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On My Whistle | 2026 UIL Basketball Playoff Predictions And Breakdowns
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta, Jackson DiPasquale, and Alex Hinson are back to review and preview the Houston high school basketball scene as we are in the first week of the TXHSHOOPS playoffs, and the storylines are already heating up.
The season is coming to an end with playoffs starting this week — listen in as Malatesta, DiPasquale, and Hinson break it all down on On My Whistle.
The Wheatley Wildcats
FIFTH WARD HIGH: Wheatley comes in at No. 20 after State appearance
No. 20 — WHEATLEY WILDCATS
It was a historic season for Fifth Ward High — the Wheatley Wildcats made it all the way to the State Championship Game, led by David Burrell, who returned to coach the team 20 years after winning a State Title as a player.
Now, that’s full circle.
So, what’s next for Burrell and the Wildcats?
Back in the fold are seniors Jeremiah Baskin (point guard), Herbert Goldsmith (shooting guard), and Collier Coleman (forward), all poised to lead the way back to Austin.
Adding depth and versatility, sophomore Peter Dorsey brings size and skill that will help him continue building an impressive high school resume.
The path won’t be easy. With challenges from Yates and La Marque, the Wildcats will have to fight for every win. But for now, Wheatley holds the bragging rights — and the city will be watching to see if they can go all the way.
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