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AWARD SZN: 2020 VYPE Houston Public School Boys Basketball All-VYPE Team
And thud...
The 2019-20 basketball season ended in an off-the-backboard brick as the COVID-19 virus put an end to the state tournament.
Houston had four teams advance to state and VYPE will grant all four teams a share of the Team of the Year Award. Each had a great story line.
Dickinson hadn't been to state in 65 years and was hitting on all cylinders entering Final Four weekend. 65 years!!!!
Hightower was led by super-soph Bryce Griggs and company, looking to make school history if they could have reached the state finals. Three Hurricane teams made the Final Four before this year's group but hasn't won a game at state in school history.
Yates was poised for their fifth state title in 11 years under the direction of coach Greg Wise. They set the consecutive record for scoring 100-points in a game, breaking their own record a decade ago.
That leaves Stafford. Coach David Montano had the Spartans two games away from their first title since 1992. Stafford was off the grid in the preseason, sneaking up on everyone en route to state.
Here are the All-VYPE teams and superlatives.
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TEAMS OF THE YEAR
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COACH OF THE YEAR
Jason Wilson, Dickinson
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Tramon Mark, Dickinson
FIRST-TEAM ALL-VYPE
LJ Cryer, Morton Ranch
Bryce Griggs, Hightower
Justin Hill, FB Travis
Rubin Jones, Yates
Marcus Williams, Dickinson
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SECOND-TEAM ALL-VYPE
PJ Haggerty, Crosby
Jordan Ivy-Curry, LaMarque
Daylan Presley, Stafford
Pierce Spencer, Lake Creek
Ramon Walker, Shadow Creek
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THIRD-TEAM ALL-VYPE
Daylan Hamilton, Klein Forest
Javon Jackson, Summer Creek
Antwon Norman, Yates
Ethan Taylor, Memorial
Demari Williams, Fulshear
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HONORABLE MENTION ALL-VYPE
Khaliq Abdul-Mateen, Cy Lakes
Jake Arnold, Katy Taylor
Davion Coleman, Jersey Village
Josh Cooper, North Shore
RJ Crawford, Langham Creek
Dylan Dawson, Atascocita
Nik Ellis, Cy-Fair
Reuben Fatheree II, Foster
Chris Harris, Hightower
Michael Imariagbe, Elsik
Chuks Isitua, Yates
Kaboris Johnson, North Forest
Nate Martin, Cy Creek
Danny McAdory, Bush
Peter McKey, Hastings
Tim Moore, Jr., Madison
Lonzo Rand, Westfield
JaJa Sanni, Clear Lake
Westley Sellers, Morton Ranch
Kaleb Stewart, Atascocita
Rommell Williams, Mayde Creek
Will Young, Shadow Creek
Four on The Floor: Four More Top Prospect Breakdowns
By Ray Meach
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Luke Mansfield –The Woodlands Christian Academy
6' Guard
2020
Mansfield is the definition of a glue guy. He is a teams first guy and makes all of the plays of a winner. Averaging nearly double digit rebounds, Mansfield also moves great without the ball to make a gap or find open spots. Mansfield had 26 points including six 3-pointers, in a win vs Concordia Lutheran and 25 points including seven 3-pointers, vs Huntsville. His ability to step up while the Warriors have been without senior guard Bakari LaStrap is a big reason why the team is still finding success.
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Justin Hill – Travis
6' Guard
2020
Hill is one of Texas' top unsigned senior guards. Hill has started his senior season out with a bang while averaging 25+ and leading his team to an 11-1 start. The explosive guards high level play helped the Tigers win the Lamar Consolidated ISD tournaments defeating the states #3 ranked North Shore Mustangs. Hill is a strong guard with a quick first step and can finish in traffic and through contact.
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Jordan Henderson – The Village School
6'7 Forward
2020
The long, lanky forward is back and playing strong. Henderson played very well in the Houston Christian Mustang Classic. He has a soft touch from the elbow, rebounds well and will put a defender in the rim. Averaging 17pts, 9rebs and 3blks in the early part of the season is why The Village School is off to a 14-2 start. Last week, they went on to knock off the TAPPS 4A No.1 Woodlands Christian Academy.
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Johnathan Massie – St Thomas
6'4 Guard
2021
Massie has taken on the role of playing point guard and is thriving at the position. He's a natural scorer that has play making capabilities. He uses his size to get by small defenders and his long frame to extend and finish up top. Massie is shooting the ball well and learning to be a more vocal leader. With his ceiling getting higher and higher, he's developing into one of Houston's hottest '21 prospects.