby (ATX Future Elite 16U) - Catch and shoot guard who has range from college distance   Dejavius Johnson (Ark Assault 3SGB 16U) - 3 & D guard/wing who excels in transition   Braiden Kellum (FLASH! Elite 2026) - Excellent on-ball defender who attacks the rim aggressively   Ethan Liserio (Drive Nation SATX 2025) - Sharpshooting guard with 25 foot range. Can drive and finish   Jordan Macias (2PMB) - Catch and shoot guard who competes on the defensive end   Isaiah Malek (Dallas Mustangs 2026) - Shot-blocking forward who can run the floor   [player_tooltip player_id='2581719' first='Darnell' last='Morris'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076374' first='OWE' last=''] 17U) - Two way guard who can rebound. Streaky shooter from deep   [player_tooltip player_id='1543647' first='Cooper' last='Nelson'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076374' first='OWE' last=''] 17U) - Heady point guard with excellent vision. High IQ point guard   [player_tooltip player_id='1560944' first='Bo' last='Ogden'] (ASAK 17 3SSB) - Catch and shoot forward who is excellent in transition   Harrison Phelps (Big Country Impact-Osborne) - Big guard with defensive instincts and finishes in transition   [player_tooltip player_id='2382175' first='Xavier' last=''] Rendon (HD Toros Elite) - Active forward/wing who can rebound and finish   [player_tooltip player_id='2222524' first='Terry' last='Satcher Jr.'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076144' first='Houston' last='Superstars']) - Athletic guard who can stretch the floor and defend   [player_tooltip player_id='2231892' first='Wyatt' last='Seale'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078780' first='3D' last='Empire']) - High IQ big man who can post, pass, and defend the rim   [player_tooltip player_id='1593018' first='Ethan' last='Sheats'] (ASAK 16U 3SSB) - Tall and athletic 3 & D wing who defends multiple positions   [player_tooltip player_id='1347260' first='Chris' last='Shiflett'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076374' first='OWE' last=''] 17U) - High IQ point guard with great vision and excellent handles   [player_tooltip player_id='1209106' first='Ronald' last='Bubba Strong'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076374' first='OWE' last=''] EYCL) - Combo guard with excellent range and superb defensive instincts   Jace Sullivan (Ark Assault 3SGB 16U) - Long distance shooter excellent off screens and spot ups   Michael Swanigan ([program_tooltip program_id='2078786' first='Cooz' last='Elite'] 16U PRO 16) - All-around offensive guard/wing who excels in transition   [player_tooltip player_id='2492990' first='Nixxon' last='Warren'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078780' first='3D' last='Empire']) - Rim protecting forward who runs the floor well   Da'Morrian Williams ([program_tooltip program_id='2076374' first='OWE' last=''] EYCL) - Athletic forward who excels in transition and defends several positions   [player_tooltip player_id='2087028' first='Jeremiah' last='Williams'] (Dallas Da Fam NXT 17U) - Quick and nimble point guard with excellent handles and vision   [player_tooltip player_id='2077356' first='Marcus' last='Zelee'] (ASAK 16U 3SSB) - 3 & D Combo guard who excels in turning defense into transition finishes   While the GASO begins on Friday evening, the majority of play will be on Saturday and Sunday. All of these players will be on the floor during the weekend. Coaches and fans will have the chance to check out these preps as they weekend goes along.

The Great American Shootout (aka the GASO) was one of the premier live period tournaments in the DFW area and the country. While most of its luster has been taken by the Peach Jam and other shoe circuit tournaments, the GASO still has relevance. The 2024 addition may not have some of the top players in Texas and other areas. Consequently, there are some high caliber players who will be participating. In this preview, we will look at some of the players to watch during the weekend in DFW.