It was a great first look at what the High School teams had to offer this weekend at the Great American Shoot-Out fall classic. It looked like a lot of these teams haven't missed a beat and there were tons of high-level basketball being played. Below are some of the players that I believe are going to make an impact on their team this season (Part 1 of a 2 part series).

Kendall has all the tools to be a next-level player. He’s got size, strength, and athleticism. He can put the ball in the basket from 3, mid-range, and at the basket. Defensively, he is a bulldog and he rebounds extremely well. Lastly, he has an edge to him and his toughness sets the tone for the Boyd team. I am very Intrigued by how Kendall will lead his team this season.

Samson is a lengthy athlete with soft hands and a nice touch. He finished well around the rim, and he plays the dunk spot well in the Lake Highlands Dribble drive. I also saw him score with his back to the basket a few times, and he made some Impressive passes from the post (see tweet below). Defensively, he is a wall and he uses his length to block many shots. Look for Samson to make an instant impact in anchoring the Lake Highlands defense this season.

Robert jumped off the page with top-notch athleticism as he finished at the rim multiple times and flushed a couple of high flying dunks. He also made some set 3’s and showed his ability to stretch the floor, while making a few plays off the bounce. Defensively, he flew around and guarded on the perimeter, and he also showed the ability to be a force in the paint by blocking shots and grabbing a ton of rebounds. Robert Is going to be a big-time difference-maker this season for TACA and I can't wait to see his game continue to develop.