DFW Rankings: 2021 Prospects Regardless of Position (#1-5)

<p>There are numerous sets of rankings online with varying criteria for evaluating prospects. That said, city specific rankings are much less common. After spending the last year covering basketball in the metroplex, I wanted to provide my list of the best players in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. </p> <p>North Texas is loaded with talent. So, who are the top guys in DFW from the class of 2021? </p> <h5><strong>#1 - [player_tooltip player_id="594549" first="Harrison" last="Ingram"] | 6’7’’ Small Forward | Dallas St. Mark’s </strong></h5> <p>Ingram seems to be the consensus No. 1 player in Texas. His passing is what sets him apart from the competition in my opinion, which allows him to operate as a point forward for St. Mark’s. He impacts games in a multitude of ways thanks to his combination of size and basketball IQ. Despite not possessing extraordinary athleticism, the 5-star recruit will be able to immediately contribute at whatever D1 program he decides to play for due to his skill at both ends of the floor as well as his ability to create for himself and others. </p> <h5><strong>#2 - [player_tooltip player_id="684376" first="Manny" last="Obaseki"] | 6’3’’ Shooting Guard | Allen HS </strong></h5> <p>Obaseki can play either guard spot, but I like him best at the two. He is an athletic freak who can jump out the gym and is a constant provider of highlight reel dunks and chase-down blocks. The Texas A&amp;M commit has improved his three-point shooting, but he really thrives when he gets downhill and attacks the rim. His explosiveness is next level. He is constantly engaged and full of energy, contributing on the glass and at the defensive end. Aggie basketball coach Buzz Williams got himself a good one. </p> <h5><strong>#3 - [player_tooltip player_id="779884" first="Jaylon" last="Tyson"] | 6’6’’ Small Forward | John Paul II HS </strong></h5> <p>I first saw Tyson about a year ago at our Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo in Duncanville when he was ranked outside the top 30 for the class of 2021 in Texas. I remember immediately thinking he deserved to be in the top 10. Tyson absolutely dominated at the expo and has since led JPII to a TAPPS 6A state title while skyrocketing up to No. 9 in our rankings. The Texas Tech commit is a tremendous all-around player. He is a dynamic scorer as well as an underrated distributor. Furthermore, he is lock-down defender on or off the ball. </p> <h5><strong>#4 - [player_tooltip player_id="779855" first="Wade" last="Taylor"] | 6’1’’ Point Guard | Lancaster HS  </strong></h5> <p>Taylor is electric from the moment he steps on the court. His excellent feel for the game is very noticeable. He is a standout shooter from distance but can also drill it from mid-range and score on the drive. That said, he is more than just a scorer. Taylor is great at keeping his teammates involved and knows how to get the ball to his bigs for easy buckets in the paint. His accuracy as a passer is noteworthy too. He plays with intensity at both ends and has a fearlessness to his game. He checks all the boxes. </p> <h5><strong>#5 - [player_tooltip player_id="779854" first="Duncan" last="Powell"] | 6’7’’ Forward | DeSoto HS</strong></h5> <p>Powell is one of the most versatile prospects out there. He transitions between the three and the four spots with ease. He handles the ball extremely well for a player his size. The forward can play on the perimeter where he showcases his shooting and facilitating, but also possesses the build to bang down low with the big fellas. Powell is equally versatile on defense. He stays in front of guards and wings outside and protects the rim with his incredible leaping and instincts. If he continues to improve as a shooter, he is going to be virtually unstoppable. </p>