For several members of the Team Trae Young family, the 2022 holiday season meant playing some of the biggest games and having some of the biggest moments of their high school careers.
First up, 2024 five-star uncommitted guard Dink Pate continued an incredible season with some big games in December, starting it with a ridiculous stretch for his Pinkston High team.
In five games this week for Pinkston (TX), 2024 5 ⭐️ Dink Pate (@IAMTHESHOOTER1) put up some huge numbers
Averaged 23.2 PTS, 11.8 REB, 5.4 AST, and 2.8 SPG
Led his team to a 5-0 record @LGPHoops @teamtraeyoungmb @boogclay
— Alex Karamanos (@TheCircuitAlex) December 3, 2022
the kid @IAMTHESHOOTER1 making it look too easy. ?? pic.twitter.com/ISiKj8ft2F
— Cotton Boulevardez (@Shawn_Cotton) December 4, 2022
Thanks in part to that incredible stretch, by the middle of December, Dink had reached 1,000 career points despite still being a junior.
Congratulations to our guy @IAMTHESHOOTER1 on reaching 1K career points‼️‼️
#teamtraeyoung #3SSB pic.twitter.com/Dc7plFWs1L— Team Trae Young (@teamtraeyoungmb) December 14, 2022
At the Tarkanian Classic, a Pre-Christmas showcase for some of the top high school talent, a couple Team Trae standouts were on full display.
Jaydn Toppin continued his steady rise with some eye-popping performances.
6'7 2023 #NewMexico bound Jadyn Toppin has been changing @TarkClassic with his level of activity on both ends. The defending state champ @FFA_Athletics (TX)/ @teamtraeyoungmb forward has unreal touch on push shot, is active on both ends, Love the agility and versatility he brings pic.twitter.com/rrdon0PQBy
— Rodger Bohn (@rodgerbohn) December 19, 2022
Doryan Onwuchekwa continued a breakout season and also caught the eyes of scouts in attendance at The Tark Classic.
Top-50 2024 prospect Doryan Onwuchekwa filled up the stats sheet last night in a win vs Memphis Douglass (TN). He had 23 points, 15 rebounds ,4 steals, and 4 assists.
Holds offers from Texas, Tennessee, Kansas State, Houston, Nebraska, TCU, & more. pic.twitter.com/rKwoORq4vG
— Recruits Zone (@recruitszone) December 3, 2022
6'10 2024 Doryan Onwuchekwa has been absolute monster for @FFA_Athletics (TX) at @TarkClassic. Simply ridiculous touch (both around the rim and shooting it from deep), is running floor much better, and is producing at high rate. Massive amounts of improvement over past year. pic.twitter.com/wv8eCKDKAi
— Rodger Bohn (@rodgerbohn) December 19, 2022
Junior big man Doryan Onwuchekwa has been expanding his game and holds several high major offers. https://t.co/B2cGRo5S5p pic.twitter.com/HmHUlGLJIT
— Eric Bossi (@ebosshoops) January 5, 2023
Kaden Cooper put on a show for The Skill Factory at Beach Ball Classic and Myrtle Beach.
@TheSkillFactory and @OU_MBBall commit @kaden580 with the dunk of the day in @MyMyrtleBeach ! pic.twitter.com/kQ0kpzTeAh
— Beach Ball Classic (@BBCbasketball) December 29, 2022
The Capitol City Classic in Oregon was a chance for Bryson McGlothin to shine bright.
2024 Bryson McGlothin displayed touch in the paint, an ability to track rebounds at a high point & quick decision making as a passer, putting up 16p-12r-3a-1b-1s in the W
Offers from Rice & UTRGV, interest from Abilene Christian, LA Tech, SMU & TCU@JPIIHoops | @capcitytourney pic.twitter.com/QEhAwB7hns
— Pro Insight (@_proinsight) December 18, 2022
At Hoopfest in the Bahamas, Cam Barnes helped Duncanville continue their unbeaten start to the season.
Duncanville forward Cameron Barnes is showing the entire country who he is tonight! just had a monster block on defence and after some great penetration by Ron Holland, he hits this corner three and Duncanville takes its first lead of the night with under a minute remaining! pic.twitter.com/TSv6jKTKsQ
— kendall Green (@ontargethoops) December 4, 2022
?? @CamEBarnes @JToppin5 @IsaacWilliamsIV @DoryanChekwa @DuncanvilleBB @FFA_Athletics https://t.co/7cvntxqBCW
— George Clay (@boogclay) December 13, 2022
2-0 in the Bahamas ?? @DuncanvilleBB @teamtraeyoungmb @boogclay @CoachJayCosme @NeimanJFord @JamaiBarnes pic.twitter.com/YNgdBpNF5C
— Cameron Barnes (@CamEBarnes) December 22, 2022
Ja’Kobe Walter helped his team to a title at the City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, FL.
Link Academy racked up 18 steals en route to the Signature Series title at Coty of Palms ? pic.twitter.com/t5lRxXpar9
— SportsCenter NEXT (@SCNext) December 20, 2022
Ja’Kobe Walter is one of the top players in the Class of 2023 and is committed to Baylor. He’s very talented. However, today at @CityOfPalmsBKB, what impressed me the most was his motor. He played hard the entire game. Every single possession. Well done, @JaKobeWalter1! ? pic.twitter.com/oPbNUOhm8x
— Matt Babcock (@MattBabcock11) December 18, 2022
No. 1 Link Academy (MO) G Ja'Kobe Walter (@JaKobeWalter1): 13 PTS, 4 REB in a win over St. Frances Academy #CityOfPalms @LinkHoops https://t.co/idK38O08g4
— The HS Circuit ? (@HSCircuit) December 18, 2022
?@CityOfPalmsBKB Game Recap
Link (MO) beats St. Frances Academy (MD) 68-64 on Day Three.
Link (MO) Top Performers
‘24 Elliot Cadeau: 12 Pts (6-12 FG) & 9 Ast
‘23 Cam Carr (Tennessee): 15 Pts & 6 Reb
‘23 Ja’Kobe Walter (Baylor): 13 Pts
Live Blog: https://t.co/LnHAYpgLyW pic.twitter.com/X4IoLYIDZs
— Tony McNiff (@TonyMcNiff2) December 18, 2022
?Some Committed @CityOfPalmsBKB Standouts?
‘23 Arrinten Page (USC)
‘23 Eddrin Bronson (Furman)
‘23 Carlton Carrington (Pitt)
‘23 Cade Phillips (Tennessee)
‘23 Ja’Kobe Walter (Baylor)
‘23 Cameron Carr (Tennessee)
‘23 KJ Satterfield (UAB) @madehoops | @CityOfPalmsBKB pic.twitter.com/sTLJ9yHk0r— Tony McNiff (@TonyMcNiff2) December 23, 2022
And for an encore, Ja’Kobe made his presence felt at the Jordan Holiday Classic.
Five-Star Baylor commit Ja'Kobe Walter? @madehoops #jumpmanholidayclassic pic.twitter.com/Y767OLiDPG
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 29, 2022
Jordan Holiday Classic Note?
2023 G Ja’Kobe Walter had another strong outing (17 Pts) in NYC.
Baylor commit is a polished combo guard with strong positional size. Versatile scorer, capable self-creator, & a reliable spot-up shooting threat.
Live Blog: https://t.co/WUh2eh2qzb pic.twitter.com/0lSgcLTdnJ
— Tony McNiff (@TonyMcNiff2) December 29, 2022
Jordan Holiday Classic Day 2 Standouts?
‘25 Nyk Lewis
‘23 Ryan Sabol
‘23 Mackenzie Mgbako (Duke)
‘23 Ja’Kobe Walter (Baylor)
‘23 Corey Chest Jr (LSU)
‘23 Cade Phillips (Tennessee)
‘23 Armoni Zeigler (St. Peter’s)
‘23 Jahmere Tripp (Fordham)Live Blog: https://t.co/WUh2eh1SJD pic.twitter.com/y5E25aroSx
— Tony McNiff (@TonyMcNiff2) December 29, 2022
Day 3 Standouts from Jordan Classic:
‘25 Tyler Jackson
‘23 Elmarko Jackson
‘23 Ja’Kobe Walter
‘23 Elliot Cadeau
‘23 Thomas Batties
‘23 Carlton Carrington
‘23 Ruben Rodriguez
‘24 Ian Jackson
‘24 Elijah Moore
‘24 Nate Guerengomba
‘25 Gavin Doty
‘25 Nyk Lewis
‘25 Derek Dixon pic.twitter.com/LtTFSylblv— Derek Murray (@DMurrayHoops) December 30, 2022
Jordan Holiday Classic Early Slate Day 3 Standouts?
‘23 Papa Kante (Michigan)
‘23 Elmarko Jackson (Kansas)
‘24 Nate Guerengomba
‘25 Will Riley
‘25 Gavin Doty
‘24 Elliot Cadeau (UNC)
‘23 Ja’Kobe Walter (Baylor)
‘24 Christian BlissLive Blog: https://t.co/WUh2eh2qzb pic.twitter.com/Y0wTWOOoh7
— Tony McNiff (@TonyMcNiff2) December 30, 2022
Some Committed Jordan Holiday Classic Standouts?
Elmarko Jackson (Kansas)
Jahnathan Lamothe (Maryland)
Mackenzie Mgbako (Duke)
Simeon Wilcher (UNC)
Akil Watson (Arizona State)
Ja’Kobe Walter (Baylor)
Cameron Carr (Tennessee)Live Blog: https://t.co/WUh2eh2qzb pic.twitter.com/b8h4ATKDvP
— Tony McNiff (@TonyMcNiff2) December 31, 2022