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On the Road with Texas Hoops: Friday and Saturday Standouts

Texas Hoops hit the Lamar Consolidated and Clear Creek Tourneys on Friday and caught the action at the Prosper ISD Tourney on Saturday. A quick look at some of the standout performers from those events.

The Starting Five (Plus Three)
Name Grad Year Pos Height High School

Demari Williams

2021

3/1

6'5

Fulshear

Mondo Battle

2020

3/4

6'7

Prosper

Rylan Griffen

2022

2/3

6'5

Richardson

Griffin Datcher

2021

4

6'5

Conroe Oak Ridge

Ronald Holmes

2021

3/4

6'4

Houston Northside

Mason Wujek

2022

5/4

6'8

Frisco

Cason Wallace

2022

1/2

6'3

Richardson

Cooper Sisco

2021

2

6'5

Frisco Wakeland

Demari Williams - A hybrid player who can play multiple positions with his skill set and ability to create with the ball. He has the body to overpower defenders to the rim and is great at drawing contact and getting to the free throw line (15 attempts in Friday's morning game). His perimeter shot was not falling but he was able to create 18 points with penetration to the hole and free shots. He has a solid looking jumper, handles the ball well for his size and can zip a pass cross court to an open shooter with ease.


Mondo Battle - A springy and active athlete who just makes plays and buckets with his constant energy. He shows the ability to score from all levels as he hits open 3's, knocks down the short corner mid-range jumper and is a quick and high finisher in traffic. His quick spring leads to grabbing loose rebounds and he has the length to rise up and finish over the defense. He is an adequate ball handler for his size and can guard multiple positions with his length and athleticism.


Rylan Griffen - One of the elite prospects of the 2022 class just makes the game look easy as he can score it any way he needs to. He has a soft and smooth release from the 3 point line and slithery moves to the hole where he finishes high over the rim. His length and explosiveness make him a difficult guard as he can get by the defender and then rise for the uncontested finish. His feel for the game is excellent and his ability to create from the wing will serve him well as his game continues to grow.


Griffin Datcher - An explosive leaper and paint player who can control the lane even at his 6'5 stature. He is a workhorse on the boards as he elevates and attacks loose rebounds as if they are his. He can float out to the perimeter but mainly with the intention of using his burst and bounce to get by a defender and finisher with spring at the rim. He has a developing face-up game that will be needed at his mid-range height but his toughnss, athleticism and drive make him a player who just fills the state sheet each night.


Ronald Homes - An elite overall athlete who has already excelled as one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the Houston area. He scores the ball in a variety of ways as he is just a natural player on the basketball court who comes up with loose balls and finds a way to finish. His game is defined by his raw talent as he finishes in transition, gets floaters in the paint and cleans up trash off the glass. He can knock down an open mid-range jumper or even step to the arc. He is just scratching the surface on his talent as he plays basketball just a few months a year but if basketball becomes his focus, the talent and instincts are in place to be a high-level recruit.


Mason Wujek - The big sophomore stepped into action and made a good showing with his smooth stroke and ability to step up in the clutch. He has a mature body for his age and a nice jumper from the 3 point line. He can score facing up or step inside and seal and call for the ball on the on block. As he learns to use his body more, he will get more aggressive on the boards and defensively. With the game on the line in the last few seconds, he stepped to the free throw line and hit the game winning free throws with no sign of nervousness as both hit the bottom of the net with ease.


Cason Wallace - He serves as the other piece of the Richardson duo that makes the Eagles a very difficult team to defend and ultimately defeat. He plays with the ball in his hands more often than not and is great at creating with his strong penetrating style and keeping teammates involved with his keen floor vision. He can rise up from any spot and knock down a smooth jumper but is often best when he attacks with his high-end athleticism and looks to finish at the rim. He is a smooth and strong ball-handler who can control the pace of the game and get the defense on edge at all times.


Cooper Cisco - A good athlete with enough bounce to finish at the rim and hit the mid-range jumper over the defense. He has a smooth stroke out to the 3 point line and plays with energy up and down the court that always keeps him in the play. He can get out and finish well in transition and handles the ball in the open floor. He overall game is steady and his good feel for each possession on either end makes him a fun player to watch and a prospect that may surprise some people over the next two seasons.

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