San Antonio - The Tops in Texas final stop of the fall season was in San Antonio, with nearly 200 participants. Stay tuned as we travel through the players from A-Z.
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Adams, Stacey - 6'04 - 2021 - Converse Judson
Stacey has a great basketball body and does a little bit of everything. He can score it, pass it, finish it, or handle it. Defensively he uses his physicality and speed to force the opposition into bad situations.
Alcantar-Villalobos, Elijah - 6'05 - 2022 - McAllen Rowe
Elijah has nice size and he used it to his advantage as he attacked and finished constantly. He also showed the ability to facilitate using his high-level vision which translated into points for his team.
Alcocer, Josh - 6'06 - 2021 - San Antonio O'Connor
Josh has the ability to stretch the floor and the ability to attack off the bounce. He is a high energy player who makes plays on the defensive end constantly.
Amsler, Evan - 5'11 - 2023 - TMI Episcopal
Evan showed a lot of toughness and instincts at the Tops in Texas weekend. On multiple occasions, Evan's intensity showed up in 50/50 balls, and he showed nice instincts on a few of the cuts and finishes he had.
Armstrong, Donovann - 5'11 - 2021 - Del Valle
Donovann has a solid motor and a great first step allowing him to get in the paint and finish. He also showed the ability to make shots from deep.
Armstrong, Everson - 6'05 - 2023 - Wall
Everson has nice size and good instincts. On offense, he does a great job cleaning up the glass and finishing plays at the rim. On Defense, he walls up and helps on dribble penetration well.
Arredondo, Tristan - 5'09 - 2023 - San Antonio O'Connor
Tristan is a quick guard with nice vision. He is constantly getting in the paint and making the defense pay with sound decisions. He also has the ability to stretch the defense and shoot the ball from 3.
Ashford, Christian - 6'01 - 2021 - Cibolo Steele
Christian is a smooth lefty with an athletic build. He showed the ability to be a crafty scorer when necessary. He was at his best getting to his 15 footer that looked extremely natural.
Barnes, Christopher - 6'09 - 2023 - Richmond George Ranch
Chris has a lot of raw ability wrapped up into his great size and frame. On offense he showed some flashes of brilliance when his back was to the basket, and he did a great job on the offensive boards. On defense he did a great job protecting the rim by deterring a lot of drives from the paint.
Beckman, Nathaniel - 5'11 - 2022 - New Braunfels
Nathaniel showed a the ability to really hurt the defense with his shooting range. When left open, he made his opponents pay for their mistake. On defense, he was always in the right spots and was a solid helper.
Benavidez, Javier - 5'07 - 2024 - Boerne
Javier is a compact quick footed point guard who will distribute the ball. He showed the ability to handle the ball, take it to the rim, and score it from three.
Benitez, Jacob - 6'02 - 2022 - San Antonio Harlan
Jacob has a nice strong basketball build and he makes great decisions. On offense, he is a pass first player that gets others involved. Defensively, he uses his strength to muscle defenders down low or challenge them on drives.
Biegel, Chas - 6'03 - 2024 - Lake Travis
Chas was very good around the rim at Tops in Texas. He finished and got tons of offensive rebounds by continually staying active. He ran the floor well in transition and was able to get the ball out in front of the defense for easy scores.
Blackmore, Trey - 6'03 - 2022 - San Antonio Cole
Trey is a smooth player who can score off the bounce or from a set shot. He knows how to play out of the pick and roll and makes plays for his other teammates. He has a soft touch and can score from everywhere on the court. Defensively, he moves well and does a great job staying in front of people.
Blair, Ryan - 6'00 - 2023 - San Antonio Johnson
Ryan has a solid basketball build that works to his advantage. On Offense, he has a tight handle and showed of scoring from 3 levels. On defense, he did a great job of getting lateral to defend the ball.
Bledsoe, Christopher - 5'09 - 2021 - Schertz Clemens
Chris a silky smooth point guard with quick feet and is fast up the court. He shows the ability to score from deep and can finish around the rim. Defensively, he can get up a pressure opposing ball handlers.
Blount, Jeremiah - 5'06 - 2022 - San Antonio Harlan
Jeremiah has quick feet which allows him to get to his 15 foot pull up which he knocks down. He shows an ability to compete and get going on the defensive end of the ball.
Booth, Amare - 5'10 - 2024 - San Antonio Southwest
Amare ran well in transition and got tons of opportunities because of hustle. Defensively, he played very solid and was in the right place at the right time to get a loose ball, a rebound or deflection.
Brinkoeter, Logan - 6'04 - 2023 - Grace Academy
Logan showed that he has nice size and athletic ability at the Tops in Texas weekend. On offense, he finished through contact well, he popped in the pick and roll to hit the three, and was dominant on the boards. On Defense, he used his foot speed to stop dribble penetration and wall up on other bigs.
Brown Kaderka, Jalen - 6'00 - 2021 - Killeen Harker Heights
Jalen is a very talented defender in that he had many steals and pressure the ball relentlessly. He also has a nice offensive game with 3 point range and some really good vision.
Brown, Eric - 6'00 - 2022 - Cibolo Steele
Eric's game is very solid and hard to stop. On Offense, he can fill it up from the 3 point line, but if you run him off the line he will get to the bucket in a hurry. On Defense, he moves well laterally and has the ability to get into passing lanes.
Brown, LJ - 6'01 - 2021 - San Antonio Johnson
LJ has very good ball skills and showed them off when he got in the paint and tight spaces. He also showed he can bury 3's at a high rate, and he can slip by defenders to get to the basket. He is a late bloomer with a high basketball IQ. Defensively, he picked some pockets with his very aggressive defensive style.
Bryant, Marcel - 6'06 - 2022 - Round Rock Cedar Ridge
Marcel has a great build and high-level athleticism. He can attack you from the top of the perimeter, post you up, or bury a set shot. Defensively, he uses his length to block shots and gather loose balls.
Burdick, Braxton - 6'03 - 2022 - Boerne Champion
Braxton has nice size and intangibles. On offense, he is well rounded and clearly understands the game. On Defense, he plays really hard, takes charges, and makes plays on the ball consistently.
Bussey, Jalen - 5'10 - 2021 - San Antonio Harlan
Jalen has a lot of tools in his bag to make him a successful point guard. On offense, he has tight handles, sees the floor well, and can get to the rim consistently. On Defense, he guards the ball very well, and makes life hard on the ball handler.
Byerly, Andrew - 6'04 - 2023 - San Antonio Brandeis
Andrew has some nice size and moves well. On offense, he finished well around the rim and did a nice job of attacking it when he had the opportunity. On Defense, he played solid and helped gap penetration where he could.
