North Texas vs The Nation; Some of the countries prestigious and storied programs will battle it out against some of the better schools in the DFW as The ARS National Hoopfest tour will stop by at Lancaster, TX to host a slate of games that the TBB staff will be on hand.
Highland Park vs Chicago Simeon 4:30 PM Friday
Highland Park has accumulated 6 wins in the season so far with an impressive victory against Trinity Christian Cedar Hill. Highland Park have been able to execute as a team and will need to operate at a high level vs Talen-Horton Tucker led squad. Tucker has a chance to win MR. Basketball in the State of Illinois and a program whose alumni consist Derrick Rose, Jabari Parker that have dawn the blue and Gold, Tucker looks to join the club in adding a Illinois 4A State Title on his resume.
South Garland vs Sunrise Christian 2:30 PM Saturday
The dynamic duo of 2019 Chris Harris and Tyrese Maxey will be heavily relied upon in South Garland’s heavyweight matchup vs Sunrise Christian. Harris is following a explosive 40 point performance against Lancaster and is one of if not the best shooter in the 2019 class in Texas. One of the premier guards in the country in Tyrese Maxey has proven his status so far this season and recently produced a eye-catching second half performance against Allen. Sunrise Christian advantage comes in the front court as they mann great size, length and depth at the 4 & 5 slots. 2020 N’Faly Dante is an impact big man that makes his mark on both ends of the floor and shown potential to stretch the floor. With him is 2019 Blaise Keita, a rim running, shotblocking big that possess good feet and hands and showed to be a solid post option at the Elite 14 in October. 2019 TBB prospect Jordan Turner will also be suited up for the Buffaloes and the staff will take a look at his progress. If South Garland stay within two or three possessions in the fourth quarter, that will allow Maxey and Harris to finish.
Desoto vs Whitney Young 4:00 PM Saturday
The pg matchup is an intriguing one between unsign senior guard RJ Mason (Desoto) and USF commit in 2018 Xavier Castanada (Whitney Young). Mason, who is playing with an edge and a chip on his shoulder will look to rise to the occasion to prove his worth. On paper, this is one of the more evenly matched up games but big contributions from SMU signees Feron Hunt and Jahmar Young are needed for the Eagles squad to come up on top. Valpo commit Javon Freeman is a talented wing that excels in a a variety of ways on the court for Whitney Young. 2021 Duncan Powell for Desoto has stepped up and excelled in his role at Desoto and this is a test that the staff will be able to see how he performs in the bright lights.
Waxahachie vs Chicago Simeon 5:30 PM Saturday
The Indians of Waxahachie contain a trio of prospects that have produced on a consistent basis for their school with 2018 Drake signee Larry Wise, 2018 strong body guards Montre Gipson and Marqualen Grant. Wise has displayed an ability to score off the dribble, finish around the rim and connect on a nice percentage of shots from beyond the arc. Gipson embraces contact and plays with a good feel and motor. Grant is another guard that utilizes his strength to get in the paint and scores within the flow of the game. The Indians have a tall task in containing 2018 Iowa State Commit Talen Horton – Tucker. Tucker is a strong, athletic wing that scores on all three levels as 2018 Xavier Pinson and Zion Young have added to the scoring punch for Simeon.
Lancaster vs Oak Hill Academy 7:00 PM Saturday
Lancaster depend on a bevy of guards for production with 2020 TBB prospect Mike Miles running the show at the point. 2018 LaQuan Butler can get hot quick on the perimeter as he is capable of going for 20 points in any game. 2021 Wade Taylor has emerged as one of the top guard prospects in the freshman class, and can hold or boost his stock with a strong outing against Oak Hill. Oak Hill is filled with talent with Oregon Ducks commit in Will Richardson, Kentucky commit Keldon Johnson on the wing and Kansas commit David McCormack controlling the paint. McCormack imposes his will in the paint, relagates action inside and will have the opportunity to contribute right away when he arrives to Lawrence, KS. Recent Virginia Tech decommit BJ Mack runs the 4 spot for Oak Hill as Lancaster will have to contain both Mack and McCormack on the glass to have a chance in this game.
edited by AB