Whataburger Tournament: Top 12 Performers & Notables

The sixty fourth annual Whataburger Match commenced at Mansfield Legacy in 2022 and albeit talks of it being a down yr, we noticed high quality play and performances. Lacking was the likes of a FAB 50 ranked staff like Duncanville or Richardson Lake Highlands, however we did see a few of the higher groups within the state that’ll make UIL playoff runs. Killeen Ellison was topped tourney champions by defeating McKinney, South Grand Prairie, Keller and Arlington Martin within the championship. 

Let’s start with our Prime 12 performers. 

Jamyron Keller, 6’2 2023 Guard – Killeen Ellison: I’ve to start out the record with the perfect participant from the champion staff! Keller, an Oklahoma State signee, was an issue all week. He’s a chiseled body guard that’s an explosive athlete. He acquired downhill, completed above the rim and thru contact. Keller has improved as a shooter additionally, now with the ability to hit an open perimeter shot now and again. The MVP of the occasion, Keller capped off a stellar string of performances in Mansfield with a 19-point, 9-rebound outing within the title sport. 

Jaland Lowe, 6’3 2023 PG – Fort Bend Marshall: The most effective participant on the occasion. Plain and easy. Lowe was improbable on the Whataburger Match. The lefty pg’s creativity along with his deal with and talent to vary speeds permits him to attain in a large number of how and the stat strains present. 43 factors, 12 rebounds in an OT thriller vs Arlington Martin and 29 factors, 8 assists vs Keller. 

As spectacular because the scoring was, I used to be extra impressed by his capability to do what it takes to win. If that’s rebounding, if that’s actually sharing the ball and giving up shot for a teammate to take a greater shot, Lowe will do it. The Pitt signee led his FB Marshall squad to 3-1 mark and to 3rd place. I received’t be a prisoner of the second, however I do agree he did go up some tiers and within the dialogue so far as greatest guards within the nation. 

Bryson McGlothin, 6’7 2024 SF – John Paul II: The change of surroundings has been a useful one for Bryson. At JPII, now we have been capable of see McGlothin’s full offensive repertoire. Albeit his staff going 0-3 on the Whataburger, Bryson averaged 22 factors and 11 rebounds on 50 p.c taking pictures from 3-point vary. With robust positional dimension and the power to actually make pictures off the catch,  Bryson additionally has quick time period reminiscence even when he misses consecutive pictures. The boldness he performs with and the power to affect the sport on each ends (which defensively he hasn’t scratched the floor on how good he might be) has had excessive majors present intrigue as of late. 

Percy Inexperienced, 6’3 2023 Guard – Del Metropolis: Del Metropolis was with out its Oklahoma State signee in Brandon Garrison, however 2023 Percy Inexperienced gave individuals a reputation to depart with after watching them. A pure bucket getter that got here out the blocks with a 29-point efficiency vs Birdville and a 24-point outing vs Keller. 

Inexperienced can get scorching fast. Both that’s from the three or using his size on finishes. It’s a shock to see the shortage of recruitment he has although. A no brainer scholarship participant that ought to see his recruitment uptick in 2023. 

Jojo Moore, 6’5 2024 Wing – Leander Rouse: I noticed JoJo a little bit bit in the summertime however I acquired to actually see what he brings to the desk on the Whataburger. Performs the first ball handler function for Leander and did a really stable job. He attacked going each methods, is fast getting off the ground and confirmed good stability and coordination when navigating in tight areas. A keen passer that I wouldn’t say is a pg, however he‘s a playmaker on the wing that I consider Division 1 coaches ought to regulate. 

Jayden Juarez, 5’10 2023 PG – Arlington Martin: The Warrior’s path to the title sport wasn’t a straightforward one. They defeated JPII, Plano & FB Marshall to get to the finals. All this with out Ishmael Flores-Smith, 6-foot-6 ahead that begins. 

Juarez stepped up and was generally the perfect participant on the court docket which was manned by a number of D1 gamers on the identical time. Juarez has a flamethrower of a jumper which allowed him to assault exhausting closeouts and confirmed his big selection of artful finishes vs size. 27 factors vs JPII, 24 factors vs FB Marshall, Juarez is a excessive vitality guard that gives premium 3-point taking pictures. 

Kordel Jefferson, 6’3 2023 CG – Arlington Martin: I’ve to acknowledge how the Houston signee carried out. We talked about how Jaland Lowe does what it takes to win and Kordel is similar means. I noticed him defend opposing staff’s greatest participant. Both if that was a guard, a wing, or heart (sure a middle). Jefferson was a employee on the defensive finish, but in addition offered a scoring punch offensively. 22 factors, 4 rebounds vs. JPII, 17 factors, 4 rebounds vs FB Marshall, watching Jefferson carry out, I positively see how he can slot in with how U of H performs, as his sport attracts similarities to a few of the Cougars’ present and previous guards underneath Kelvin Sampson.

Malek Archie, 6’3 2024 Guard – McKinney: Archie caught my eye in the summertime with Max Ranges Elite along with his dimension, muscular body and use of athleticism within the open court docket. On the Whataburger, he confirmed his bodily items but in addition the ability set he’s outfitted with. He shouldered the scoring load for McKinney right into a comfort championship. Finishing step-back jumpers, finishes with the off hand in visitors, Archie was a constant offensive contributor but in addition an energetic physique on the glass. Versus Denton Guyer, he amassed 21 factors and 10 rebounds in a 51-43 win. 

Jeremiah Inexperienced, 6’3 2025 CG – Denton Guyer: Guyer didn’t have the best end on the Whataburger, however Inexperienced was one of many vivid spots on the staff. He’s robust, robust, and aggressive with the ball in his palms. Inexperienced places fixed stress on the protection along with his type of play, but in addition has completed a greater job of surveying the ground. He nonetheless can get sloppy with the ball now and again, however the effort and simply the general play exhibits. Comfy as a pull-up shooter that may cease on a dime and stand up, he performs by means of contact on drives and competes on the defensive finish and glass very nicely for a guard. 

Rhett Shank, 6’4 2024 SG/SF- Keller: With the absence of 2024 guard Brooks Bahr and McNeese signee Parker Hannah, Shank took a lead function as Keller superior to the semifinals of the Whataburger. Should you haven’t seen Keller play, one factor it does is launch three after three after three. Shank has deep vary on his jumper and has a brief reminiscence in relation to misses. Shank landed all-tournament honors and few of his notable stat strains had been his 18 factors within the third place loss versus Marshall and in an extra time win versus Del Metropolis, Shank collected 19 factors in a nail biter. 

Justin McBride, 6’7 2023 Ahead – Plano: Made quite a lot of sense as to why Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton was within the stands in Mansfield as he had three signees taking part this previous week. McBride is one in every of them as Justin was a matchup downside for his opponents. Submit ups from the low block or mid-post, attacking his defender from the highest off the important thing or connecting from a 3 off the catch, McBride was all over the place! The burly framed ahead gave defenses complications and confirmed a translatable offensive ability set that we’ll see work in Stillwater in due time. 

Cam Carroll, 6’2 2025 CG – South Grand Prairie: A powerful guard that may refill the purpose column. Has improved as a shooter off the catch, efficient on drives and finishes, and does a high quality job advancing the ball up the court docket and creating quick tempo offense. Carroll exhibits defensive prowess, too. He strikes nicely laterally and may bump opposing guards along with his dimension. Carroll is a part of a premier 2025 guard crop in Texas. 

2022 Whataburger Notable’s

Cam Paul, 6’7 2025 Wing – South Grand Prairie 

Austin Senters, 6’4 2025 Wing  – John Paul II

King Grace, 6’3 2025 SG – Waxahachie 

Steven Ramirez, 6’5 2025 Ahead – Keller

Jordan Lowery, 6’2 2025 PG – Denton Guyer

Nikk Williams, 6’7 2023 Ahead – Plano

Chris Catchings, 6’6 2024 Ahead – FB Marshall 

Deion Ware, 6’4 2023 Guard – Killeen Ellison