Austin Dennard, - Prep Hoops

Austin Dennard

Combo Guard/Small Forward

2028 Class

6'6" Height

Garfield School

Slow Grind Elite Club

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Ryan Morgan

Prep Hoops Lead Scout

Dennard came over to Garfield late in the winter season, but proved to have an immediate impact with some big production down the stretch. He’s a physical kid with some natural strength and size. Has a good looking shot that could translate to more floor-stretching and catch-and-shoot looks next winter.

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Devontae Cobb

Prep Hoops Lead Scout

Austin Austin Dennard is newcomer to Texas, standing out as your ideal wing prospect at 6’6”, built with the physical tools to impact the game as a downhill slasher and power finisher. Dennard possesses the strength and explosiveness to attack off the dribble, lowering his shoulder and getting into the paint with force and determination. Once inside, Dennard shows a knack for absorbing contact, maintaining balance, and scoring through traffic, using his hang time and upper-body control to convert tough buckets that most players can’t. Dennard’s combination of burst, body control, and physicality makes him a true problem when he touches the lane. He consistently pressures the rim, collapses defenses, and provides momentum-shifting possessions, making him the type of athlete who can change the energy of a game in a single play.