The slate of games on Thursday at the Whataburger Tournament was must see basketball with many TBB prospects in the building. Texasboysbasketball.com is handing out our starting five from a full plate of hoops and many notable performances.
De’Vion Harmon, 2019 PG- Denton Guyer: Harmon starts at point as he possessed the most efficient performance on Thursday, going 11 for 11 on shots as he got his teammates involved and the ball to their spots consistently. He has become a strong leader for his Wildcats squad as they continue to have no blemish on their record.
Avery Anderson, 2019 CG – Justin Northwest: Although Avery primarily plays the one, he is efffective off the ball and is scoring outing Thursday gave me no choice but to add him in the starting 5. Anderson a lethal scorer and he orchestrated 24 points in the second half with a 15 straight scoring spurt in a two minute span in the 4th quarter. Avery put his Northwest squad on his back and garnered a win.
Kevin McCullar, 2019 Wing – SA Wagner:
McCullar starts at the three as he was very influential in Wagner’s overtime win vs South Grand Prairie.Kevin produced 30 points and has become one of the hottest rising prospects in Texas.
Duncan Powell, 2021 PF – Desoto: In a game which sported multiple mid to high major prospects, Powell in stretches was the best player on the court. Starting at the four for me, Powell put together 18 points as he did his damage operating from the block and gobbling up close to 10 rebounds in the process.
Drew Timme, 2019 PF – JJ Pearce: Timme begins at the 5 in our starting lineup but the talented forward displayed his versatility on offense. Timme moves fluid and was a mismatch problem due to his ability to score inside and out.
Reserves
Micah Peavy, 2020 SF – Dekany: Peavy produced 13 points, several rebounds and assists in Dekany’s blowout vs Bowie. Versatile forward that the staff will expand on this week.
Kendric Davis, 2018 PG – Sam Houston: It was tough decision on who starts at the one but Harmon’s efficiency and defense gave him the slight nod over Kendric. Davis scored 31 points and exhibited his quickness with the ball in his hands.
Larry Wise, 2018 Wing – Waxahachie: Wise performance against North Crowley was a compilation of plays made off the bounce that looked effortless. Larry produced 29 points and The Fast Break Club (Waxahachie) advance.
Dearon Tucker, 2019 C – South Garland: Tucker was a physical presence in the paint for South Garland as the big man’s point total isn’t eye popping but Tucker took the role as a rim protector, blocking shots, standing his ground and gobbling up rebounds.
Jamal Bienemy, 2018 SG – Katy Tompkins: This group of ten will get out and run and although ideally would want to add another big man, the Sooners Commit performance Thursday allows him to be implemented in the rotation. Jamal made plays for others, scored in a variety of ways in his way to scoring 22 points and was solid on the boards.