Recruiting Notebook: Carter Shootout
It was an early start but 8 AM didn’t disappoint between Frisco Memorial and Dallas Carter. 2028 6’9 Carter Terrell Jackson and 2027 Frisco Memorial 6’9 Xander Pruzinsky was a heavyweight matchup between two of the best young post players in the country. With noticeable weight added to his frame Jackson displayed his improved post footwork and mobility. Pruzinsky continues to show relentless defensive and rebounding ability while becoming a consistent three point shooter in pick & pop and situations.
Amarion Hunter is making a strong case for the best point guard in the area in the 2027 class. Hunter got to his spots whenever and how often he wanted and was deadly from three. Frisco Memorial’s Caden Deffenbaugh had a poster dunk, a fitting start to a day where the 6’5 senior committed to New Mexico State.
In my opinion, Carter and Memorial have cemented themselves as two top 7 teams to begin the season.
Te’Zhan Francois of Lewisville had a “write his name down” outing against WT White. The 6’5 senior is an offensive threat with a good looking perimeter jump shot and ability to get to the rim. 6’ 2027 Trey Williams of WT White has the body of a strong safety and the kind of physicality at the point guard position that would make Bob Huggins proud. Williams is a defensive minded athletic playmaker that has the ability to control both sides of the ball.
2027 5’9 Isaac Lwaite of Woodrow Wilson is a small guard with big offense. Lwaite is a shifty playmaker and crafty finisher.
Tristan Taylor played behind two division 1 signees last season for Lancaster and the battles he must have faced in practice have him ready for this moment. The 6’7 senior has a knack for rebounding and is solid in the post on the offensive and defensive end. With the departure of Kayden Johnson, Lancaster is now my favorite to win the district of doom. Once 6’3 2027 Vincient Green settles in, the Tigers will have the offensive input and defensive prowess to earn their first district title as a 6A program.
This is my second time watching senior Kaleb Jackson of Kingdom Collegiate and the 6’6 senior did everything for his team. Played some point guard, hit threes, and battled on the glass.
SOC has a new coach in Antoine Thompson and a new backcourt in junior Jonathan Bradley and senior RC Herrin. Bradley is a high energy guard that smiles while he’s breaking down defenses and RC Herrin is a 5’9 guard with plenty of wiggle and a ton of heart. The Golden Bears go as far as Bradley and Herrin take them.