Texas' Top Underclassmen?

Cooley · August 23, 2007

After a couple of down years, Dallas' Lincoln Tigers leads the pack with the influx of the most talented incoming freshmen in the state (LB Nash) and freshman to be Jordan Williams.

LeBryan Nash 6-6 SF Dallas Lincoln 2011

The most physically gifted and talented prospect in the 2011 group. Nash is long, extremely athletic and physically developed. He needs polish on his skills, but he's an adequate shooter/handler who has the tools to be an elite high major player in 4 years.

Doward Evans 5-10 PG Dallas Carter 2010

Evans was clearly the top guard in the building on Saturday. He's fast, strong, athletic, good with the ball and sees the floor very well. He's an adequate shooter and should find a spot among the top 10 players in the class of 2010.

Daniel Alexander 6-7 PF Dripping Springs 2010

Alexander had the gym buzzing with huge dunks and deep triples. He looks to be taking the step to being a top 5 player in 2010. He'll need strength, but he's a good athlete, with great skills (passes and handles it like a perimeter player). Definitely a high major prospect.

Hyjii Thomas 6-3 SG/SF Houston BT Washington 2010

Probably the most athletic player in the 2010 group, Thomas is a skywalker. He handles it well and is an adequate shooter. High major potential.

Ja' Darius Davis 6-6 PF Alief Hastings 2010

Tough and strong inside, Davis showed that he's capable of stepping out and making some shots. He's a tad undersized, but his 220-pound frame makes up for it inside. Likely a mid-major guy down the road unless he grows.

John Michael Mudiay 6-4 SF/SG Mansfield Summit 2010

Extremely athletic and strong wing man with a solid skill set. He threw down several big time dunks and tossed in a few perimeter jumpers as well.

John Bohannon 6-7 PF Lancaster 2010

Another big man who will shoot up the rankings. Bohannon is long and very skilled. As he gets stronger inside, he'll be even tougher. Good shooter and solid with the ball. High major potential.

D.J. Griggs 5-9 SG/PG Brazosport 2013

A fine young prospect, Griggs is good with the ball, a solid shooter and has an advanced feel for the game. He's good at using his body to finish drives against older, more physically developed players.

Jakeim Jackson 5-11 PG/SG Dallas Kimball 2010

Quick and athletic, Jackson is a smooth shooter who gets great lift on his jumper. He should be a fine addition to Kimball's already strong perimeter group.

5-11 Jamal Alfred PG/SG Houston CE King 2011

Alfred impressed with his stroke and quickness. Knocked down several jumpers and made some plays off the bounce.

Clyde Smith 5-11 PG/SG Houston Westbury Christian 2012

Smith is solid across the board. Doesn't blow you away in any one area, but is good at everything. Shot it well on Saturday and showed the ability to finish drives.

Antwane Wilson 5-11 PG/SG Wylie 2010

Unknown coming in, Wilson was very impressive at this event. He's long and quick and is a good finisher. Shoots it well, more of a scorer than a distributor right now.

Jordan Williams 6-5 PF Dallas Lincoln 2011

Still developing, but shows great potenial. Solid shooter with range and has all the tools to develop into a fine prospect.

SKeaton Miles 6-5 SF/PF Dallas Skyline 2011

Very long, skilled and clearly one of the top 5 guys in the 2011 group. Shoots it well, and is likely to grow a LOT.

Jevante Thompson 5-10 PG Irving 2011

Ultra quick lefty was very impressive. Shoots it well with range and has no problems creating his own shot. Solid finisher for his size.

Chris Roberson 6-5 PF Dallas WT White 2011

Developing young big man is long and bursting with upside.

Michale Kyser 6-7 PF/C Lancaster 2010

Still developing offensively, Kyser is a good shot blocker and very long. He's got a nice touch with 3-point range.

Amos Olatoyo 6-4 SF/SG Alief Elsik 2010

Another unknown coming in, Olatoyo was as impressive as anyone. He showed off big time athleticism, NBA 3-point range, a smooth stroke and the ability to create his shot. Likely a top 15 player in the class.

Rashaun Riley 5-10 PG Cypress Creek 2010

Smooth and steady, Riley is a good shooter especially off the bounce. Not a big time athlete or super quick, but he has a good feel and has the ability to get inside and set others up.

Kinzael Bolton 6-4 PF Houston Waltrip 2011

Lefty is quick and good inside. Long and athletic, he'll need to grow to continue to play inside.

UNTLifer · February 11, 2011

I would love to know how these players pan out in college.

Dr. Seuss · February 11, 2011

I dont really know much about HS basketball but is Lincoln usually this stacked, 3 guys in the top 100 recruits in the nation. Wasnt Chris Bosh out of lincoln??

Edited February 11, 2011 by Dr. Seuss

meangreenacct · February 11, 2011

I dont really know much about HS basketball but is Lincoln usually this stacked, 3 guys in the top 100 recruits in the nation. Wasnt Chris Bosh out of lincoln??

Bosh was out of Lincoln. I only show Nash as being in the top 100 from Lincoln. Miles is also in the top 150, but Rivals only shows Nash as top 100 unless you are using another site.

emmitt01 · February 11, 2011

Bosh was out of Lincoln. I only show Nash as being in the top 100 from Lincoln. Miles is also in the top 150, but Rivals only shows Nash as top 100 unless you are using another site.

If you go by these rankings they have 3 in the state of Texas top 20.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/texashoops/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-2335