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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2507205' first='Cohen' last='LaCore'] plays the game with a great vision, always a step ahead of the defense. He slings pinpoint passes in transition that hit teammates right in stride, showing off high level court awareness. When he attacks downhill, he reads the floor and makes the right play under pressure. Off the ball, he's just as dangerous—his quick-trigger jumper. Simply put, LaCore is a polished and composed young guard. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2951678' first='James' last='Johnson III'] brings toughness and control every time he steps on the floor. At 6'3", he uses his lateral quickness to lock up guards and his strength to hold his ground against bigger opponents. His active hands make life miserable for ball handlers, constantly creating deflections and steals. Johnson rebounds with energy, finishes through contact, and stays disciplined on closeouts. A high-motor, two-way forward, he's the kind of player who impacts winning without needing a play called for him.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2557761' first='Aiden' last='Clark'] runs the show like a true floor general — calm, cold, and in complete control. Kid manipulates pace, throwing hesitations and tempo shifts that create easy looks for him and his team. Every possession has purpose. He scores when he needs to, feeds teammates when it's right, never forces anything. Great poise and high basketball IQ separate this young guard from the pack. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2465678' first='Johnathan' last='Rodriguez'] plays with a mix of speed and control, keeping defenders guessing every time he touches the ball. His first step is quick, and his ability to separate with sharp rip-throughs makes him tough to contain in space. In transition, finishing through contact or pulling up with balance and confidence. On defense, his quick reactions make him a constant problem, disrupting passes and cutting off drives with great recovery speed.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2542712' first='Gus' last='Mills'] plays with confidence and control, showing off rare balance and body coordination for a young guard. At [player_tooltip player_id='2556233' first='6'2' last='']”, he attacks the lane with strength and poise, using his frame to finish through contact or adjust mid-air for tough buckets. His footwork is polished, allowing him to create space and score from different angles. He mixes pace well, using stride stops and euro steps to keep defenders off balance. With his athleticism, toughness, and creativity around the rim, Mills projects as a high-level guard built to thrive in physical competition.</p>
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Cohen LaCoreCohenLaCore
PG
LaCore Elite Academy | 2028 StateTX
plays the game with a great vision, always a step ahead of the defense. He slings pinpoint passes in transition that hit teammates right in stride, showing off high level court awareness. When he attacks downhill, he reads the floor and makes the right play under pressure. Off the ball, he's just as dangerous—his quick-trigger jumper. Simply put, LaCore is a polished and composed young guard.
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James Johnson IIIJamesJohnson III
6'3" | SF/SG
Frisco Memorial | 2028 StateTX
brings toughness and control every time he steps on the floor. At 6'3", he uses his lateral quickness to lock up guards and his strength to hold his ground against bigger opponents. His active hands make life miserable for ball handlers, constantly creating deflections and steals. Johnson rebounds with energy, finishes through contact, and stays disciplined on closeouts. A high-motor, two-way forward, he's the kind of player who impacts winning without needing a play called for him.
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The Best And-One Finishers in TexasTheBest And-One Finishers in Texas
runs the show like a true floor general — calm, cold, and in complete control. Kid manipulates pace, throwing hesitations and tempo shifts that create easy looks for him and his team. Every possession has purpose.…
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plays with a mix of speed and control, keeping defenders guessing every time he touches the ball. His first step is quick, and his ability to separate with sharp rip-throughs makes him tough to contain in…
Gus MillsGusMills
6'3" | CG
Waco Midway | 2028 StateTX
plays with confidence and control, showing off rare balance and body coordination for a young guard. At 6’26’2
6'2"
Friendswood | 2026 TX
”, he attacks the lane with strength and poise, using his frame to finish through contact or adjust mid-air for tough buckets. His footwork is polished, allowing him to create space and score from different angles. He mixes pace well, using stride stops and euro steps to keep defenders off balance. With his athleticism, toughness, and creativity around the rim, Mills projects as a high-level guard built to thrive in physical competition.
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Cohen
LaCore
PG
LaCore Elite Academy | 2028
State
TX
plays the game with a great vision, always a step ahead of the defense. He slings pinpoint passes in transition that hit teammates right in stride, showing off high level court awareness. When he attacks downhill, he reads the floor and makes the right play under pressure. Off the ball, he's just as dangerous—his quick-trigger jumper. Simply put, LaCore is a polished and composed young guard. 
James
Johnson III
6'3" | SF/SG
Frisco Memorial | 2028
State
TX
brings toughness and control every time he steps on the floor. At 6'3", he uses his lateral quickness to lock up guards and his strength to hold his ground against bigger opponents. His active hands make life miserable for ball handlers, constantly creating deflections and steals. Johnson rebounds with energy, finishes through contact, and stays disciplined on closeouts. A high-motor, two-way forward, he's the kind of player who impacts winning without needing a play called for him.
Gus
Mills
6'3" | CG
Waco Midway | 2028
State
TX
plays with confidence and control, showing off rare balance and body coordination for a young guard. At
6’2
6’2
6'2"
Friendswood | 2026
TX
”, he attacks the lane with strength and poise, using his frame to finish through contact or adjust mid-air for tough buckets. His footwork is polished, allowing him to create space and score from different angles. He mixes pace well, using stride stops and euro steps to keep defenders off balance. With his athleticism, toughness, and creativity around the rim, Mills projects as a high-level guard built to thrive in physical competition.
