On the Road with Texas Hoops: Katy Classic Standouts

Texas Hoops was able to catch some pool games at the Katy Classic on Thursday and a few names stood out over the others, including a big man at Katy Paetow who will make himself known over the next two seasons.

Charles Chukwu - A big and strong full grown man who was first seen roaming the courts with Rytes Warriors last summer season, looked the part with his high school teammates. He is very bouncy and athletic for a young big man with very good hands and feet. He is a willing and capable passer off the low block and can protect the rim with his reach and jumping ability. He will throw it down with ease when he gets to the rim. He is still learning what he wants to do when he catches the ball with his back to the basket and as that develops he will be a tough player to contain at the high school level. He has a very high ceiling as the young big man is already showing incredible signs of maturity both physically and in his feel for the game.

Daylan Hamilton - The still unsigned senior is a legit scorer from all levels with a smooth stroke from 3 and a natural ability to slash and finish in the lane. He glided his way to 37 points with a smooth jumper and the ability to create his own scoring chances. He didn't force anything or take bad shots as he stayed within the team concept and played a very savvy Klein Forest type game. He will be one of the hotter names on the board come Spring signing period.

Rommell Williams - The Midwestern State bound floor-leader played the perfect role of facilitator and mixed in scoring when need in the Thursday pool game. He is just a smart player with floor vision and a keen understanding of the game. He doesn't get himself into trouble as he plays with a smooth flow to his game and doesn't over penetrate into traffic. He kicks it to shooters and knocks down buckets when it's his turn.

Davion Coleman - This University of Illinois - Chicago bound scorer showed off his ability to get to the rim and finish as well as shoot it from the arc in the Thursday morning pool game. A player that had flown under the TexasHoops radar showed why he is bound for the windy city with an explosive scoring punch that includes his ability to finish high in traffic and take contact on the way to the rim. His first step gets him the advantage and then he shows a good feel on his ability to finish or dish to an open teammate in traffic.

Damian Watson - An athletic floor leader who can handle the ball against pressure with a solid body and size at the PG. He can really get out on the break and finish with either hand at the rim and is willing to attack in the half court either direction as well. He finishes high and has a nice stroke that will keep the defense honest out to the 3 point line. He has the frame and athleticism to get down and guard the ball when motivated and should be a junior to rise the charts this season.