'21 Peyton Andrews 5'10 PG #GPRUnderTheRadar

Okay I don't have to type the stats in since they're in the picture however let me say this, "the stats don't tell it all" and guess what, I DO. What I liked off the top about Peyton when I caught her year before last was her ability to shoot the long ball, she was in the 6th grade and what do I always say, well lots of thinbgs but college coaches LOVE big guards that can shoot. Well Peyton didn't just want to be a big guard that could shoot so she kept working and working and working and has developed into a legitimate PG prospect for the next level and her BB-IQ is definitely high as her straight A average



Here's the deal, D1 colleges are all over this kid, Big 12 and SEC to name a few conferences but her youth and desire will definitely be strong points as you can see for yourself when the Arkansas Banshees are playing this club season so check out both videos, more to come

'18 Reagan Heun highlights !!!!!!!!

The floater, taking a lick and scoring going strong to the basket, playing the passing lane, defensive improvement, check, check, check, check and check are some of the  things I knew Reagan Heun would have to add to her game to complete the package. I mean she could always shoot the ball, especially from long range however I tell parents constantly that shooting the 3 doesn't make you a D1 player, well there was never a doubt in my mind that Reagan wouldn't be one from the moment I saw her

She's gotten stronger and more physical on both ends but to top all of that ff, that catch and shoot from 25 feet is definitely a work of art. I'm also impressed with the pull-up off the dribble and step back as it has become even deadlier from bta. The ironic part about it is that she hasn't reached her peak and she's constantly working on her game and even more importantly, her BB-IQ is definitely going to help the talented 2018 player at the next level. She's coming off an 18/7 season and high school and you can catch her with Texas Elite 17U Adidas GATA this club season, more to come but right now, check out the video from her junior year

Houston Strikeforce about to explode

Destini Lombard and Kierah Andrus-Clemons are a couple of players I've had the pleasure of watching and they join a talented Texas 2020 class that will definitely raise some eyebrows. These young ladies will be on the scene this club season with the Houston Strikeforce, a new start-up squad coached by Troy DeGar, his daughter Aurmani starred at Mansfield Timberview and is currently playing for SMU

Tryouts are this Sunday, March 5th and next Sunday March 12 in Bellaire area


Call Coach Troy Degar (214) 3159866  or email  him at troydegar@hotmail.comfor exact location

Both dates tryouts are from 2-4 pm but there's more to the story, click below

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'19 Jessica Cornelius opens more eyes

What can I say about Jessica Cornelius that I haven't said? Probably not much since I caught her, what three years ago, well let me say this, the young lady just keeps getting better. The Dallas Skyline sophomore is coming off off of a fantastic season as she lead her team in scoring and steals while coming in 2nd in assists, but her 22 points against Duncanville and 33 against Coppell definitely created more buzz from the next level as college coaches will definitely have an eye on her this club season with the Lady Jets

Collins and Collier help lead teams to state #2012FLASHBACK

Okay we've established the fact that I'm an expert on talent regarding girl's basketball so let me toot my horn on this Hybrid squad from 2012. D'Asia Collins (Cy Ranch) and Charli Collier (Barbers Hill) are in San Antonio in the state semifinals, Collier's squad plays tonight at 7pm against Canyon, Collins' squad tomorrow night at 7pm against Pflugerville and the winners will play Saturday for the championship

This 2012 Hybrid photo reads like a Who's Who of I told you so players, I mean Collier was going to make a run for the #1 player in her class because of her size and dominance at an early age, she was a "no brainer" while Collins just wouldn't back down against bigger and stronger players plus her ability to run a team and desire to win simply told me she had D1 written all over her

Cate Reece also showed signs of being a star, those signs were blinking over the next two seasons and after HS all bets were off as she helped lead Cy Woods to a state title as a freshman. How about the Truong twins, Kayleigh and Kaylynne, who have a legitimate shot at leading Jersey Village out of here, they were playing up on that Hybrid squad and have 2 more years to get it done, IQ and ability 2nd to none. What about Cassidy Howard, she helped get Katy within striking distance of the regional semis, she still has a couple of more seasons to go as well

Look, these kids were good and had something that caught my eye way back then, it doesn't take me long to spot this simply because like I always say, I know where the bar was set many years ago and some of this stuff I hear read looks like something someone put out after leaving a bar but anyway good luck to Charli and D'Asia and thank you for, one more time, proving me right

'21 Jada Malone helps highlight #IronShapensIron Showcase

I try and simplify things when I'm writing and talking to just give you a clear picture and even though no film is needed, you can still get exposure when you have the QUEEN of mixed tapes, Marissa Holbert (Passthaball), one of the nations top trainers, Earl Rooks (Full Throttle) and of course yours truly who loves to tell em "I TOLD YOU SO" my daughters ESPN WNBA highlight video to the right had almost a million hits on day one on nba.com so when I tell you something, it SHOULD be safe to assume I know what I'm talking about

April 1st, the Iron Sharpens Iron Showcase will be a blast, please expect to be bombarded with footage and literature from it and keep in mind you'll get a jump on some of the most talented players in Texas as well as other states and remember, when I say something, it usually turns out the way I told you, especially with the young talent as my daughter helped lead Texas A&M to a National Championship in 2011, I knew she was legit as 6 years old, and more recently Brooke McCarty winning Big 12 Player of the Year as a junior, I called her  "The Chosen One" the first time I saw her at 7 or 8 so trust me on what I tell you

Jada Malone will be on hand for the Showcase, her  upside, well she's 6'2 now, she's a 2021 and she's been playing against varsity competition the past 2 seasons and to say she's done more than "hold her own" would be an understatement so if you are a PLAYER and you want to COMPETE against some of the top talent in the country, please register and remember, "It's not what you do, it's who you do it against"

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Langham Creek loses Owens but nucleus is intact

This is a tough class going on and year after year it gets harder and harder but as happy as I am to see 2017 leave, several players, especially those I started covering on MS sort of tears me up to see them leave. Kayla Owens is one of those players and as she heads on to UCLA, I just have to take my hat off to the young lady who simply expanded her game to  become one of the most dominant players in not only area but Texas

Langham Creek will be in good hands with that sensational sophomore duo of Dyani Robinson and Briley Perkins as well as junior wing Dezi White who is "out of sight". Throw in Mariel Wade, some incoming freshmen and players moving up and the Lobos ain't done yet after reaching their first regional semis

Texas 2017 MDAA squad has players I called in MS

I thought this picture would be appropriate since Chennedy Carter will be attending Texas A&M and my daughter graduated from there so let me just throw this out on the players from Texas that will be playing in it. I caught Carter with Arlington Swoosh as an 8th grader and I knew she would be a D1 player however after joining DFW Elite her game just took off and resume is mind boggling

2017 MDAA TEAM

The same can be said for Alexis Morris who I first saw with the Houston Hoops and when you have the "it" factor at a young age, she too was in the 8th grade, well I just knew she be in the running for an MDAA selection. Jade Williams and Kianna Williams had it early as well, both were in the 8th grade too but when Williams expanded her game bta at 6'3, she became a nightmare to defend while Williams just gives defensive players nightmares period

Deauzya Richards sold me on day 1 when I saw her wearing some orange shoes, I was so impressed I bought me a pair but my game was long behind me as I watched her continue to elevate hers and as she has helped lead her team to state this season, well nothing she has accomplished has surprised me. Chastity Patterson is one of those players I called BCS in the 6th grade or earlier, Courtney Williams, Brooke McCarty and of course my daughter when she was 5 yrs old but nevertheless, I was right and just use the search bar and type in their names, I gotta roll but this 2010 video on Patterson......

Tigers are losing Rowe but others ready to go

I said this when she dropped 40 plus in the 9th grade, no I didn't, I said she was one of the top players in Texas when  caught her playing in a Prime Time Tournament with Katy Rebels Poth read more  I don't fabricate stories about talent, I said she was a name you would want to remember and also one I wouldn't forget and she is definitely one of the states top prospects and she'll do very well at Abilene Christian

This a team you want to keep an eye next season, Cassidy Howard and Savannah May caught my eye a few seasons ago as well as Cait Calland, all are from the 2019 class and they'll be ready to step up and replace the huge losses from Rowe and Kelley Skinner graduating. Keep an eye on Amari Layeni as well, her improvement and desire on tthe inside should help make it interesting next season

Westside primed for a 2018 run

Let me say this about Westside and I can attest to this, they simply keep finding ways to be in the mix. One of the most defense oriented teams this century, they simply keep coming at you. With no seniors in their starting line-up, be ready for their Big Three of Stephanie Gregory, Jessica Soders and Jordan Lewis as well as Kayla Picnson and Yasmine Arogunjo

Talk about making a good first impression, this was my first time seeing Lewis and her energy, ability to get to the rim and just score multiple ways certainly will compliment what I already knew that Gregory and Soders brought to the table after watching them over the past 3 or 4 seasons

Big upside for 6'2 freshman Fatou Samb, the finished product isn't there however she showed flashes that I know can definitely take her to a different level but the Wolves should be in the mix and I'm not plugging them because my daughter graduated from there, just keeping it real