Recruit Watchlist: Fort Worth Prospects to Know This Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The summer may be over, but the evaluation process is just beginning. </em>Fort Worth <em>has plenty of talent worth keeping on the recruiting radar, from established varsity contributors to emerging young prospects poised to make a jump. With the fall providing a fresh opportunity for players to expand their roles, improve their stock and establish themselves as names to know in the recruiting cycle, here are some Fort Worth-area prospects to keep a close eye on heading into the season.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140721"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a83e1d8446ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>True bucket getter with a strong ability to put the ball on the floor and create off the dribble with low-to-the-ground, tight, shifty between-the-legs combination crossovers. His remarkable handles led to deadly pull-up jumpers that displayed his elite creativity and shot-making potential. At 6'8”, he proved to be confident breaking down defenders, using the killer crossover to get his man off balance before stepping back, fading away, or attacking at an angle, ready to counter help defense with his instinctive footwork. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2404842"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a83e1d84472f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mid-range assassin with a deadly bump-and-fade jumper that was tough to stop in one-on-one situations, showing the ball control to create and get to his spots while staying prepared to counter pressure defense with shoulder bumps, shrugs, or quick stops on a dime. Once he got going, he proved to be a handful to contain, as he could heat up quickly and score in bunches, going at defenders possession after possession. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2170477"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a83e1d844764"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensively talented lead guard who could shoot it from range with poise and no hesitation. He made the most out of wide-open opportunities, whether shooting off the catch or off the bounce. Excels as a scorer playing at an up-tempo pace and when the game slowed down, showing the ability to adjust his scoring approach without disrupting the flow of the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2559057"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a83e1d844794"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A smooth and cerebral lead guard with the feel, poise, and skill set to become a remarkable floor general throughout his school career. He plays with excellent pace, sees the floor naturally, and consistently makes the right read with the ball in his hands. A game manager who can dictate things without forcing it, getting teammates organized, manipulating defenses, turning the corner, splitting the gap, creating advantages, and making plays beyond what shows up in the box score, showing great intangibles with his combination of court vision, ball control, and decision-making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3723704"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a83e1d8447c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When engaged, [player_tooltip player_id='3723704' first='Bison' last='Lott']'s hustle allows him to impact the game through anticipation, high-motor energy, defensive versatility, rebounding, and takeaways in the passing lanes by blowing up the play. He consistently used his activity to disrupt offensive actions and create extra possessions. Offensively, he scored within the flow of the game by cutting, attacking closeouts, and finishing transition opportunities, making timely plays without needing to dominate the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2419570"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a83e1d8447f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knockdown shooter with a quick trigger and fluid mechanics, going from catch to release with no wasted motions before the defense could recover or close out. He held the follow-through like he was taking a snapshot as the ball splashed through the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3725950,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a83e1d844816"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3725950' first='Gage' last='Lee'] is the type of shooter who makes defenses pay the moment they give him even an inch of breathing room. High-level floor spacer with the ability to punish defensive mistakes immediately. The slightest lapse in coverage or extra cushion can turn into a clean three, forcing defenders to honor him well beyond the arc and creating valuable space for the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->