Junior guard Jordan Hernandez, an Americas high school graduate and Cochise College transfer, is the newest walk-on for the UTEP men's basketball squad.
Two of the top teams from the 915 are ready to tip-off in the regional semifinal round of the Texas state basketball playoffs for the second straight year.
The Chapin Huskies will face Mansfield Summit in the Class 5A ranks, while Americas squares off against Dallas Jesuit representing Class 6A. Both games will take place on Tuesday evening at neutral sites.
The Texas high school basketball playoffs are heating up, as three Class 5A El Paso squads gear up for the regional quarterfinals round this weekend, along with one local 6A team looking to advance in the area playoff round on Thursday.