UC Exposure Alumni

Elijah

Smothers

Already Knew Elijah was a College Ready Shooter when I Evaluated him in the SWIPA Tourney, but What I Didn’t Know Is He Also Has The ‘Will’ It Takes to Make The Transition To College. Elijah's Game Has Grown Since The Fall, He Put Up Big #'s His Sr Season, Deceptive Athlete Moves Great without the Ball and Continues to Draw More Interest From NAIA / D2 Programs- It's only a matter of time before he Turns Interest Into a Scholarship Level Offer at a Top Ranked NAIA or NCAA D2 Program

Projected Levels: NAIA+ / NCAA D2
Interest To NCAA D2 Accepted Offer: Henderson State University
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140

Corey

Syon

Super Quick Guard that Excels in the Open Court, Can Play the 1 or 2 Positions, and shoots the 3 at a high %. Stays in Attack Mode and gets downhill in Transition and in the HC with the ball in his hands. More of a Score first PG but showed the ability to Run a Team and play the PG. When he is off the Ball, he does a great job moving without the ball to get to his spots and knock down shots in Catch and Shoot Situations. Must have the right FIT, but if you extend Your Defensive Pressure, play fast and shoot a lot of 3s Get Corey on Your Radar in the Spring!

Projected Levels: D2 JUCO / Up Tempo NAIA
Interest to NAIA Offer: Texas A&M San Antonio
Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham (210-367-2140)

Drin

Tafilaj

Stretch 4 That Runs the Floor, is Active on the Glass, and is Really Good off the Ball Defensively. With His Offensive Skill Set and Instincts on D, he would be a Great FIT in a System that Sets a Lot of Ball Screens with their 4 and Teaches Pack Line Principles on D. Drin is having a Breakthrough Sr Season for District Champion St. Thomas out of Houston.

Projected Levels: D1 JUCO / NAIA+
Interest to D1 JUCO Offer: Bossier Parish Community College
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham (210-367-2140)

Devon

Vienneau

High Motor, Athletic Playmaker that has the Versatility on Offense to Play the 1-3 Positions, and the Length to Guard the 1-3 on D. Excels in the Open Court, Finishes Above the Rim & Scores it at all 3 Levels. Has a Good Basketball IQ, Solid Skill Set & D1 Level Athleticism. Does a Great Job Pursuing Rebounds from the Wing Position, Gets Downhill in the HC, and His Stock Is Rising As They Continue To Advance- He's Been a Big Key To Onalaska HS Avg. 28 Wins The Past 2 Years And Has a D1 Body And The Physical Tools It Takes To Play At The Higher Levels

Projected Levels: D1 JUCO- NCAA D2
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140

Ayden

Warren

Tough 2 Guard who can move the PG Position and run a team, however he is at his best shooting off the catch or scoring from the off guard spot. Has gotten stronger too so finishing through contact now when he gets to the paint, and has improved on the defensive end as well. I’ve always liked this kids’ motor and toughness, but his overall game is catching up with his mindset. Ayden’s College Ready weapon is his 3pt shot, but now he looks a lot more comfortable scoring off the bounce and hit several mid-range pullups over the top of the D that will make him much tougher to scout this year. No Brainer For Top 25 NCAA D3 Programs Whose stock is rising due to his Play, and he's starting to draw JUCO / NCAA D2 Interest putting up Big Numbers Down The Stretch.

Projected Levels: NAIA / NCAA D2 Twitter: AydenWarren12
Accepted Offer: NCAA D1 Northwestern State University
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140

Roman

Washington

Roman Plays With Great Pace, Understands How To Play and Has a High Basketball IQ. Versatile Guard That Finishes In Transition, Excels In the Open Court When the Game Speeds Up and Does a Great Job at Changing Speeds In the HC To Get By The First Line Defender And Make Plays. 3 Level Scorer Set to have a Breakthrough Senior Season at L.D. Bell High School. Get Him On Your Radar And Track His Progress As He is a Next Level Guard That Will Put Up Big Numbers This Year & Head Into The Spring On College Coaches List of Recruits in the 2026 Class

Projected Levels: JUCO / NAIA+
Interest To Accepted JC Offer: Western OK State University
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham

Christian

Weedon

Bubba is a Knock Down Shooter w/ Good Size. Does a Good Job of Moving without the Ball in his Hands, Gets to his Spots, and Knocks Down a High % of Shots from Beyond the Arc. Needs the Right FIT, but if you play a HC 4 out 1 In Motion System where you look for Shooters at the 1-4 Spots Bubba is worth a Closer Look. Solid Pick-Up for 4 Year Programs That Are Still Actively Recruiting Sr's And Looking For Shooters in the 2026 Class

Projected Levels: NCAA D3+ / Partial NAIA
Interest To NAIA Accepted Offer: Louisiana Christian University
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140

Cooper

Weeks

Tough Physical 4 that Can Play Inside and Out! Gets to his Spots on Offense and Does a Great Job on Help Defense at Staying Engaged in the Play and Communicating Throughout the Entire Possession. Cooper has a High Basketball IQ, Tough Matchup in PnR Action & Brings his Lunch Pail to the Floor Every Time he Steps Between the Line. Versatile Offensive and Defensive Player that Would be a Great FIT in a 5 Out Motion at the Next Level.

Projected Levels: D1 JUCO / Top 25 NAIA
Interest to D1 JUCO Offer: NEOSHO County CC
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham (210-367-2140)

Sterling

White

Sterling Is a Skilled 3/4 that has the Ability to Play the 3 at the Next Level, or Would Excel as a Stretch 4 in a High Low Motion Attack. Does a Great Job Spacing The Floor in Pick n Pop Situations With His Skill Set and Ability to Shoot Over the Top of Smaller Wings Or Take it Off the Bounce vs Bigger Forwards. If You Set a Lot of Ball Screens On Offense and Play Solid Man to Man Half Court Defense Sterling is a FIT. Small College Sleeper Worth a Closer Look.

Projected Levels: NCAA D3+ / NAIA
Interest to D2 Offer: Sul Ross State University
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140

KJ

Williams

Kameron ‘KJ’ Williams is a 6’4 Playmaker who looks and plays like he 6'6 with his Length and Versatility on Both Ends. D1 Level Athlete athlete that Plays above the Rim, Rebounds it at a high level and Defends the 1-4 Spots on Defense. Great fit in a Tough Man to Man Defensive Team that likes to Switch Screens and Plays an Open Offense in the Half Court. Big Playmaker and Elite Defender that will end up with D2+/LM D1 Offers when it's all said and Done!

Projected Levels: NCAA D2+ / LM D1
Interest To Accepted NCAA D2 Offer (UT-Dallas)

Josiah

Wray

Stretch 4 that has the Skill Set and Ability to play the 3 at the College Level. Academic All-State Could Secure A NAIA/NCAA D2 Level Offer Once April Hits And The Portal Changes Rosters Across the Country. Tough Matchup in PnR Action with his ability to shoot, pass or drive it at 6'6. Played At A Scholarship Level His Sr Season Leading his Team To The 5A TAPPS State Championship, Selected All-Tourney, 2 x 1st Team All-Conference and Was the 2nd Leading Scorer & Rebounder for one of the top TAPPS Programs In the State Of Texas. Dropped 17 points & Grabbed 11 Rebounds In the State Championship Game Taking Home the Title.

Projected Levels: Top 25 NCAA D3 / High Academic D2 Twitter: Josiah_Wray2024
Accepted Offer: NCAA D3 University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor
-Russell 'Coach V' Vanlandingham 210-367-2140