Mayhem in the Plex: Top 2029's Playing-Up

Mayhem in the Plex was an action-packed event filled with intensity, pace, and plenty of standout performances as Prep Hoops kicked off another loaded grassroots weekend. Held in the heart of the DFW metroplex, the tournament quickly lived up to its name with fast-paced games and a competitive edge. Here we look at one of top independent grassroots programs in Dallas/Fort Worth who played up and 4-0 throughout the weekend.    A naturally instinctive player and the ultimate glue guy, [player_tooltip player_id='2854166' first='Scott' last='Young'] impacted winning with constant energy and elite positional awareness. He ran the floor hard every possession and never missed a 50/50 opportunity, making hustle plays a consistent part of his identity. Offensively, Young knocked down catch-and-shoot threes and mid-range looks with rhythm, stepping into his shots with clean footwork and repeatable mechanics. Defensively, he rotated on time, helped early, contested without fouling, and finished possessions with strong box outs. Young's combination of effort, IQ, and role versatility made him the connective link of the team on both ends.     [player_tooltip player_id='2767928' first='Chris' last='Martinez'] played the role of a high IQ floor general with elite decision-making and control of tempo. Martinez played with great pace manipulation, reading defenders before they reacted and placing passes with pinpoint precision. Martinez orchestrated the offense like a true conductor, using his dribble to read and shift defenders while manipulating coverage. His vision and anticipation created advantage plays for teammates, often threading the needle with passes through tight seams. Martinez is the type of guard that makes the game easier for everyone around him.     Beckett was a true mismatch postman with two-way versatility. Beckett rebounded and pushed in transition, creating early offense and secondary break chances. From the high post, he was lethal when facing up, quickly identifying scoring angles or initiating offense with decisive moves. On the block, Bekcett combined high catch discipline and refined footwork to dominate matchups. His ability to finish through contact or clean up on the offensive glass gave him tremendous value as a positional playmaker and scorer.     Abeyta impacted the game as an off-ball scoring threat, showing a level of understanding of timing-based cuts and spacing principles. Liam thrived in second-side actions, consistently scoring off baseline backdoor cuts, leak-out opportunities in transition, and spot-up looks from deep. His ability to affect the game without dominating the ball added flow and rhythm to the offense.     Alex Stockwood proved to be a complete three-level scorer who took what the defense gave him and capitalized without forcing. Stockwood operated with poise, reading coverages well and scoring within the rhythm of the offense. Whether pulling up off the bounce, attacking closeouts, or spotting up beyond the arc, he consistently delivered efficient production with shot versatility.

Mayhem in the Plex was an action-packed event filled with intensity, pace, and plenty of standout performances as Prep Hoops kicked off another loaded grassroots weekend. Held in the heart of the DFW metroplex, the tournament quickly lived up to its name with fast-paced games and a competitive edge. Here we look at one of top independent grassroots programs in Dallas/Fort Worth who played up and 4-0 throughout the weekend.