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Offers flowing in to Houston-area basketball stars
Matt Malatesta
Jun 23, 2018, 6:49 pm
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The open recruiting period in the world of showcase basketball is wide open and several Houston-area hoopers are starting to pull college offers.
So here’s the scoop…
Former Dekaney star Micah Peavy has been offered by Oklahoma. The Class of 2020 prospect has transferred to Duncanville with his father David Peavy, who is now the coach at the Dallas-area school. He also has offers from Florida and Texas A&M, to name a few.
Elkins’ Donovan Williams is an emerging Class of 2019 high-riser. He has been offered by Arizona State and Virginia Tech of late.
Morton Ranch’s LJ Cryer is killing the recruiting game. The 2020 guard has received offers from Mississippi State, Virginia Tech, St. Louis and VCU of late. He holds an offer from the University of Texas.
Foster’s Duece Fatheree is a bona fide football star. The 6-foot-8 offensive lineman is a Class of 2021 prospect with tons of pigskin offers. The University of Houston has offered Fatheree in basketball as well.
SATCH homeschooler Antoine Davis has committed to Detroit Mercy. He’s the son of Mike Davis, the former head coach of TSU, who is now the head coach at Detroit Mercy.
Former Chris Walker Academy guard Jordan Turner, who transferred to Sunrise Christian (KS), has committed to Baylor.
Milby’s 2021 guard Will Young just pulled a big offer from Houston.
Keon Edwards of Sam Rayburn 6-foot-7 rangy athlete has been offered by TCU. He’s a 2021 prospect. Sam Rayburn’s Jerrell Colbert is a 6-foot-9 Class of 2021 big man, who is getting ready to blow up. He’s been offered by Houston.
Eisenhower guard Ja’Mare Redus has been offered by Hofstra and Oral Roberts. The 2019 guard has a twin brother Ja’Mere at Ike as well.
Down the road at Fort Bend Travis is 2020 guard Justin Hill, who is starting to blow up. He has pulled offers from Lamar and New Orleans.
Private schooler Isaiah Lewis has pulled an offer from UT-Martin. He’s a 2019 guard from Lone Star.
Victory Prep’s Collin Warren has received an offer from Lamar. He’s a 2019 guard.
Concordia Lutheran’s Nathan McClure has been offered by Lamar. He was a TAPPS 6A District 3 first-teamer.
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