Published Nov 24, 2019
On the Road with TX Hoops: TX Invitational-Magnolia ISD-Northwest Classic
Sam Lowe
Staff

Texas Hoops hit the road over during the first full tourney weekend of the season and was able to make stops in Houston, San Antonio and Fort Worth. We take a look at the top performers and future stars we were able to see from these events...

The Starting Five
**The best performers in games covered
PlayerGrad YearPosHtHigh School

LJ Cryer

2020

1

6'0

Katy Morton Ranch

Keyonte George

2022

1/2

6'5

Lewisville

Hayden Brittingham

2020

4

6'5

Crowley

Alex Anamekwe

2022

4

6'5

McKinney

Devon Hancock

2020

2

6'2

Mesquite Horn

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LJ Cryer - Put on the best performance of the weekend. An efficient and easy 44 point game. He got in a rhythm from the arc and knocked down 3s with ease, scored on an assortment of floaters and runners and still was able to distribute to others. 44 without many bad shots or possessions.


Keyonte George - Its really not fair. Anytime you see him he will make your starting 5. Another 30 point effort with the defense keying on him. He has the body to take the pounding that every team is throwing at him.


Hayden Brittingham - A physical force on the court. The question is where does he translate into the college game but it doesn't matter. He uses his body and explosive leaping ability to dominate around the rim. Just put him on the court and his presence and production will be known.


Alex Anamekwe - The young paint player is a play-making specialist. He is a quick leaper with a nose for the ball and quick bounce off the court with 2nd and 3rd leaps in his legs. He is an excellent finisher as he elevates to the rim and finishes over the defense. He is gets loose rebounds, finishes quickly, blocks shots at the rim and runs the floor.


Devon Hancock - An explosive scoring guard who can get his points from the arc with a smooth stroke or attacking and finishing with an impressive body in traffic. He is quick to the rim with a high finish, has a strong body and can create his own shot.

Off the Bench
**Top performers and prospects from games we covered
PlayerGrad YearPosHtHigh School

2021

4/5

6'7

Aldine Nimitz

2020

4

'6'6

Aldine Nimitz

Elijah Lawrence

2021

1/2

5'11

Houston Bellaire

2021

5

6'6

Cy Fair

Malik Nash

2020

1/2

6'0

Cy Fair

2020

2

6'0

Fort Bend Elkins

2022

1

6'1

Fort Bend Hightower

Jerrick Baines

2020

2

6'0

Houston Sam Houston

2020

5

6'9

Houston Sam Houston

Chris Ngene

2020

2

6'0

Katy Cinco Ranch

2020

5

6'10

Katy Morton Ranch

2020

2

6'3

Langham Creek

Reese Smith

2020

4

6'6

Lewisville Hebron

2020

1

6'2

Lewisville Hebron

Cameryn Miller

2020

4/3

6'5

Lewisville Hebron

2021

5

6'7

Manvel

Mason McBride

2021

3

6'4

Manvel

Marquice Scott

2020

1

5'10

Pasadena Dobie

Brandon Patton

2021

3

6'4

Pasadena Memorial

Robert Desta

2020

4/3

6-7

Pearland

Derrick Ardoin

2020

3/4

6'4

Pearland

2021

4

6'4

Bryan

Taylor Harrell

2021

5

6'9

Huntsville

Byron Fields

2021

4

6'4

Klein

Aaron Hutchinson

2021

1/2

5'10

Klein

Aaron Scott

2021

4

6'7

Klein Oak

Jalen Brooks

2020

1

5'11

Klein Oak

Hezekiah Livings

2020

4

6'6

Magnolia

2020

3

6'4

Mansfield Timberview

2021

4

6'4

San Antonio O'Connor

2021

1

5'9

San Antonio O'Connor

2020

3

6'4

Trophy Club Byron Nelson

Jesse Iweze

2021

4

6'6

Trophy Club Byron Nelson

2021

3

6'4

Frisco Memorial

2020

4

6'6

Mesquite Horn

New Kids on the Block
**Top Frosh and Soph that show flashes as players to watch in the future
PlayerGrad YearPosHtHeight

Kentrelle Royston

2023

1

5'8

Aldine Nimitz

Jacolb Cole

2023

3

6'5

Houston Bellaire

Chris Johnson

2023

1/2

6'2

Fort Bend Elkins

Cameron Amboree

2022

1

6'1

Houston Sam Houston

Dylan Glover

2022

3

6'4

Bryan

Pimp'Tereus Henderson

2022

1

6'1

Bryan

Xavier Owens

2022

4

6'5

Klein Cain

Jocel Reyes

2022

2

6'0

Klein Oak

2022

2/1

6'4

Amarillo

Damonze Woods

2022

4

6'6

Amarillo

Findlay Bizjack

2023

1

6'3

Trophy Club Byron Nelson

Josh Thrower

2022

4/3

6'7

Frisco Memorial

2023

1/2

6'2

Frisco Memorial

Jacovey Campbell

2023

1

5'7

McKinney

Devin Vincent

2022

2

6'1

McKinney

Ja'Kobe Walter

2023

3/2

6'4

McKinney

Devon Johnson

2022

1

5'10

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