The SportsInfluencer GASO Fall Shootout 2018 Report
This past weekend I had the privilege of scouting the GASO Fall Shootout 2018 which featured over 80 High School teams statewide and over 1,000 High School players competing in front of college coaches and Media. Shoutout to the legend Mike Kundstadt, Blue Zertuche, Sam Lowe and the Texas Hoops GASO staff for the hospitality and for a great event this weekend. Big shout out to all the College Coaches, Media, and High School teams on the scene. This event served as a preview of what our area teams will look like this season and based on what I saw we're in for another great season of High School Hoops in DFW. The 2Metroplex is loaded with talent once again & here's a few names who stood out over the 2-day event as well as some headlines and video highlights:
Day 1 Standouts and Top Performers
Isaiah Stevens Allen ’19
Drew Timme Richardson Pearce ’19
Sterling Hopkins Richardson Pearce ’19
Thailand Elder Allen ’20
Mason Gibson Allen '21
Shannon Robinson Arl Lamar ’20
Adrian Smith Arl Lamar ’19
Zach Muller Bishop Lynch ’19
Zahad Munford Dallas Carter ’19
Cobe Williams Dallas Kimball ’19
Deaunte Lee Dallas Kimball ’19
DJ Pigford Dallas Kimball ’21
Trazarien White Mansfield Timberview ’19
Marquiss Childs Mansfield Timberview ’19
Jalen Wilson Denton Guyer ’19
DeVion Harmon Denton Guyer ’19
Jakobe Coles Denton Guyer ’19
Tyler McGhie Denton Guyer ’19
Keyon Craddock South Garland ’19
Jayden McGrew South Garland ’19
Jordan Chambers South Garland ’19
Gerren Davis The Colony '19
Bryce Okpoh The Colony '19
Carius Key Irving MacArthur ’19
Anthony Nealon Dallas Lincoln ’19
Quintez Grimes Dallas Lincoln '20
Dorien Goodman Dallas Lincoln '22
Keller Boothby Prestonwood '19
Anthony Jefferson Waco Midway ’20
Anthony Scott Waco Midway ’20
Day 2 Standouts and Top Performers
Keyonte George Lewisville '22
KJ Pruitt Lewisville '20
Zaakir Sawyer Mesquite Horn ’20
Jerry Carraway Mesquite Horn ’19
Andrew Lackowski St. Marks '20 Harrison INGRAM St. Marks '21
Collin Smith St. Marks '22
Wade Taylor IV Lancaster ’21
Micah Peavy Duncanville ’20
Damon Nicholas Jr Duncanville ’21
Dre Nunley Euless Trinity ’19
Montreal Pena 6'9 F Arl Martin ’20
Baylor Hebb Colleyville Heritage '20
Cortland Blake FW Brewer ’19
Mike Miles Lancaster '20 OC Girtmon Lewisville '20
Niko Bossinakis Colleyville Heritage' 19
Stanley Joseph Plano '19
Brandon Kirk Lancaster ’19
Jalen Roberts Lancaster '19
CJ Noland Waxahachie ’21
Niko Bossinakis Colleyville Heritage' 19 Ben Joelson Colleyville Heritage ’20 Stanley Joseph Plano '19 Josh Miller Red Oak' 19 Brandilon Kirk Lancaster ’19 Marco Foster Lancaster '20 Jalen Roberts Lancaster '19 Darius Miles Waxahachie ’20 CJ Noland Waxahachie ’21
My Takeaways from the Fall GASO 2018:
-South Garland's stellar play w/o it's stars.
Keyon Craddock, Jayden McGrew, and Jordan Chambers stepped up BIG to lead the charge for South Garland in the absence of its stars, Tyrese Maxey and Chris Harris,Jr. (Both were on coaching duty at the GASO!). Big time confidence booster for a team with state title aspirations headed into the 2018-19 season.
-Kimball, Timberview, Lancaster are all DEEP and TALENTED and are legit title contenders this season
-Defending Champs Allen have reloaded led by the backcourt of Colorado St commit Isaiah Stevens , 2020 guard Thailand Elder, and 2021 Mason Gibson ; best team morale I've seen in a long time
- Dallas' St.Mark's School is must see group for coaches this season! Led by national top 50 prospects Harrison Ingram '21 & Collin Smith '22, D1 prospects Andrew Laczkowski '20 and Noah Shelby '22.
-The Lewisville Farmers are LEGIT and feature several prospects including a tough trio of guards, 2020 Guards KJ Pruitt and OC Girtmon, and top 25 2022 G Keyonte George
-Mesquite Horn is for real this season featuring prospects Preston Aymond and DFW POY candidate Zaakir Sawyer
-Denton Guyer (trio of Jalen Wilson, DeVion Harmon, and Jakobe Coles are already playing at a very high level
- Keyonte George, Collin Smith, Dorien Goodman are 3 diaper dandies you need to know
-Sophomores Wade Taylor IV and Harrison Ingram continue to play beyond their years and prove why they’re high major D1 prospects. 2 of the more talented, skilled young players in the state
-Duncanville’s 2020 F Micah Peavy and Allen’s 2019 G Isaiah Stevens are certified Dudes!
Headlines and Highlights
No Maxey, No Harris, No Problem…South Garland stuns Dallas Kimball @ The Fall GASO! High level game featuring many recruitable prospects in front of many college coaches! State title hopes for both programs this upcoming season...
Mansfield Timberview (5A State Champs 2017) vs Allen Eagles (6A State Champs 2018) Matchup of 2 area teams with State Championship expectations this season that didn't disappoint! https://youtu.be/ucAB7q41xzo
Duncanville rolls past Euless Trinity @ the Fall GASO. Top 50 2020 prospect Micah Peavy Shines! https://youtu.be/DoPShl2gJsM
