Part II of available prospects, the staff takes a look at the guards that took positive steps toward their development and stock as they provided a skill set that texasboysbasketball.com believes will translate to the collegiate level.
Sam Chaput, PG – Aspire Academy (KY): This past grassroots season allowed Chaput’s stock to go one direction and that is ⇑. Chaput is a crafty, quick guard that gets to his spots on the floor, gets his teammates the ball where they are most comfortable operating from, and defends with intensity. A top 30 prospect in the state, Chaput provided the staff a skill set that we are comfortable saying will translate.
Addison Wallace, CG – Cleburne: Wallace grabbed our attention in the Spring with consistent strong outings for LoneStar Elite. Wallace finishes in traffic and is a capable shooter from beyond the arc and off the bounce from 12-15 ft.
RJ Mason, PG – Desoto: RJ is one of the toughest guards in North Texas and the Desoto product has no problem taking the alpha role late in games. Mason has grown as a point guard and shown numerous times in the Summer he is talented enough to play at the next level.
Nigel Hawkins, CG – Cy Falls: Hawkins is the second highest rated available guard in our database and there is one thing Nigel knows how to do and that’s win. Possessing a state title with Cy Falls and a Adidas Uprising Championship with Yes II Success, Hawkins is a tough guard that can score in a variety of ways.
Laquan Butler, PG – Lancaster: Butler does a fine job knifing his way through opposing defenses and although he gets himself in a jam getting too deep into the teeth of the defense, Butler had stellar performances for LoneStar Elite. A super quick guard that is a lethal threat in the open court and has a promising stroke off the bounce.
Zach Thomas, PG – South Grand Prairie: Thomas exudes toughness as the set-up man for South Grand Prairie made good use of his summer opportunity with strong performances in front of the TBB staff. He’s shown the ability to get to the paint with consistency and makes good decisions on drives. Number 86 on our 2018 board, Zach’s summer outings cemented a top 75 status.
Edited by AB