Boys Basketball Preview: Top 20 basketball players to watch in the Fort Worth-area

By Brian Gosset

November 15, 2021 1:10 PM

The Texas high school boys basketball season is underway and this year’s group is just as talented as any other. The Fort Worth-area is loaded with sharp shooters, defenders and more.

The next four months are going to be fun as teams begin their quest for San Antonio.

Check out the Star-Telegram Top 20 boys basketball players for the 2021-22 season here:

1. Finley Bizjack

Point Guard, Jr., Byron Nelson

The Star-Telegram co-offensive player of the year helped lead the Bobcats to the regional tournament and averaged 21 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.

Bizjack was district co-MVP and a two-time all-state pick.

Byron Nelson guard Finley Bizjack (3) tries to dribble past Richardson guard Cason Wallace (22) during the first half of a 6A Region I Regional Semifinal Boys Basketball playoff game played on March 2, 2021 at Rock Hill High School in Frisco, TX. (Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram)

2. Jourdyn Grandberry

Guard, Sr., Richland

The Texas A&M Corpus Christi signee was voted district MVP and all-region after averaging 15.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.

Richland guard Jourdyn Grandberry (L) tries to get off a pass against Mansfield Legacy guard John Muhammad (4) during the first half of a 5A Region 1 Boys Basketball Area-Round 2 playoff game played on February 24, 2021 at Burleson High School. (Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram)

3. Alex Bossinakis

Point Guard, Sr., Fort Worth Christian

The Cardinals reached the TAPPS 5A state championship game and were led by Bossinakis, who made the all-area team.

He averaged 17.3 points, 5.7 assists and 4 rebounds per game and was named to the state all-tournament team.

Fort Worth Christian guard Alex Bossinakis shoots over The Woodlands Christian Academy guard Austin Benigni (13) during the second half of the 5A TAPPS Boys Basketball State Championship game played on March 12, 2021 at College Station High School in College Station, TX. (Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram)

4. Jared Washington

Point Guard, Sr., Mansfield Timberview

Washington averaged 17 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals per game last season for the Wolves, that reached the regional tournament.

Washington was all-state and District 8-5A MVP.

Wyatt guard Quest Madkins (12) and Timberview guard Jared Washington (5) go for a loose ball during the first half of a Division 5A Region 1 quarterfinal basketball game at Arlington ISD Athletics Complex in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. O.D. Wyatt led at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

5. Chendall Weaver

Guard/Forward, Sr., Mansfield Timberview

Weaver and Washington made a dynamic 1-2 punch for the Wolves, who went 22-4 last season.

The 8-5A Defensive MVP averaged 16 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3 steals per game.

Timberview guard Chendall Weaver (3) drives the ball down court during a high school basketball game at Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 05, 2021. Timberview led 27-20 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

6. Quion Williams

Forward, Sr., Mansfield Legacy

Williams was district newcomer of the year for the Broncos after averaging 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.

Williams was all-region and Star-Telegram newcomer of the year.

Mansfield Legacy guard Quion Williams slams home two points against Richland during the second half of a 5A Region 1 Boys Basketball Area-Round 2 playoff game played on February 24, 2021 at Burleson High School. (Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram)

7. Chase Henderson

Guard, Sr., Birdville

Henderson averaged 18 points and was voted district offensive MVP for the Hawks last season.

Birdville guard Chase Henderson (22) tries for a steal against Aledo guard Daniel Sohn (R) during the first half of a 5A Bi-district Boys High School Basketball game played at Richland High School, February 20, 2021 in North Richland Hills, Tx. (Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram)

8. Isaiah Manning

Forward/Center, Jr., Mansfield Legacy

Manning stands 6-7 and 200 pounds, and is a 4-star recruit according to 247Sports. He has 8 offers, including from Oklahoma State, TCU and Texas A&M.

9. Blake Bahr

Guard, Sr., Keller

Bahr averaged 15 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2 steals per game for the Indians. Bahr was voted all-area and district first team.

Keller guard Blake Bahr (10) and Trinity guard Jeremy Matos (12) go for a loose ball during the first half of a 6A Bi-District High School Basketball playoff game played Monday, February 22, 2021 at Colleyville Heritage High School. (Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram)

10. BJ Williams

Guard, Sr., Brewer

Williams was district MVP for the district champion Brewer Bears. He averaged 17.4 points, 4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game.

Brewer guard BJ Williams (22) comes down court defended by Grapevine guard Mitch Williams (3) during the second half of a 5A Region 1 bi-district basketball game at Brewer High School in Fort Worth, Texas, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Grapevine defeated Brewer 54-46. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

11. Josh Davis

Guard, Sr., Grapevine Faith

Davis helped the Lions to the state semifinals. He averaged 16.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. He made 75 3-pointers.

Grapevine Faith’s Josh Davis (21) brings the ball down court during the TAPPS 5A State Semifinal basketball game at Colleyville Heritage High School in Colleyville, Texas, Tuesday, March 09, 2021. Fort Worth Christian led 38-27 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

12. Mason Jones

Forward, Sr., Keller Central

Jones averaged 20 points per game last season for the Chargers and has already scored 20 points in each of the first two games this season.

13. Nathan Jones

Forward/Center, Sr., Brock

Jones is committed to play football at Minnesota. If he doesn’t decide to enroll early, Jones will play a major role for the Eagles basketball team.

Jones was all-area and all-state after averaging 19 points, 10 rebounds and shooting 65% from the field. He was voted district MVP.

14. Daniel Sohn

Forward, Sr., Aledo

The 6-6 lefty led the Bearcats to 20 wins last season and was voted district offensive MVP.

Aledo guard Daniel Sohn (24) goes to the basket for two-points against Birdville during the first half of a 5A Bi-district Boys High School Basketball game played at Richland High School, February 20, 2021 in North Richland Hills, Tx. (Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram)

15. Braxton Bosher

Guard/Forward, Sr., Peaster

Bosher was named to the all-state team. He averaged 22 points and shot 43% from downtown.

16. Justin McNelkan

Forward, Sr., Arlington Grace Prep

McNelkan averaged 15.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.8 steals per game for the Lions. McNelkan made 148 field goals and shot 50%.

Arlington Grace Prep guard Justin McNelkan (10) shoots over Colleyville Covenant forward Austin Scheets (23) during the second half of a TAPPS 4A Regional Round Boys Basketball playoff game played on March 6, 2021 at Brewer High School in Fort Worth TX. (Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram)

17. Grant Rein

Point Guard, Jr., Grapevine Faith

Rein made an area-leading 98 threes last season for the Lions and shot 43%. He scored 16.3 points per game. Rein begins the season on the injury list with hip surgery.

18. Koreyan Davis

Forward, Soph., North Crowley

The 6-4 Davis helped the Panthers to another district championship last season and was voted district newcomer of the year.

19. Kelton Williams

Guard/Forward, Jr., Midlothian

Williams was voted district sophomore MVP last season for the Panthers. He averaged 12.3 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals per game.

20. Parker Hannah

Guard, Jr., Keller

The District 4-6A Newcomer of the Year averaged 11.2 points and 2.3 assists per game game last season for the Indians.

Brian Gosset

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Brian Gosset covered high school sports for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram until 2023. He graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in journalism before coming to Texas in 2014.