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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Nicholson, Cade - 6'03 - 2021 - Corpus Christi Calallen
Cade has a high basketball IQ that showed on both offense and defense. On offense, he made great decisions with the ball in his hands and on defense he was did an excellent job helping and recovering.
Nwaneti, Jason - 6'06 - 2022 - Fort Bend Travis
Jason is a lengthy athlete who puts his stamp on the game. He showed an ability to be smooth around the rim and from deep. Defensively, he used his athleticism to make some positive plays for his team.
O'Neal, Andrew - 6'03 - 2021 - Round Rock
Andrew has a solid well-rounded game that fits into any scheme. On offense, he can shoot it very well, and if he runs off the line he can make a play. Defensively, he plays solid defense and is where he is supposed to be.
Ochoa, Santiago - 6'04 - 2023 - San Antonio Antonian
Santiago is a gifted point guard who has the ability to score in bunches. Defensively, he does a nice job making plays on the ball. But he is at his best making great decisions getting others involved.
Oladipo, Abiola - 6'03 - 2021 - Killeen
Abiola has a nice frame and some serious athleticism. Defensively, he deters people from the paint and cleans up with rebounds. On offense, he is often affecting the game by getting putbacks or playing in the pick and roll.
Oladipo, Ademola - 6'03 - 2023 - Killeen
Ademola showed great size and strength at Tops in Texas. He had a quick bounce to get put backs and tons of rebounds. Defensively, he altered tons of shots and stopped a lot of penetration to the basket.
Padron, Nathan - 6'01 - 2021 - San Antonio East Central
Nathan has a solid build and he does everything you want on a basketball court. He plays hard, boxes out, and is extremely physical. This leads of tons of positive plays for his team and easy buckets for Nathan.
Paull, Gavin - 5'11 - 2024 - Austin Westlake
Gavin is a smooth player that understands the game. He is in constant attack mode and uses his body well to give himself an advantage around the rim. He will score through contact and is crafty.
Peoples, JaRayl - 6'04 - 2021 - Austin Crockett
Jarayl is a good athlete with nice length. He has the ability to dominate in the open court where he can handle it and make plays. He can make the three, but is really smooth attacking and getting to the rim.
Perales, Shane - 6'00 - 2022 - South San Antonio
Shane has such a natural feel to his game, he is never trying to force the issue, taking what the defense gives him. He can score it or pass it and he makes great plays in transition. On defense, he Is solid, but he is not afraid to make some plays on the ball.
Perdue, Aydan - 6'04 - 2023 - Katy
Aydan has some nice tools in his bag in that he can be a really tough mis-match. He showed the ability to post up with his back to the basket and score, then would stretch you out to the three-point line and either make it or go by the defender. Defensively, he was good around the basket and a rebounder.
Pollo, Samuel - 5'08 - 2024 - Schertz Clemens
Samuel was an extremely solid team member during Tops in Texas as he played at a fast pace and he scored heading to the basket. He limited his mistakes, he stretched the floor from deep, and played great defense.
Pritz, Eli - 6'05 - 2022 - San Antonio Christian
Eli has a great basketball frame with good length. He showed the ability to finish around the rim and corrall rebounds at a high rate for his team.