GAMES
RANKINGS
The Who's-Who of H-Town Hoops
Kenneth Lewis - Booker T. Washington '23
The Prairie View A&M-signee has put Washington back on the map. The 6-foot-5 scorer can do it with a deft touch or in transition.
Josh Akpovwa - Seven Lakes '23
The senior has a big personality and lives in the paint. The Incarnate Word-signee can block shots, clear the boards and put defenders in the rim with some bounce.
Justin Begg - Episcopal '24
Mr. Big Shot. Hit the game-winner for SPC Title last year. Fearless scorer with great handles. His court vision is one of the best in H-Town.
TJ Ford Jr. - Ridge Point '23
Explosive first step. Great mid-range pull up with sneaky bounce. Son of Houston legend TJ Ford, who played for Texas and in the NBA.
Bryce Smith - Barbers Hill '23
Program guy who is a coach on the floor. He’s super-effective and never turns the ball over. What sets him a part is his basketball IQ and unselfishness.
Aaron Perez - Klein Collins '24
Never met a shot he didn’t like. Can pull up from anywhere on the court but can also get to the rim when needed.
Sebastian Williams-Adams - St. John's '25
No. 20 recruit in the nation. A 6-foot-7, point-forward who is a triple-threat that will also play defense. Huge upside.
Orlando Horton - Clear Falls '23
One of south Houston’s top talents, who will be in the running for District MVP. He could reach 1,000 points this season. Aggressive to the rim and a deft shooting touch.
Montana Wheeler - Houston Christian '25
Started as a freshman, Wheeler’s brother starts at the University of Kentucky. No one will out work this gym rat. Great leadership qualities. Nice touch.
Jaylen Benard - Cypress Ranch '23
Suffered an ACL injury and is completely recovered. The combo-guard is a Longwood-commit and one of the best comeback stories in the city.
Corey Hadnot - Cypress Creek '23
The Purdue-Fort Wayne signee gets to the paint very well and his mid-range, pull-up off the dribble is unstoppable. He will carry the load for the Cougars.
Shey Eberwein - The Woodlands '23
The South Dakota-signee has deep range at 6-foot-5. He can go for 30 points on any given night because of his lethal shot. No moment too big for him.
Shelton Henderson - Bellaire '25
Inner-city star. The 6-foot-5 physical guard has worked on his jump shot and now has a complete game. He also does the dirty work on the glass.
Keylon Dorsey - Eisenhower '23
The Sam Houston-signee is a volume shooter with a great work ethic. He’s up at 5 am putting up shots every day. He’s the long-range assassin in Aldine ISD.
Jason Scott - Westbury Christian '25
One of the area’s fastest-rising prospects. Good catch-and-shoot guard, who is committed to working on his handles. He can posterize people.
Qasim Boyd - Dickinson '24
One of the area’s most improved players. He’s a tough shot-taker and tough shot-maker. Combo guard, who lets the game come to him.
The Double Double: H-Town's Top 20 Boys Teams for '22-'23
#1 Atascocita
In “Martinez We Trust”. Eagles return Chase Ashby, Jarrell Barron and Jachai Cantave to run guard-oriented offense.
#2 Seven Lakes
The Kings of Katy. Balanced with AJ Bates at guard and Josh Akpovwa in the middle. The Spartans could be the best team in Houston.
#3 Cy Falls
Coach Rich Flores is blessed with size and athleticism. Joseph Tugler is a beast in the paint. Watch for Quincy Bushanan and Tamarius Jarmon.
#4 Clements
The Rangers made history last season, reaching Regional Tourney. Divine Ugochukwo is a bona fide star, who can lead a team to State.
#5 Summer Creek
Summer Creek’s Kyle Morgan, Cameron Patterson and the addition of Bryson Wheatfall are tough matchups for any opponent.
#6 Shadow Creek
One game short of State in 2022. Youngsters will lead the way for David President.
#7 Fort Bend Marshall
Coach Ronnie Courtney has his guy in Jaland Lowe to run the show. Chris Catchins and Jaylen Reedus provide support.
#8 Cy Ranch
Coach Mason Huffmeister is quietly building power program. Happy to have Jaylen Benard back in the huddle.
#9 Stratford
Keanu Dawes is a stud. Will need help from Cameron Cronin and Triston Williams to advance deeper in postseason.
#10 Booker T. Washington
Up-tempo team reached Regional Final last season. Can they make it to State? Everyone returns.
#11 Bellaire
Can sophomores match Regional Semi appearance without Jacolb Cole?
#12 Manvel
Senior-heavy with a star in Jamari McDowell headed to Kansas.
#13 Dawson
Vying for district title with Keshawn Cotton, Charles Anderson and Jaden Miller on the floor.
#14 Dickinson
Qasim Boyd and Zyon Little lead the Gators through a swampy district.
#15 Westfield
Reloading year. Jeremiah Cooper, DaJohn Palomo and Chris Palmer will need to step up.
#16 Mayde Creek
Shocked the city in 2022. Angel Sonnier, Caleb Davis and Jamal Chretien return to run show for Rams.
#17 Dobie
The Princes of Pasadena. Their guard-play is solid with Malachi Hobbs, Dylan Jackson and Jaden Schanklin.
#18 College Park
Coach Clifton McNeely will lean on Drake Kelly and Martez James to win District 13-6A.
#19 Cy Creek
The Cougars have reached the Regional Quarters the past two seasons and return Corey Hadnot and Taurus Baugh to the den.
#20 Jack Yates
Yates will do Yates things with Damion Lewis, Jaquan Brandon, Calvin Murphy III and De’Shon Lewis.