November’s Top Unsigned Seniors
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Here we break down a list of those top-performing seniors of the month, in no specific order, just an acknowledgment of their outstanding play and achievements in November alone. Victoria (TX) Tyler Burleson TX #105 CG #16 HEIGHT 6'2" POS CG…
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Continue ReadingHere we break down a list of those top-performing seniors of the month, in no specific order, just an acknowledgment of their outstanding play and achievements in November alone.
Tyler put 26 or more points in three straight games, this explosive score-first guard has been leading the way with his will to win.
-34 points, 8 three-pointers in a win against Midlothian High School
-32 points on 7 three-pointers to beat Crowley
-26 points and 7 rebound against Mansfield High School
-20 points and 6 rebounds in a win over Keller Timber Creek
T’ Johnn Brown carried the Kimball Knights on a 4-game win streak by contributing in every way possible, Brown has done whatever it takes to win whether it shows up on the stat sheet or not.
-23 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block vs RWG Stem Academy
-23 points, 5 assists, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals vs San Antonio Brennan
-19 points, 9 assists, 4 steals, and 3 rebounds vs Fort Bend Marshall
-15 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 4 steals, and a block vs St. Louis Vashon
Andrew Bruster
Andrew Bruster
Sharpshooting guard, Andrew Bruster has been one of the most consistent private school basketball players in Texas this season. Bruster put up double-digit points and made 3 more three-pointers in 9 out of the 11 games he participated in while leading the Lions in scoring.
-20 points, 6 three-pointers, and 5 rebounds to beat Fort Worth Southwest Christian School
-17 points and 5 three-pointer in a victory against Dallas Shelton
-17 points, 5 three-pointers, and 5 rebounds to defeat Prince of Peace
-21 points and 4 three-pointer in a win against Inspired Vision
-18 points, 4 three-pointers, in a win over Kingdom Collegiate Academy
If you asked me who I believed the most underrated player in the state was, my answer would always be R.J. Chatman R.J. Chatman 5’10” | PG Sachse | 2023 State TX , he does everything you could possibly ask from your point guard. Chatman put up 17.6 points and 4 assists per game throughout the month, he surpassed over 1000 points for his career, and set the all-time school record for points scored.
-28 points, 12-of-17, 5 assists, and 2 steals vs Carrolton Newman Smith
-25 points, 7 three-pointers, and 5 steals vs Mesquite High School
-22 points and 7 assists vs North Mesquite High School
Nathaniel Dumes
Nathaniel Dumes
Statistically, Dumes has put up some best rebounding and shot-blocking numbers in the country, providing 10 or more rebounds and 3 more blocks in each game, 54 blocks, and a total of 8 double-doubles in the first 12 games.
-10 points, season-high 16 rebounds, 3 steals, and 4 blocks vs San Antonio MacArthur
-15 points, 6-of-7 from the field, 11 rebounds, season-high 6 blocks, and 3 steals vs San Antonio Hays
-12 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 blocks vs San Antonio Jay
Matthew Gonzales
Matthew Gonzales
So far, Matthew Gonzales is one of the top stock risers of this season, having one of the biggest breakout senior years of anyone in Texas. Gonzales has been highly productive and shredding defenses with him shooting and scoring prowess. The senior guard had 2 double-doubles, put up 20 or more points in every game but one, and had 6 games with 4 or more made three-pointers, hitting 41 in total on 50% shooting.
-39 points, 6 made three-pointers, 11-of-12 from the free-throw line, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals in a blowout win over Eagles Pass High School
-27 points, 4 three-pointers, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals in a solid win versus San Antonio Jefferson
-27 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals in a win over San Antonio Jay
-26 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 assists to defeat San Antonio MacArthur
-24 points, 6-of-7 from three-point range, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals in a win against San Antonio Hays
-22 points, 6-of-10 from three-point range, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals vs Boerne-Champion
B.J. Hooper B.J. Hooper 6’2″ | CG Prosper Rock Hill | 2023 State TX is a can’t miss prospect who has always been one of the more gifted and efficient bucket getters in the state but this season B.J. has taken his game to the next level, playing and making scoring look easier than ever while leading the Blue Hawks in points and a 5-game win streak to start the season.
-35 points in season opener in a win over Dallas Jesuit
-27 points in a big win against Waxahachie High School
-16 points, 16 rebounds, and the victory
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This senior lead guard has been a problem since the season began. His masterful knack for getting to his spots on the floor has unlocked the game for him and allowed him to do as he pleases on a play to play basis.
-40 points and 11 assists in the season opener vs Houston Christian
-37 points, 7 three-pointers, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds win a against Houston Sterling
-20 points and 5 rebounds vs Deer Park
6-foot-9 hybrid forward, Mitchell Holmes, went on a 6-game streak of 20 or more points and 10 more rebounds with an average of 24.2 points, 14.5 rebounds, 2.8 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 68% during that stretch.
-28 points, 21 rebounds, and 4 steals vs Village Tech
-29 points and 15 rebounds vs The Woodlands Christian Academy
-23 points, 15 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 blocks vs Bishop Dunne
-23 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 steals vs Carrolton Newman Smith
Highlights
Throughout November, Josiah Jackson Josiah Jackson 6’3″ | PG International Leadership Of Texas Arlington-Grand Prairie | 2023 TX showcased elite athleticism, the ability to play off the ball, a crafty offensive skillset, finishing at the rim, and knocking down multiple three-pointers game to game.
-29 points, 5 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks in a win against International Leadership of Texas Keller
-22 points and 6 steals vs Dallas Jefferson
-20 points and 4 steals vs Northwest
Highlights
Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson
Brennan’s Robert Jackson dominated the boards all month and put up some tremendous rebounding totals.
-15 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals in a win over Manvel.
-18 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks against Richardson.
-15 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 blocks against Dallas Kimball.
-5 double-doubles throughout the month
This floor general made everyone around him better with his playmaking skills and beat teams from outside with his sharpshooting stroke.
-21 points, 3 three-pointers, 4 assists, and 3 steals vs Fort Worth Dunbar
-25 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks vs Euless Trinity
-21 points and 3 assists vs Shreveport Calvary Baptist Academy
-14 points, 3 assists, and 2 blocks vs Shreveport Evangel Christian Academy
-12 points, 2 three-pointers, and 5 assists vs Haltom
Amazing bucket getter, Gerry Martinez Gerry Martinez 6’1″ | CG St. Joseph Academy | 2023 State TX surpassed a rare milestone in high school basketball by tallying over 2000 career points.
– 40 points, 9 three-pointers, 8 rebounds, and 9 steals vs Fort Worth Lake Country Christian
-32 points, 6 three-pointers, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, and 8 steals vs IDEA Edinburg College Prep
-31 points, 4 three-pointers, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals vs Lubbock Trinity Christian
-30 points, 4 three-pointers, 4 assists, and 5 steals vs Hamilton Christian
-26 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 steals vs San Perlita
-20 points, 4 three-pointers, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals vs Houston Lutheran North
Mateus Perkins
Mateus Perkins
Mateus Perkins was as consistent as they come in November, producing 6 double-doubles throughout the month while averaging 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game.
-19 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks vs Houston Clear Lake
-14 points, 15 rebounds, and 2 blocks vs Smithson Valley
-14 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks vs San Antonio Wagner
Malik Presley Malik Presley 6’6″ | SF San Marcos | 2023 State #108 Nation TX is one of top small forward in the entire country and his dominance has really been on full display in November as he put up 5 double-doubles while averaging 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block per game while shooting 51% from the field and leading his team in every statistical category besides blocks.
-30 points. 9-of-12 free-throws made, 16 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block vs Houston Clear Lake
-30 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists vs Katy Seven Lakes
-25 points, 4 three-pointers, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block vs Leander Rouse
-25 points, 8 rebounds, a steal and a block vs Stony Point
-25 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks, and a steal vs Laredo LBJ
-25 points, 4 three-pointers, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and a block vs Edcouch-Elsa
-22 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists, and a block vs San Antonio Wagner
Paul Pullins Paul Pullins 6’8″ | PF Somerset | 2023 State TX stuffed the stat sheet all month for the Somerset Bulldogs, he contributed heavily on the glass, producing 6 double-doubles in 8 games while helping his team to a 4-game win streak and a 6-2 record.
-22 points, 19 rebounds, a block, and a steal vs San Antonio Harlandale
-18 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks vs Crystal City
-13 points, 17 rebounds, 2 steals, and 4 blocks vs San Antonio McCollum
-11 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 blocks vs San Antonio Memorial
Not only did Grant Rein Grant Rein 6’0″ | SG Grapevine Faith Christian | 2023 State TX assist the Lions to a 10-1 record throughout November, but Rein did it while being one of the top two scorers and three-point shooters on the team. Grant Rein Grant Rein 6’0″ | SG Grapevine Faith Christian | 2023 State TX produced 9 games with 3 or more three-pointers with a season high of 8 in a single game, he drained 34 three-pointers while shooting over 40% from beyond the arc, over 70% from the foul line, and 45% from the field.
-28 points, 8-of-13 from three-point range, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists vs Dallas Shelton
-15 points, 5-of-7 from three-point range, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists vs Inspired Vision
-20 points, 4-of-7 from three-point range, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals vs Fort Worth Southwest Christian School
-20 points, 4-of-11 from three-point range, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists vs Carrolton Prince of Peace
This prospect has been phenomenal on the floor this season, as he flourishes and stands out with by controlling the game with either his slashing, his three-point shooting, or his defense. It’s shocking to see a player like Angel Sonnier Angel Sonnier 5’11” | PG Katy Mayde Creek | 2023 State TX be unsigned at this point in his career.
-36 points, 12-of-16 from the foul line, 4 three-pointers, 6 assists, and 5 steals in a victory against Clear Falls
-19 points, 11 assists, 4 rebounds, and 5 steals against Atascocita
-19 points, 3 three-pointers, 4 assists, and 3 steals vs San Antonio Wagner
Matthew Soto Matthew Soto 6’0″ | PG Somerset | 2023 State TX is one of the absolute best and top leading scorers in the state. In November he had a magnificent month, Soto reached 2000 career points, averaged 29.8 points per game, drilled multiple three-pointers in each game, had two 25-plus point games, two 30-point games, a 40-point performance, and dropped 50 in the second game of the season.
-50 points, 22-of-29 from the field, 6 three-pointers, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals vs San Antonio Memorial
-40 points, 14-of-23 from the field, and 8 three-pointers vs Crystal City
-32 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals vs San Antonio Southwest
-30 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals vs San Antonio Pieper
-29 points, 4 three-pointers, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals vs San Antonio Madison
-26 points, 6 three-pointers, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists vs San Antonio McCollum
As usual, M.J. Thomas M.J. Thomas 6’7″ | PF Link Academy | 2024 MO has been one of most productive power forwards in the state, and his dynamic rebounding and game-changing shot-blocking is leading the Denton Broncos to wins.
-20 points and 20 rebounds vs Denton Guyer
22 points, 19 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocks vs Arlington Sam Houston
-24 points, 13 rebounds, and 2 blocks vs Frisco Lone Star
-16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks, and 2 steals vs Aubrey