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BREAKING: 2026 Cy Springs four-star ATH Paris Melvin Jr. commit to Houston
2026 Cy Springs (Texas) four-star athlete Paris Melvin Jr. has announced his commitment to the University of Houston.
Melvin picks the local Coogs over Arizona, Baylor, and Ole Miss among others.
For Melvin, the decision to commit to Houston came down to the staff showing Melvin how much of a priority he was to them.
“I started to see how much of a priority I was for them (Houston),” Melvin said. “Talking with my family we wanted to narrow it down and really find what the best fit was for me and the way Houston showed how much of a priority I am to them stood out and is why I committed.”
The Cy Springs star will get to play his college ball right up the road from his hometown and the ability to represent the city he loves means a great deal.
“It’s really an honor and a blessing to be able to represent the city I’m from at Houston,” he said. “I had the ability to go play at any school in the country but they say the best players in city stay in the city and now that I’m committed I plan on recruiting other guys in the city to join our class.”
The reigning District 16-6A MVP has his commitment locked in and is now ready to shift his focus towards his senior year and continuing to help change the culture at Cy Springs.
“It’s a blessing to finally be able to say I found my new home and go into my senior year with one thing on mind, helping my team win more game, win the district title, and going to the third round of the playoffs,” Melvin said.
Paris Melvin Jr. will be a name Houston fans should get to know fast once he arrives on campus but for now watch out for him and the Panthers next fall.
HOUSTON’S AYLA McDOWELL SELECTED FOR THE 2025 McDONALD’S ALL AMERICAN GAMES
(HOUSTON) – The McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee has revealed Ayla McDowell from Cypress Springs High School will be suiting up at Barclays Center in Brooklyn alongside the nation’s most elite players for the 2025 McDonald’s All-American Games.
The 2025 rosters for high school basketball’s most iconic showcase were based on competitive criteria. McDowell was chosen from a list of 26 nominees by some of the nation’s top analysts, prep scouts, media and coaches.
McDowell is one of 24 all-star players from across the country on the girls’ team. Check out the complete 2025 McDonald’s All American Games Final Roster on mcdaag.com.
Whether you’re in Brooklyn or at home, there’s a way for you to cheer on the games’ future icons:
· The Sprite Jam Fest, featuring a 3-Point Contest, dunk competition and a knockout game, will be held on Monday, March 31. Ticket information will be provided at a later date.
· Tickets to the 2025 McDonald’s All American Games at Barclays Center on Tuesday, April 1 are now available through ticketmaster.com or by visiting our website at mcdaag.com.
· Fans can tune in on ESPN and ESPN2. The Sprite Jam Fest will air Monday, March 31 at 7:15 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The 2025 McDonald’s All American Games will start with the Girls Game on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and the Boys Game will immediately follow on ESPN at 9:00 p.m. ET.
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