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HISD Athletic Hall of Honor induction ceremony set for this weekend

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August 10, 2022 – The HISD Class of 2022 Athletic Hall of Honor includes NFL legends, Olympians, renowned coaches, high school record holders, collegiate standouts, and those who have given back as mentors to student-athletes.

The induction ceremony is Saturday, August 13, at 4 p.m. at Delmar Field House.
Fox 26 sports reporter Nate Griffin will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Tickets are available now.

"This is our annual opportunity to memorialize some of the best people associated with HISD sports," said Athletic Director Andre Walker. "They're not just legendary athletes and coaches; they are people who have used their talents to guide others through life's challenges."

Here are the Class of 2022 inductees:

Bill McMurray, posthumously (Media) - McMurray was a sportswriter for the Houston Chronicle for 36 years. He was the first two-time winner of the Texas High School Coaches Sportswriter of the Year Award and was chosen “Greater Houston Sportswriter of the Year” 20 times in his first 27 years at the paper. He is a member of the Texas High School Hall of Fame. He became one of the first sportswriters elected to the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame in 1988. He also received honors from The Texas High School Coaches Association and the National High School Coaches Association.

J.V. Cain, posthumously (Washington High School Football) - Cain played for the NFL's St. Louis Cardinals. At Booker T. Washington High School, he was an All-American. He then received an athletic scholarship to play for Colorado University. Unfortunately, he died of heart failure on his 28th birthday. His number has been retired by the Cardinals, Colorado University, and Booker T. Washington High School.

Cynthia Potter (Lamar Swim) - Cynthia Potter won 28 swimming titles, a record that stands today. She was a member of 3 US Olympic Teams, earning a bronze medal in 1976. Potter also won a bronze medal in the Pan American Games in 1975 and a silver medal in the World Championships in 1978. In addition, she has served as a sports broadcaster for ABC, NBC, ESPN, and TNT.

David Elmendorf (Westbury Football/Track) – Elmendorf played nine seasons in the NFL and won Superbowl XIV as a member of the Los Angeles Rams.  He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and was a star running back and baseball player at Westbury High School. Dave played college football at Texas A&M University. He was selected in the 1971 MLB draft by the New York Yankees but chose to play football for the Los Angeles Rams. Today you can hear him broadcasting the Texas A&M football games, a position he’s held for more than 30 years.

Debbie Sokol (Bellaire Volleyball) – Sokol began her career in 1972 as a member of the Bellaire volleyball team. As captain and MVP, she led the team to finish at the top of the district. She was captain of the University of Houston volleyball team and competed nationally on teams throughout the United States. She was a team USA member at the World University Games in Mexico City. At 25, she became head coach of the Rice University women’s volleyball program, where she guided the Owls for 13 seasons and was named coach of the year in the Southwest Conference. In addition, Sokol is a nationally known volleyball coach and trainer.

Debra Williams (Austin Girls Basketball) – Williams is one of the top scorers at Louisiana Tech University. She ranks number 13 in career scoring and number 6 in career three-pointers. Named to the All Sun Belt Conference Tournament four consecutive years, she was MVP in 1994. Williams led the Lady Techsters to four straight league titles and the 1994 NCAA Championship game. She played professional basketball in the WNBA and internationally in Italy, Greece and Israel.

Eddie Owens (Wheatley Boys Basketball) – Owens earned the rank of third-team All-American from Parade Magazine for his outstanding play at Wheatley High School. He is the all-time leading scorer for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a member of the UNLV basketball Hall of Fame. The Kansas City Kings drafted him in 1977 and he played for the Rochester Zeniths and the Buffalo Braves during the 1978 season.

Jackie Washington (Yates Track) – Washington was a 1984 US Olympic Team member. She has competed internationally and earned gold and silver medals. While at Yates High School, she was the number two female sprinter in the nation and number one sprinter in Texas. During her senior year, Jackie shattered the high school girls' 100 meters record in 11.23 and the girls' 200 meters in a time of 22.9. Washington is a member of the Yates High School Hall of Fame. As a cable TV sports reporter, she has covered the Houston Rockets and the NFL's Pro Bowl. In 2016 Jackie Washington was elected President of the United States Olympians and Paralympians Association-Houston, a position she still holds.

Jacob Green (Kashmere Football) – Green was the captain of the Kashmere football team and graduated in 1976. He was an All-American for Texas A&M University, still holding the record for 37 career sacks. He was the MVP of the East-West game and was named the most outstanding athlete his senior year. Green played 12 NFL seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and one with the San Francisco 49ers. He is a member of the Texas A&M Letterman's Hall of Fame, The Texas Black Hall of Fame, and The Southwest Conference Hall of Fame. In addition, he is a member of the Texas College Football Hall of Fame.

Jim Gideon (Bellaire Baseball) - Gideon was a member of the 1971 state championship Bellaire baseball team. He was also a two-time All-City and two-time First Team All-State player for the Cardinals. Gideon led the University of Texas to the 1975 National Championship with a stellar 17-0 record and 1.80 ERA. His 17 wins that season are tied for the fourth-most by a Texas pitcher in a single season. Gideon won 19 games in 1974. The Texas Rangers drafted him in 1975, and he made his Major League debut later that year.

Julia Heymach (Lamar Cross Country/Track & Field) - Heymach won seven Texas state championships in the 800, 1600, 3200, and cross country while she was attending Lamar High School. In 2017, Lamar placed second as a team at the women's state championships, with only two athletes competing. Julia recently signed a professional contract with Brooks Running. In addition, she will train with the Brooks Beasts Track Club, one of the country's premiere professional distance groups.

Michael Singletary (Worthing Football) – Singletary is a member of the NFL Hall of Fame. He began his football career at Worthing High School and later played for Baylor University. He was a member of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX championship team in 1986. In addition, he is a winner of the prestigious NFL Man of the Year Award. He was also the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers and served on the coaching staff of the Baltimore Ravens, LA Rams, and the Memphis Express of the AAF.

Otis Taylor (Worthing Football) - Taylor played for Prairie View A&M University, the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Texans from 1965-1975. He was one of the most dominant receivers of his era. He finished his career as a 1966 AFL All-Star, 1967 AFL receiving touchdown leader (11), 1971 NFL receiving yards leader (1,110), 1971 Pro Bowler, 1971 First-Team All-Pro, 1972 Pro Bowler, 1972 First-Team All-Pro, and a Super Bowl IV champion.

Ray Knoblauch, posthumously (Bellaire Baseball Coach) - Ray Knoblauch led Bellaire High School Baseball from 1961 to 1986, amassing a 598 - 225 record, winning four state championship titles in 1962, 1971, 1978, and 1986, plus 3 runner-up finishes. His seven appearances in the state tournament are the most for a Class 5A coach in Texas, which was the highest classification in those days. He was one of the co-founders of the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association, and he brought the Texas High School Baseball All-Star Game to the Astrodome. He is a member of the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and today the yearly Ray Knoblauch Coaches Award is given to the one deserving coach who has devoted his life to the development of baseball programs in the Houston area.

The 1974-1975 Kashmere boys’ basketball team: After winning the 1974 State Championship, the Kashmere Rams won 44 straight games and successfully defended the state title again in 1975.  The team also finished number 1 in the nation (by EA Sports, National Sports News Service and several other publications). The nine seniors on the 1975 team all received athletic scholarships to play collegiate basketball.

Written by: Geoffrey Day [RCS Sports]

UnCommon Basketball held their summer camp at The Gym out in Humble, TX on June 30th, 2022. I was in attendance to watch the players go through drills and be pushed to work hard on the floor. He has the college coach approach to how he works with the prospects at the camp. Here are my 12 top players from the camp.

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Written by: Geoffrey Day (RCS Sports)

This edition of The Playoffs (Regional Quarterfinals) Prospect Upshot was a third-round game that was held at Merrell Center out in Katy, TX. District 19’s Mayde Creek High School 25-10 [8-4] (Houston, TX) took on District 20’s Fort Bend Clements High School 27-9 [9-5] (Sugar Land, TX). Both teams received the 3rd Seed from their districts. Only one team can move on to the Regional Semifinals this Friday at the Berry Center in Cypress, TX.

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This edition of The Playoffs (Regional Quarterfinals) Prospect Upshot was a third-round game that was held at Merrell Center out in Katy, TX. District 17 Co-District Champions Cypress Creek High School 23-14 [12-2] (Houston, TX) took on District 18 Bellaire High School 20-8 [10-2] (Bellaire, TX). Both teams received the 2nd Seed from their districts. Only one team can move on to the Regional Semifinals this Friday at the Berry Center in Cypress, TX.

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The SOUTHWEST EXPOSURE CAMP was held July 13-14, 2021 @ Jack Yates HS.  Approximately 60 campers were in attendance and sorted into 6 different team groups – all counseled by head high school coaches.  In effort to hinder idle time, during the game sessions, the SWEC provided workshops for those teams who were not playing.  Speakers included; a pair of Houston Police officers, Jawaan McClellan (former McDonald’s All American),  Joseph Young (former NBA and current All Star in China), CJ Washington (current NBA referee).

At the conclusion of the SWEC, the counselors provided detailed evaluations of every player who was present on both days.  These evaluations have been emailed to over 200 college coaches nationwide.  Additionally, Rcs Sports was in the building from beginning to end and got a chance to witness several players increase their stock a great deal.  Among those were rising senior guards, Angel Johnson and Kanye Ortiz. 

Note:  The games were taped by Forever Young Films @4YFilms which provides the opportunity for parents to obtain footage. 

LAKERS  (SWEC 2021 champions)
Counselor:  Jeremy Clark,  head coach – Willis HS

Mason Allen 5’10 Madison HS 2023
Good scrappy defender who competed on the defensive end. Has very good feet and is a player who can defend other team opposing best guard. When he has time to square up and shoot, he can make shots at a decent 3 pt percentage.

Kyle Kelley 5’10 Channelview HS 2023
Played with good pace throughout the camp. Shot the ball at a decent rate from 3pt land. Was a willing passer and made the extra pass, and has the ability to be a good leader.

Colton Taylor 6’1 Willis HS 2022
Pass first PG who really looked to get his teammates involved. Did a good job of pushing the basketball in transition, driving and kicking to shooters, & made the extra pass for a great shot.

Kanye Ortiz 6’0 Pasadena HS 2022
A good leader and point guard. Kanye has a high basketball IQ and knows how to run a team. Did an excellent job of feeding the post and commanding the team and putting his teammates in the right position.  Kanye is a good spot up shooter from 3pt.

Angel Johnson 6’2 Atascocita HS 2022
He was one the best shooters in the camp. However he is an underrated defender. Angel on ball defense was solid and picked his man up full court harassing his man. Excel in transition and attacking the rim.

Glenn Bishop 6’4 Stafford HS 2023
Glenn is an excellent rebounder and was a man among boys. Big strong body and attacked the glass relentlessly. Effective finisher inside the paint that got several And 1s throughout the camp.  Additionally, a solid free throw shooter. Plays with a high motor

Jailan Ardoin 6’4 Hampshire-Fannett HS 2022
Jailan can score in a variety of ways. He has a good jump shot that he gets good elevation on. Also has a strong body that can get to the rim and finish well through contact.

Hayden Windsor 6’7  Dawson HS 2022
Hayden is a very skilled player that can shoot, pass, and handle. A good pick and pop and shooter. Rebound well defensively and offensively. Once getting the defensive rebound he could start the break and made good decisions in transition. Has a good understanding of the game and made the right passes to his teammates for assists.

BUCKS
Counselor:  Chris Caldwell, head coach – Northside HS

Tahir Khan 5’4 Klein HS 2022
Steady ball handler decent shooter; struggles with ball pressure and on ball defense.

Dylan Dempsey 5’11 New Caney HS 2023
Very solid defender and decision maker. Needs to work on being more comfortable getting his teammates involved.

Julius Morris 6’0 Legacy SSS 2022
Very coachable glue guy. Can make open shots and attacks the basket really well. Needs to work on his decision making.

Keithan Jackson 6’1 Westbrook HS 2023
Glue guy solid defender can shoot it if he’s left open. He’s a forward in a guards body needs to improve on his ball handling and decision making.

Ali Ziyan 6’2 A&M Consolidated HS 2022
Very aggressive on both ends of the floor. Plays bigger than his size. Needs to focus more on picking his head up when dribbling (he over dribbles) as well as making the transition to playing the guard position full time.

Darrell Bembry 6’3 Bush HS 2022
Long frame with long arms. Plays timid on the offensive end of the floor. Could be a solid defender if he realizes it.

Kendall Dove  6’3 New Caney HS 2023
Decent size was a good glue guy during this camp.

Joshua Ugbaja 6’5 Legacy SSS 2023
Great body decent skill set. He doesn’t play hard on either end of the floor. If he plays harder he can be a serviceable 2nd or 3rd option on a good team.

CLIPPERS
Counselor:  Anthony Fobb, head coach Mayde Creek HS

Tahj Joseph  5’9  RWG Stern Academy 2022
nice frame that allows him to finish in traffic, good ball handling, needs to work on court vision and getting everyone involved. Pay attention to the details at the PG position.

Richard Masey 6’1 Morton Ranch 2023 
Confidence, confidence, confidence. Can shoot the ball need to play with more confidence.

Michael Peltier 6'1 Concordia Lutheran 2023
High motor and never gave up on plays.  Needs to speed up shot release.

Jacob Hudson 6’2 Concordia Lutheran 2023
Motor, motor, motor.  Lefty who needs to work on right hand. Very talented but talent get beats when talent don’t work hard. Must pick up his intensity in all areas.

Jevon Murray 6’4 Clear Falls HS 2022 
Very coachable. Needs decide if he wants to be a post or a guard. My recommendation is to run run, rebound and defend! Has great size and a nice frame. Needs to get more physical.

Keshawn Cotton 6’5 Dawson HS 2023  
Needs decide if he wants to be a post or a guard. My recommendation is to rim run, block shots,  rebound and defend! Has great size and a nice frame. Needs to get more physical.

Cameron Love –Adams 6’6  Pearland HS 2022  
Very very coachable. Started rim running, and playing around the rim and it paid off. Don’t strike for quick jump shots but attack the rim and put pressure on defense. Use quickness and size for your advantage.

HAWKS
Counselor:  Jakarta Bennett, head coach – UpTempo Academy

Ryan Moore- 6’4 Cypress Ranch HS 2022
Based on pure talent one of the best kids in the building. Long crafty scorer, good shooter, deceptive athleticism, plays well in space. Would like to see him play with a higher more and assert himself more on the defensive end.

Jason Lin- 5’11 Strake Jesuit 2024
If I had to give a Most Valuable Player Award on my team it would be Jason. High IQ, Very poised ball handler, knock down shooter, played great in the half court offense. Was impressed with his on ball defense. Needs to commit to getting stronger and finishing through contact.

Keith Marshall 6’5 Channelview HS 2022
Explosive athlete, good finisher around the rim, rebounds well out of his area. Did a good job hedging on the pick and roll and has the lateral movement to switch on guards if needed.  Need improvement on his jumper and ball handling.

Keddric Mays 6’1 Bridgeland HS 2022
Athletic guard, good in transition, rebounded well for a perimeter player. Good on ball defender.  Needs to work on decision making and shot selection.

Jayden Jackson 6’1 Dekaney HS 2022
Very talented guard, scored the ball at all 3 levels both days. Plays very well in triple threat situations. Showed leadership down the stretch in games.  Gambled too much on defense and sometimes over dribbled.

Ayden Chatman 5’9 Dulles HS 2023
Very quick, skilled ball handler, solid in transition.  Need to improve IQ, decision making and shot selection

CJ Amadi 6’6  George Ranch HS 2023
Big frame with long arms, physically imposing.  Needs to work on fundamentals, touch and footwork

NETS
Counselor:  Tyler Guidry,  head coach - Westbury Christian School

Dequan Prayer 5’9 North Shore HS 2022
He is a pretty good and plays with good pace. Very steady. Always under control. Good on ball defender

Pierce Marquez 5’11 Atascocita HS 2022
Great at catching and shooting the three ball. Good positional defender.

Syncere Tryon 6’0 Northshore HS 2022
Tough minded kid. Plays with great pace offensively. Really good mid range scorer

Majestic Ford 6’1 Angleton HS 2023
Strong body guard. Very good driving to his right. Crafty finishes around the basket

Wesley Westbrook 6’1 Strake Jesuit 2024
Smooth guard. Secondary ball handler. Can score and get to his spots. Very steady.

Nico Murr  6’5 Strake Jesuit 2022
Good finisher around the basket with both hands. Good pick and pop 4. Has a good understanding of how to play

Jordan Brooks 6’5 Port Allen (LA) HS 2022
Strong body forward. Can impact the game in multiple ways. Plays hard and works inside out

SUNS
Counselor:  Sam Benitez, head coach - North Shore HS

Leslie Newsome 5’10 Spring HS 2022
Strong point guard who showed the ability to get into paint and create

Corey Rueben  5’10 La Porte HS 2022
One of the quickest guards with ball in hands. His cat like quickness allows him to play passing lanes and get out in transition where he is at his best.

Noel White 6’1 Klein Oak HS 2022
Crafty finisher around the rim.  Pretty good in the open court.  

QueVon Walley 6’2  LaPorte HS 2022
Big Guard, good Ball Handler, can finish at rim, will sacrifice body to take charges

Chance Thalman  6’2 Houston Christian HS 2023
Sharpshooter, does a good job using ball fakes to get to a 1-2 dribble pull up

Julian Roman 6’4 Summer Creek HS 2022
Skilled guard who has ability to score at all 3 levels.  Does a good job at getting to his spots on the floor.  

Dominic Cestero 6’8 Houston Christian 2023
Old School big man! Plays with back to basket, good footwork, can face knock down mid post jumper, strong rebounder, best basketball is ahead of him.

Written by: Geoffrey Day (RCS Sports)

TABC Showcase notebook from Day 1 in Duncanville, Texas. It was a great atmosphere filled with Collegiate Coaches from all levels in the building. For example, I actually counted the college coaches who were watching court 1 during the second game of the day, and there were 145 coaches in the stands. One of my associates was at Duncanville Fieldhouse at the exact same time and he confirmed there were a few coaches over there as well. Let’s get to my NOTEBOOK. 

I want to start by noting 2023 stars, Tyler Smith and Wesley Yates III played phenomenal on Day 1. They had all the evaluators saying these guys are 1 & 2 in the State for their class. Tyler Smith 6’10” Small Forward of Fort Bend Bush High School was running with iSchool Lewisville for the event and was on the court with two nationally ranked 2022 prospects and his foes had a pair of peers in his same class of 2023 who are also nationally ranked and one is ranked ahead of him. Tyler was the best player on the entire floor. He played with aggression, was active on the glass, ran the lanes, dunked everything around the rim, and knocked down shots from the perimeter. Wesley Yates III 6’4” Combo had one of the hottest prospects that is trending upward in the country checking him last night and he was giving him fits on the court draining side step treys, step back treys, and hit him with a nasty tween-tween cross almost like the UTEP 2-Step of Tim Hardaway. He also locked in defensively and had blocked a dunk attempt. As he went on to finish the game with 26 points. 
 

Trey Miller 6’1” Point looked really well as he played more off the ball on Day 1 and was a menace defensively as he had 6 steals in the game. A couple of coaches spoke to me about him and his game. He led Concordia Lutheran in scoring, but it was the big time clutch trey ball by new transfer Jacob Hudson, a 6’2” PG who played solid and is learning the system and expectations from his new coach. 
 

The Woodlands Christian played really well as Zion Pipkin got off to a hot start draining three straight trey balls. Austin Benigni is playing more of a facilitator role getting everyone involved in the game. Chanse Perkins 6’5” Small Forward was huge for them, he is like a Swiss Army Knife as he does a bit of everything and is a big-time hustle guy with a good motor. 
 

Beaumont United is still with their winning ways as they defeated Coppell High School who features two Nationally touted prospects. The tough defense and familiarity with each other is huge and is what will keep them rolling. Terrance Arceneaux 6’6” 2022 played solid, and as the senior leader he was very vocal more so than ever before in the court. The toughness of Trealyn Porchia 6’5” 2023 and the shooting of Kayde Dotson 6’2” 2024 also played a big role as well as Wesley Yates III who was mentioned above. 
 

Legacy School of Sports Science has a pair of new faces. Fred Payne a 6’3” Combo Guard 2023 from Louisiana by way of Sunrise Christian  has a good handle on the rock and has a quick pull-up off the dribble game. He also brings toughness on the defensive side of the ball. Jevon Hill 6’9” Forward 2022 from Wichita, KS is long and has some athleticism to him. Jaret Valencia 6’8” Power Forward played really well and cleaned house on the glass and swatted away 6 shots. 
 

Baytown Goose Creek Memorial big time prospect 6’6” W Sam Bradford played well for his team but it was the dynamic play of 6’7” SF Dariyus Woodson that led them to the W as he finished with 30 points. He made the most of coaches watching his game that some said they would be back to watch again on Day2. 
 

Just a few of my Notes for Day 1. You can also view my game recap of Beaumont United vs Coppell by clicking the link. https://youtu.be/X2AQD10Xd4s

Day 2 at TABC Showcase notebook.

Beaumont United had two games on today the first game being a big time matchup of the two state champs UIL 6A Duncanville were their first game and they came away as victors with solid play from Terrance Arceneaux, Wesley Yates, Clarence Payia, and Kayde Dotson who were big down the stretch on a come from behind victory. In their second matchup they faced McKinney High School that featured talented rising junior Jakobe Walters.

It was pretty evident Walters had it on his mind - that he had to prove that he belongs in the conversation as (not just) one of the Top prospects in the 2023 class in the state of Texas, but nationally as well. He was accompanied by Alex Anamekwe who loves to play above the rim and can shoot it as well. Despite being exhausted Wesley Yates III poured out his all in the first half of the final game and capped off his weekend with a Committable Offer from the University of Texas. 

Jesaiah McWright 6’3” SG 2022 who recently surged into Rcs Sports Top 10 for the 2022 Class, displayed his athleticism and had the gym rocking as a result of how hard he was throwing down dunks. 

Bryce Smith 5’11” Point Guard 2023 is a tough competitor for the Eagles. On Saturday, he was a big time leader for his team. He played solid defense and was active all over the floor. 

Clear Brook will be a tough team once again this upcoming season as they are led by siblings, Kemauri “Kemo” Millender 6’1” Point Guard 2022 and Marcus “Smurf” Millender 5’11” Point Guard 2023. Kemo is a tough scoring lead guard that is a super tough on-ball defender. His outside shooting ability has greatly improved and he isn’t shooting it from the perimeter line he's shooting (and hitting) it from deep. Kemo has a nice combo dribble set up move and can get by his opponent with ease with his elite quick first-step, finishing with 28 points (7/9 treys) and 6 assists. His younger brother Smurf is one of the best 2023 facilitators in the state of Texas. He put on a performance in front of the coaches by dishing out tough assists that he made look easy as he finished with 17 points and 12 assists. 

Cypress Ranch will be another team that is tough to beat this season. With Mason Docks 6’0” Point Guard 2022 at the helm he had the ball on a string and ran the offense with precision. Docks can stop on a dime, hit tough jumpers, his ability to break down a defense and facilitate out of the pick-n-roll sets. He finished with 19 points and 5 assists in the win over Dallas based TACA, the state's best homeschooled squad. Dubem Muoneke 6’3” Forward that has crazy bounce and good strength. He can knock down the open trey ball and will flush it on you if you give him the lane. Considering his size, Muoneke is a great shot blocker as well. He finished with 18 points against TACA. 

These two 2025 prospects for Mayde Creek High School came to play today. These incoming freshmen had precious moments as young prospects. Jamal Chretien and Christian Jones are a 1,2 punch that will make an immediate impact for the Rams. Both can hit the long ball as they both hit multiple shots from college range. The tough lead guard play of Christian Jones was huge for the Rams as he finished with 26 points and 7 assists and had the winning assist at the buzzer to give his team the victory.

Corey Hadnott 6’2” Point Guard 2023 for Cypress Creek High School had himself a great game at the right time - in a gym with a baseline full of coaches. His quick first step and gets downhill in a hurry and finishes at a high rate around the rim. 

Kaleb Pouncy 6’6” SF 2022 for Atascocita caught a nasty body in their 3rd game of the day, and it was an and+1 finish at that. Connor Miller 6’4” SG 2022 had himself a fantastic day at the office while knocking down tough contested trey balls and showed his mid-range game as well. 

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In this week's edition of One on One w/Doug I sit down with Clear Brook point guard Kemauri "Kemo" Millender (Clear Brooks HS 2022). Kemo is fresh off of a season where he led Clear Brook to the 2nd round of the playoffs and in the process garnered All-District honors in his sophomore season.

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This week's edition of One on One w/Doug I sat down with Johnathan Massie (Legacy HS 2021). Massie was named 1st team all district in TAPPS 4-6a this past season as well as TABC All-State for Private Schools. 

In this week's edition of One on One w/Doug we sit down with sophomore pg Austin Benigni of The Woodlands Christian. Austin is coming off a season where he led his team to a State Championship and earned All-State honors.

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In this week's edition of "One on One" w/Doug, we will talk with one of the most talented seniors to be in the state, Ramon Walker of Shadow Creek. Walker was a key piece in Shadow Creek's best season ever as they advanced to the 5A Regional Finals. Walker was named All-District, All-Region and All State! Check out the Q&A!

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One on One w/Doug is back and this week we will talk to one of the top sophomores in the Greater Houston area Amaree Abram of PA Memorial. Abram is coming off a huge second season where he made 1st team all district, as well as 5a All Region III!  We talked about how he is spending this down time as well as if he fell he gets the respect he deserves.

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Check out the schedule of SEASON OPENER basketball showcase - powered by Boost Mobile

The "Season Opener" will take place Saturday, Nov. 16th at the Aldine ISD M.O. Campbell Center!!!  As we have done for the past two years, all 2019-20 ACTIVE MEMBERS of the Houston Area Basketball Coaches Association (HABCA) will be admitted FREE of charge.  Name must be on the list, and photo ID will be required.  

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Paul Biancardi (ESPN's National Recruiting Director) will be hosting a camp for 8th - 12th graders.
The camp will take place September 14-15th @ The Village School.  

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This Saturday (October 7th), Thurgood Marshall HS hosted a Fall Shoot-Out for varsity teams.  Meanwhile, at the same location the annual JV Fall Championships powered by Rcs Sports took place..  Congrats to Cinco Ranch JV Team, champions of the 2017 JV Fall Championship!  

The Class of 2018 and 2019 sessions of Rucker On Wood, open gym series will take place Sunday (September 3rd) @ The GYM (2325 Atascocita Rd).  Due to massive flash floods, the streets of Houston are unsafe for anyone to travel.  

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The Back 2 School Battle annually serves as a fundraiser for the Yates Basketball program.  On Sunday August 13, 2017, Boost Mobile was on site with some giveaways.  Celebrity DJs (Mr. Rogers - 93.7 The Beat vs Kiotti - 97.9 The Box) kept the fans hyped throughout the day.   
Swoop Swoop (aka Eisenhower HS varsity) became the first ever team comprised solely of players from the same high school to win 1st place in the Back 2 School Battle.  The team of 9 players won all 6 of their games on the weekend including bracket victories over KDC International, TJ Ford Elite, Hoop Nation and Houston Raptors Elite in the championship.  Jesse Zarzuela led the Raptors with 12p (4 treys) while Marlon Jackson contibuted 9pts.  Swoop Swoop trailed by 16pts in the first half before walking that lead all the way down.  Ironically, they trailed by double digits in the semis and quarter finals as well.  Twins Ja'Mare and Ja'Mere Redus were the key producers on this squad, but a few teammates supplied impressive performances.  For example, Korey McQueen, Matthew Barber, Patrick Punch will pose problems this season for many opponents.  I can hardly wait to see this team September 30 - October 1st at the Super 16 Extravaganza which will be held at DeKaney HS.  

RESULTS          CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET RESULTS