When going through the calendar to mark good evaluation opportunities,” The Main Floor” was on the top of the staff’s list as over 40 percent of the TBB top 25 prospects in 2018 and 2019 will be competing under one roof. 3X 4A State Champion Coach Snoop Johnson and long time grassroots evaluator Stacey Houston will provide primetime contests that grassroots basketball fans in Texas have been demanding to have for months. We will preview the top prospects in each class that will perform center stage at Cedar Hill High School.
#2 Gerald Liddell (RM5) & #6 Jordan Phillips (Dallas Showtyme)
The 4pm matchup on Thursday headlines two of the top wings in the state of Texas with Gerald Liddell of RM5 and Jordan Phillips with Dallas Showtyme. Liddell is smooth, super talented player that the staff is very high on but want to see him play with that extra gear consistently. Phillips has the makeup to be successful in the high major level but has had a up and down spring. He will have the opportunity to prove that he doesn’t just look the part but he plays it as well.
#4 Jaedon LeDee (TX Pro) & #9 Grayson Carter (Showtyme)
This year has been good for Grayson as he is reminding scouts why he was highly touted his freshman year. When healthy, Carter has shown his full offensive repetoir, scoring in a variety ways on the floor. LeDee, who had a solid performance in the NBPA Top 100 Camp in June is no slouch as the number four player in our class will look to orchestrate a good performance with his versatile style of play and strong face-up game. This is the top Power Forward matchup in the event.
Other Top TBB 25 2018 Prospects at The Main Floor
#5 – Kaden Archie (Urban DFW): Archie is the hottest prospect in Texas right now and although he is the top player in Dallas, Archie has slowly creeped himself in the conversation as the top player in the state.
#8 – Ousmane Ndim (YIIS): When Ndim is on the floor, shots in the paint aren’t easy to come by as he looks to swat anything coming into his area. We love the energy and toughness Ousmane brings to his team and will be a key piece for his team in their matchup against RM5.
#13 – Kendrick Davis (TX Pro): The TCU commit will be relied upon to manage the floor for Texas Pro but Davis has a knack of knowing when to takeover games. An under the radar matchup is when his Texas Pro squad face Texas Impact as Davis lines up against top 40 prospect Xavier Bryant.
#14- Jahmar Young (Urban DFW): The MVP of the Dallas Showtyme Classic, staff wants to see how Young performs against the length of the ProSkills big men of Frank Aguannane, Connor Vanover and Drew Timme. Young has seen a large rise in his stock the past month and looks to continue to show why he is a top 15 player in the state.
#15-Keonte Kennedy (RM5): The Sniper from Westlake can light it up from deep and can see a rise in his rankings soon. Defenses have to be careful because Kennedy is capable of scoring in bunches quick.
#19-Reggie Chaney (RM5): Chaney has attributed solid numbers in the EYBL for RM5 as they will be competing in the Peach Jam. The tough 6’7 forward from Findlay Prep gives his team a strong inside presence on the offensive end and that will be needed on the 20th against the Twin Towers for Yes II Success.
#25-Zac Watson (YGC36): The athletic Watson is similar to Chaney as both forwards play bigger than their listed height. The Thursday duel against the long front line of Dallas Mustangs will be a good matchup for the Frisco Liberty forward but the staff thinks Watson will up be up for the challenge.