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AWARDS SZN: 2025-26 Houston Boys Basketball All-VYPE Teams
*Names will be listed alphabetically
**The VYPE Awards -- naming Player of the Year Finalists & Team of the Year -- will be released in the coming weeks.
ALL-VYPE PHOTO GALLERY: Isaiah Santos -- Seven Lakes
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All-VYPE Public School Boys Basketball Teams
FIRST-TEAM
Adam Boyd, Atascocita
Josh Goodwin Jr., Cypress Ranch
Alvin Mosley, Almeta Crawford
Daniel Patton, Cypress Falls
Isaiah Santos, Seven Lakes
SECOND-TEAM
Ife Bolaji, Cypress Springs
Devan Brown, Pearland
Jachai Cantave, Atascocita
Christian Gibson, North Shore
Nasir Price, Seven Lakes
THIRD-TEAM
TroyNelle Belle, Dickinson
Madden Hill, Clear Springs
Jayden Jones, Fort Bend Marshall
Malcolm McNair, La Marque
Trey Pinkard, Grand Oaks
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Eric Beard Jr., Heights
Bryson Campbell, Angleton
Gabe Childress, Barbers Hill
Peter Dorsey, Wheatley
Evan Egans, Crosby
Marwane Fadika, Katy Jordan
Peyton George, Strake Jesuit
Avin Glover, Pearland
Korben "KJ" Goodwin, Cypress Ranch
Daniel Green, Shadow Creek
Brandon Harris, La Marque
Yanni Ibikunle, Randle
CJ Ideozu, Cypress Springs
Ebube Joseph, Grand Oaks
Jae’qurian Lincoln, Humble
Jose Martins, Seven Lakes
Damon Miles, Clear Lake
Javen Nededog, West Fork
Malik Olajuwon, Clements
Reggie Rideau, Summer Creek
Anthony Sadler, Dawson
Zayson Salanoa, Atascocita
Chancellor Simpson, Klein
Jaylen Singleton, Almeta Crawford
De'Marcus Sloan, North Shore
Fola Sodipo, Tompkins
Armani Theus, Fort Bend Marshall
Brody Thornton, George Ranch
Chase Wiley, Iowa Colony
Tyrie Wooten Jr., Klein Oak
All-VYPE Private School Boys Basketball Teams
FIRST-TEAM
Reese Alston, Second Baptist
Shia Francis, Second Baptist
Alim Olajuwon, Episcopal
Ramsey Sato, The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA)
Landon Veal, Houston Christian
SECOND-TEAM
Will Arriaga, Houston Christian
Jayvien Cummings, Westbury Christian
Will Goolsby, Second Baptist
Nyle Harrison, Episcopal
Sean Jimmy-Ducksworth, Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA)
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Chase Baker, St. Thomas Episcopal
Holden Caltabiano, TWCA
Jackson Day, TWCA
Cason Hall, Second Baptist
Preston Kieschnick, TWCA
Dan Mangala, Westbury Christian
Josiah McGowen, Houston Christian
Ghaven Mittal, Concordia Lutheran
Dylan Nunn, FBCA
Jaxen Palmer, St. Francis Episcopal
Kaiden Smith, Second Baptist
Jaylen Walker, Lutheran South Academy
The stars of 2025-26 Fort Bend Marshall Basketball
HOOPS HIERARCHY: Seven Lakes, Marshall, SBS Top the Charts in VYPE Houston Rankings past midseason
Seven Lakes (25-0) has been the model of consistency, rolling into January unbeaten behind a balanced rotation that has made nightly adjustments nearly impossible for opponents. Atascocita (16-6) remains close behind, with its only local blemish coming in a one-point loss to the Spartans in the season opener.
Just below that tier, Pearland (21-2), Dickinson (18-5), and Klein Oak (19-3) have surged through district play and now look well-positioned to secure league titles, setting the stage for deep playoff pushes if current form holds.
Elsewhere in the classification, depth across the rankings continues to stand out. Cypress Falls has quietly established itself as a steady district leader, while Shadow Creek’s athleticism and experience have kept it firmly in the mix.
North Shore, after a challenging non-district slate, appears to be rounding into form as games tighten, and Grand Oaks has proven capable of making timely runs when momentum swings. The middle of the rankings remains fluid, with several teams capable of reshuffling the order as district races intensify.
In 5A, continuity and timing have been key themes. Fort Bend Marshall (17-7) has picked up right where it left off last March, using its postseason experience to navigate early district play with confidence.
Friendswood (20-7) and Iowa Colony (19-6) are tracking on parallel paths, each showing resilience and balance while eyeing a critical stretch that could decide district positioning. Baytown Sterling (20-5) and Madison (16-5) have emerged as welcome surprises, flashing upside that suggests neither will be an easy out come playoff time.
The private school ranks remain headlined by proven power. Second Baptist (21-2) continues to overwhelm opponents behind elite production and depth, while Houston Christian’s near-perfect (27-1) campaign has kept it squarely in championship conversations. With programs like Kinkaid and Episcopal lurking, however, little is guaranteed as the season moves toward its final act.
As district races tighten, the coming weeks promise clarity—and plenty of volatility—across every classification.
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Seven Lakes Spartans
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VYPE Houston Updated Boys Basketball Rankings -- January 2026
6A TOP-20
1. Seven Lakes Spartans -- 25-0 // 8-0 in District 19-6A
2. Atascocita Eagles -- 16-6 // 4-0 in 23-6A
3. Pearland Oilers -- 21-2 // 7-0 in 22-6A
4. Dickinson Gators -- 18-5 // 4-0 in 24-6A
5. Klein Oak Panthers -- 19-3 // 7-0 in 15-6A
6. Cypress Springs Panthers -- 20-4 // 3-1 in 16-6A
7. Cypress Falls Eagles -- 16-5 // 4-0 in 17-6A
8. North Shore Mustangs -- 19-5 // 3-1 in 23-6A
9. Shadow Creek Sharks -- 14-6 // 6-1 in 22-6A
10. Hightower Hurricanes -- 19-5 // 3-1 in 21-6A
11. Grand Oaks Grizzlies -- 17-8 // 6-1 in 13-6A
12. Fort Bend Travis Tigers -- 19-4 // 3-1 in 21-6A
13. Katy Jordan Warriors -- 16-8 // 4-3 in 19-6A
14. Tompkins Falcons -- 17-6 // 5-2 in 19-6A
15. Clear Brook Wolverines -- 19-5 // 1-3 in 24-6A
16. Heights Bulldogs -- 19-5 // 3-0 in 18-6A
17. The Woodlands Highlanders -- 16-6 // 6-1 in 13-6A
18. Summer Creek Bulldogs -- 12-9 // 3-1 in 23-6A
19. College Park Cavaliers -- 17-9 // 5-2 in 13-6A
20. Clear Springs Chargers -- 15-8 // 3-1 in 24-6A
Others to Watch: Strake Jesuit Crusaders (20-6A), Katy Tigers (19-6A), Cypress Woods Wildcats (16-6A), Cinco Ranch Cougars (19-6A), Alief Taylor Lions (20-6A), C.E. King Panthers (23-6A), Clear Lake Falcons (24-6A), Dawson Eagles (22-6A), FB Elkins Knights (21-6A), Cypress Ranch Mustangs (16-6A), Foster Falcons (20-6A), Clements Rangers (21-6A), Humble Wildcats (23-6A), Westside Wolves (18-6A)
5A TOP-5
1. Fort Bend Marshall Buffalos -- 17-7 // 4-0 in District 22-5A
2. Friendswood Mustangs -- 20-7 // 3-1 in 20-5A
3. Iowa Colony Pioneers -- 19-6 // 3-0 in 20-5A
4. Baytown Sterling Rangers -- 20-5 // 2-2 in 19-5A
5. Madison Marlins -- 16-5 // 7-0 in 21-5A
Others to Watch: Angleton Wildcats (20-5A), Barbers Hill Eagles (19-5A), La Porte Bulldogs (20-5A), West Fork Gators (18-5A), Crosby Cougars (18-5A)
1. Second Baptist Eagles (TAPPS-5A) -- 21-2
2. Houston Christian Mustangs (SPC-4A) -- 27-1
3. St. Thomas Episcopal Saints (TAPPS-4A) -- 18-7
4. The Kinkaid School Falcons (SPC-4A) -- 23-5
5. Episcopal Knights (SPC-4A) -- 16-7
Others to Watch: Westbury Christian Wildcats (TAPPS-4A), TWCA Warriors (TAPPS-5A), FBCA Eagles (TAPPS-5A)