Players Leaving Their Mark at The Tune Up Texas

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tune Up Texas kept producing players who needed an extra look. The gym had a steady flow of emerging talent, and several names left good impressions. Look at a few solid Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR &amp; @VortexSportsArkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dylan Butler 2029 Guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Butler was one of the clear bright spots, blending skill with real athletic pop. He easily created advantages, finished plays with body control, and threw some of the best passes I saw over the two‑day stretch. His surprising burst showed up on a high‑point chasedown block and the way he floated through the lane on finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ethan Kinyua 2027 Guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kinyua's shooting stroke was one of the more polished in the gym. He shot it with balance and confidence. Knocking it down off the dribble on step backs and showed he can attack closeouts well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brandt Howard 2028 Guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howard controlled pace and possessions, getting teammates into actions early. His ability to push tempo on the break while making the right read, many of them leading to assists, gave him that lead‑guard presence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beau McMichael 2029 Guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McMichael spaced the floor well and knocked down clean catch‑and‑shoot looks. Reliable perimeter option who punished defenses when left open. He hit consecutive 3's in multiple games on Thursday and Friday, showing the consistency in bunches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3523789' first='Brody' last='Zimmer'] 2028 Guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brody played with good vision and feel, creating clean looks for others and keeping the ball moving. Good facilitator who reads the floor well and plays to his strengths. Made several good reads finding shooters on the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brayden Buthion 2028 Forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Buthion did all the connective things. He defended multiple spots, moved without the ball, and made unselfish plays. Solid wing/forward who hustles and can fit at the 3, 4, and even HS small ball 5.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->