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<p>Texas' 2029 class is beginning to produce an interesting collection of bigger perimeter prospects, and this group has enough size to create matchup advantages at multiple positions. Several are already competing at the varsity level, while others are beginning to establish identities as shooters, slashers, defenders and versatile forwards. What makes this group interesting isn't simply the measurements; it's the possibility of those frames developing alongside legitimate perimeter skill. These six prospects enter the season with an opportunity to become much more recognizable names in the 2029 class.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='3347576' first='Julius' last='Ogunfuye'] is one of the more intriguing bigger perimeter prospects in Houston's 2029 class. He already brings legitimate varsity experience and has shown the ability to contribute offensively without needing the game completely built around him. At 6'5", he has excellent size for a Shooting Guard/Small Forward and can create matchup problems as his perimeter scoring package continues to expand. His frame also gives him considerable defensive versatility and the ability to contribute beyond scoring. Ogunfuye has the size, role versatility and developmental runway to become a prominent prospect in this class.</p>
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<p>✅ Positional size<br>✅ Perimeter scoring upside<br>✅ Two-way versatility</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2409661' first='Jackson' last='Rogers'] has an intriguing blend of wing size and perimeter potential at 6'5". He can space away from the basketball and has already shown the willingness to take perimeter shots while contributing in other areas when scoring opportunities aren't available. His size gives him the potential to attack smaller defenders and provide additional defensive versatility across the wing. The next jump will come from becoming more consistent creating advantages after the catch rather than functioning primarily as a complementary option. Rogers has a strong physical foundation for a modern wing and plenty of room for his offensive role to grow.</p>
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<p>✅ 6'5" wing size<br>✅ Floor-spacing potential<br>✅ Defensive versatility</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='3729419' first='Christian' last='Alfred'] brings the kind of 6'5" frame that immediately creates intrigue on the perimeter. He has enough size to play through contact while maintaining the developmental flexibility to become a multi-positional offensive player. His biggest opportunity is continuing to develop a reliable perimeter shot and becoming decisive when attacking rotating defenses. Defensively, his size provides the foundation to guard across the wing and potentially handle larger assignments as he gets stronger. Alfred has the physical profile to become a highly useful two-way piece as his skill package matures.</p>
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<p>✅ Wing size<br>✅ Downhill potential<br>✅ Defensive versatility</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='3729421' first='Kevin' last='Smithers'] brings excellent positional size at 6'6" and has the frame to become a difficult matchup if his perimeter game continues developing. He can provide value around the paint while possessing enough developmental runway to become increasingly comfortable away from the basket. His size gives him opportunities to finish over smaller wings and contribute on the glass from the perimeter. Defensively, the ability to switch between wing and forward assignments could become one of his most valuable qualities. Smithers has a physical foundation that gives him several pathways toward becoming an impactful two-way prospect.</p>
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<p>✅ 6'6" positional size<br>✅ Multi-position defense<br>✅ Inside-out upside</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='3729422' first='Grant' last='Smith'] gives Deer Park another young prospect with legitimate size and the opportunity to develop into a versatile forward. At 6'5", he can affect possessions around the basket while continuing to expand his ability to operate farther from the rim. Becoming a reliable shooter will be important because it creates opportunities to attack closeouts and prevents defenders from loading toward the paint. His frame also gives him the potential to rebound his position and defend multiple frontcourt/perimeter matchups. Smith's combination of size and developmental versatility makes him worth following.</p>
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<p>✅ Positional size<br>✅ Rebounding potential<br>✅ Developing floor spacing</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='3729425' first='Mason' last='Montgomery'] owns a strong physical profile for the 2029 class with 6'5" size and the ability to develop between the wing and forward spots. He can use his frame around the paint but has an opportunity to become much more valuable by expanding his comfort on the perimeter. The key will be developing dependable shooting while improving his ability to attack space with one or two decisive dribbles. Defensively, his size gives him the potential to handle bigger perimeter players and contribute on the glass. Montgomery has the foundation of a versatile complementary piece with room to become more.</p>
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<p>✅ Strong wing frame<br>✅ Closeout attacking potential<br>✅ Defensive flexibility</p>
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Texas' 2029 class is beginning to produce an interesting collection of bigger perimeter prospects, and this group has enough size to create matchup advantages at multiple positions. Several are already competing at the varsity level, while others are beginning to establish identities as shooters, slashers, defenders and versatile forwards. What makes this group interesting isn't simply the measurements; it's the possibility of those frames developing alongside legitimate perimeter skill. These six prospects enter the season with an opportunity to become much more recognizable names in the 2029 class.
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SG
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SF
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2029
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SF
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2029
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