Houston Prospects Who Raised Their Game in the Offseason

The offseason is where most players raise their game to separate themselves from the rest and in Houston, several prospects made it clear they were in the gym putting in real work. Here's a look at the Houston-area standouts who look poised for breakout seasons.    Troynelle Belle's scoring versatility is elite. He snakes through traffic with shiftiness, extends on finishes with length, and rises over closeouts effortlessly. Whether attacking the lane or stretching the floor from deep, his fluidity and rhythm make him a multi-level scorer who can adapt to any defensive coverage thrown his way.     [player_tooltip player_id='2241519' first='Morgan' last='Luzey'] plays with confidence and composure, unfazed by defensive pressure. He knocks down contested pull-ups with no fear or hesitation, using his balance and body control to rise smoothly into his shot even with a hand in his face. His willingness to take and make tough shots makes him a reliable go-to scorer when the game tightens up.     [player_tooltip player_id='2556479' first='Damon' last='Miles'] plays with intelligent shot selection which results in his efficiency as a bucket getter. He finds the point of attack quickly into possessions by always getting a step outside of his defender's body, allowing him to excel in isolation as a three level scorer. Miles doesn't have to break defender's down as he's consistently able to create his own shot in just a few dribbles.     Crafty three level creator who plays with excellent feel for shot selection and confidence under pressure. Powerful downhill dribble penetrator with tremendous burst in his first step. He plays off two feet extremely well jumpstopping into the paint or pro hopping into a nifty mid-range jumper. His perimeter game is polished as well scoring off movement, pull-ups, or spot-ups, as he's comfortable rising over defenders. A true rhythm scorer capable of flipping a game and racking up points in minutes. Competitive on ball defender who forces his opponent into mental mistakes and makes them work for every little inch they get.     Preston Kieschnick is often most dangerous as a scorer off the catch, thriving when the defense is rotating. Whether it's a stampede catch into an explosive downhill drive or a quick-trigger three-pointer, he punishes defenders for being a step slow. His confidence shooting in rhythm and decisiveness attacking closeouts make him a tough cover on the perimeter.     Maxwell's shooting form is textbook, maintaining fluid mechanics, rhythm, and touch even under duress. He displays a masterclass in muscle memory, anytime the ball flows into his shooting pocket, his release is pure, smooth, and consistent. His ability to stay poised and keep his form under pressure makes him a lethal catch-and-shoot threat.

The offseason is where most players raise their game to separate themselves from the rest and in Houston, several prospects made it clear they were in the gym putting in real work. Here's a look at the Houston-area standouts who look poised for breakout seasons.