2029 Player Rankings Update: Stock Risers to Know

<p><em>Our Texas 2029 Player Rankings officially get their first update, offering a recent look at one of the state's most intriguing talent filled classes in some time. These prospects have already separated themselves through skill, competitiveness, and on-court impact. The 2029 class is flashing serious long-term potential. Here's a look at some of the </em>top <em>2029 recruits who are shaping the next wave of basketball in the state.</em></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stock Boost: 19th to 10th</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3347722' first='Calvin' last='Gilbert'] has been a model of consistency, rising from the 19th spot to 10th, establishing himself as the second-highest-ranked power forward in the state. Gilbert's a relentless interior presence, he controls the glass with outstanding pursuit and physicality, generating countless second-chance opportunities through offensive rebounds, putbacks, and the ability to use his second and third jump to keep possessions alive. Gilbert also impacts the offense as a versatile screener who can roll or pop while his physicality and ability to establish position on the ball-side block make him a dependable interior scoring option.</p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stock Boost: 22nd to 16th</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3346656' first='Ajani' last='Jones'] jumps up six spots after a breakout freshman season and a strong grassroots summer where he delivered 10.2 points, 3 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and nearly 2 steals per game for the Legynds EYBL. An immediate impact player and with productive two-way floor general potential, as he consistently found ways to score without forcing his shot while also contributing as a playmaker, active rebounder, and disruptive defender capable of creating turnovers and igniting transition opportunities.</p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stock Boost: Unranked to 8th</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3672395' first='Ty' last='Stephenson'] stands out as one of the biggest breakthroughs in the rankings, making an impressive leap from unranked into the Top 10, establishing himself as a premier prospects in the state. Stephenson's a skilled 6'8” forward with a versatile inside out game that highlights his floor stretching prowess, showing perimeter spacing skills and a polished offensive approach, combining confident shot-making and strong positional feel while continuing to show major upside as his game develops.</p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stock Boost: Unranked to 47th</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">An athletic, high-flying wing with terrific physical tools, possessing explosive lift, impressive body control, and the ability to rise above the defense for highlight-reel plays. Nekeyma Martin's combination of length and natural shot-making within the game gives him another dimension offensively, particularly as a long-range catch-and-shoot threat from the corners, where he can quickly set his feet, elevate, and knock down perimeter jumpers.</p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stock Boost: Unranked to 63rd</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">His physical tools, positional size and versatility make him a matchup nightmare, using his body, length, strength, and athleticism to impact the game on both ends of the floor. He consistently generates offense through his ability to attack closeouts, get downhill, rise over smaller defenders, and finish plays with strength, while his defensive versatility allows him to guard multiple positions and disrupt opposing actions. His effectiveness comes from playing with poise and physicality, repeatedly making winning plays without needing to force the action.</p>    <p></p>

Our Texas 2029 Player Rankings officially get their first update, offering a recent look at one of the state's most intriguing talent filled classes in some time. These prospects have already separated themselves through skill, competitiveness, and on-court impact. The 2029 class is flashing serious long-term potential. Here's a look at some of the top 2029 recruits who are shaping the next wave of basketball in the state.