COLLEGE STATION, Texas – T.J. Starks, a touted 6-foot-2 guard from Lancaster High School, has become the latest addition to the Texas A&M men's basketball team's highly-ranked 2017 recruiting class.
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"T.J. is another in a long line of tough Dallas guards to join our program," Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy said. "He's a very physical player who can play at the point or off the ball and call really score by getting into the paint or from the 3-point line. He also has a chance to be a great defensive player because of his toughness and athleticism."
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Described as an attacking, offensive-minded point guard, Starks is regarded as a four-star prospect by 247 Sports, Rivals and Scout with Scout regarding him as the top point guard prospect in the state of Texas.
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Last season, Starks helped guide Lancaster High School to its second consecutive UIL 5A State Championship, scoring 20 points during the title-clinching victory over Fort Bend Elkins. For his entire junior season, Starks averaged 12 points, eight rebounds and three assists per game for the Tigers.
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In AAU competition, Starks starred for the Urban DFW Elite squad were he averaged 14.7 points per contest.
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After drawing attention from many schools on the recruiting trail, Starks signed with Texas A&M over Oklahoma among other schools.
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"T.J. is another in a long line of tough Dallas guards to join our program," Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy said. "He's a very physical player who can play at the point or off the ball and call really score by getting into the paint or from the 3-point line. He also has a chance to be a great defensive player because of his toughness and athleticism."
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Described as an attacking, offensive-minded point guard, Starks is regarded as a four-star prospect by 247 Sports, Rivals and Scout with Scout regarding him as the top point guard prospect in the state of Texas.
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Last season, Starks helped guide Lancaster High School to its second consecutive UIL 5A State Championship, scoring 20 points during the title-clinching victory over Fort Bend Elkins. For his entire junior season, Starks averaged 12 points, eight rebounds and three assists per game for the Tigers.
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In AAU competition, Starks starred for the Urban DFW Elite squad were he averaged 14.7 points per contest.
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After drawing attention from many schools on the recruiting trail, Starks signed with Texas A&M over Oklahoma among other schools.