The grassroots season is underway as the texasboysbasketball.com staff drove down I45 for the Ballout Events Get Ready, Get Live Tournament at Dobie High School. Big men and wings primarily stood out in Friday’s action in Houston as there was a crop of underclassmen that produced that TBB got a strong evaluation of.
Eddie Lampkin, 2020 C – Houston Defenders:Lampkin has lost another 20 lbs (according to sources) and you can tell what impact that has made towards his development. Running the floors, finishing g above the rim consistently, Big Eddie was a force in the paint Friday. Lampkin possess offers from TCU and Oklahoma as he has received interest from UofH, Mississippi State, Butler, Oklahoma State, Texas and Baylor.
EJ Jones, 2020 C -Basketball University: Watching this promising big man three years ago, to where he is now has shown a level of commitment to his development. Jones still has ways to go but has became a dependable post option, and a more active rebounder and rim protector.
Abdul Alatishe, 2018 PF – Basketball University: Abdul has a nose for the ball as every loose ball he seemed to grab possession of and on the boards, collected close to 15 rebounds against the Defenders. A highly active, versatile defender, Abdul has received interest from several schools he told #TBB but is still looking for an offer.
Sahvir Wheeler, 2019 PG – Basketball University: Wheeler contributed to 18 PF the first 22 points for BU. The Texas A&M commit knifed his way through the defense, finished in traffic and defensively was a pest, guarding full length of the court
Keon Edwards, 2021 Wing – Upside: Keon is long and the multidimensional Wing impacted the game in multiple ways. Blocked shots down the stretch, handles pressure as he wore different hats in Upside’s win Friday.
Will Young, 2021 Guard – Select One: Young’s tenacity and ability to guard the full length of the court impresses the TBB staff. The the long, lefty guard gets to his spots, changes speeds, and scores in bunches.
Nathan Clover, 2020 C – Houston Defenders: Clover shares the frontcourt with Eddie Lampkin and the strong body big man is physical inside, rebounds and accumulated a near double double against Basketball University. The Port Arthur native has interest from Lamar and UofH.
Terrance Robinson, 2018 PF – M&E Elite: Robinson’s length mixed with his motor and lateral quickness allowed him to contribute on both ends of the floor. Needs to get stronger but an available prospect that is definitely can play at the collegiate level.
Larenz Williams, 2019 Wing- Houston Defenders: a long, high motor Wing that plays without the ball and rebounds it well for his position. Williams showed ability to hit the open jumper but his contributions came in the open court.
Jerrell Colbert, 2021 PF – Basketball University: Colbert in the staffs eyes was the best prospect in the gym Friday. In his 10 min of action in the 17U level, Colbert competed, rebounded and looked to finish above the rim when the opportunity was present. Colbert is very long, moves well and maybe the top player in his class in 2021.
Edited by AB