Two female basketball players compete for the ball on the court during a game, with spectators seated in the background.
A young woman with brown hair tied back, smiling, wearing a black sports t-shirt with a L3' logo, standing in a gymnasium with a basketball hoop in the background.

TESS STEPHENSON

Class of 2027 - 6’0 - Guard

Height: 6’0
Position: Guard
Hometown: Houston, TX
School: Houston Stratford High School
AAU/Club Team: Just Play Elite 17U Lady P32
GPA: 4.0
Intended Major: Sports Management

Get to Know Tess

  • April 17-19 = New Balance LadyP32 Session 1 (Milwaukee, WI)

    May 15-17 = Heart of Texas (Dallas, TX)

    July 10-13 = New Balance LadyP32 Session 2 (Cincinnati, OH)

    July 18-21 = New Balance LadyP32 Championships (Chicago, IL)

  • My name is Tess Stephenson and I am class of 2027 at Stratford High School. I am a very dedicated and driven athlete seeking a college program with a championship mindset. I bring leadership, hard work, and a team-first mentality on the court. Off the court, I enjoy building strong relationships, participating in Bible studies, and spending time outdoors.

  • 2023/2024 Freshman Year (Stratford High School)

    • 12.5 Points per Game

    • 4.8 Rebounds per Game

    2024/2025 Sophomore Year (Stratford High School)

    • 16.9 Points per Game

    • 6.1 Rebounds per Game

  • 2024/2025 Sophomore Season Highlights (Click Here)

    2023/2024 Freshman Season Highlights (Click Here)

    2024 TABC Highlights (Click Here)

  • 2023/2024: (Freshman Year)

    • First Team All-District 17-6A

    • Newcomer of the District 17-6A

    2024/2025: (Sophomore Year)

    • District MVP 17-6A

    • First Team All-District 17-6A

    • TABC All-Region Team

  • Tess Stephenson is one of the most skilled and polished players in the state, with a smooth, controlled pace that allows her to dictate the flow of the game. A consistent and reliable shooter, she can score at all three levels while using her high basketball IQ to create opportunities for herself and teammates. Her exceptional athleticism, highlighted by an impressive vertical jump, makes her a threat in multiple ways and a tough matchup on both ends. With a strong, college-ready frame and the ability to impact the game in multiple ways, Stephenson is on track to be a premier prospect and a top-10 player in the state by her senior year. - L3

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    Jason Key Ranking: #39 in Texas
    Full Rankings Here

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    2024 SUPER 64 Eval (Click Here)

    2024 The WarmUp Eval (Click Here)

  • OFFERS:

    • Army West Point

    • Columbia

    • Harvard

    • Houston Christian

    • Lehigh

    • Louisiana Tech

    • Mercer

    • North Texas

    • Princeton

    • Texas A&M Corpus Christi

    • Texas State

    • UIW

    • Utah State

    • Wichita State

    INTEREST:

    • ACC

    • American

    • B1G

    • Big West

    • Big12

    • Ivy League

    • Mountain West

    • NEC

    • PAC 12

    • SEC

    • Southland

    • WCC

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  • A female basketball player dressed in a white, blue, and black uniform with the phrase "JUST PLAY" and the number 1, standing on an indoor basketball court.
  • Four female basketball players contest for the ball during a game, with a player in a white jersey holding the ball surrounded by three players in black jerseys.
  • A female basketball player with long blonde hair in braids, wearing a blue and white uniform, prepares to jump for a rebound on an indoor basketball court.
  • Two female basketball players compete on the court, one in a white and green uniform dribbling the ball, the other in a black and red uniform playing defense. The scene appears to be during a game in an indoor gymnasium.
  • A women's basketball game with players jumping to reach the ball near the basket, with some players in white jerseys and others in black jerseys, in an indoor stadium.
  • Two female basketball players competing for the ball during a game; one player wearing a white and blue uniform from 'Just Play' and the other in a dark blue and red uniform from 'Texas U'; the player in white is dribbling, while the player in blue is defending.
  • Three female basketball players on the court during a game, with one player dribbling the ball while two players attempt to defend her, in an indoor basketball arena.
  • Two women playing basketball in an indoor gym. One woman is jumping and about to shoot or pass the ball, while the other woman is jumping to block. In the background, other players and spectators are present.
  • A female basketball player in a blue uniform with 'JUST PLAY' and the number 1, holding a basketball in a gymnasium during a game.
  • A women's basketball game with a player from Stanford jumping to shoot the ball while defenders from Memorial try to block her in an indoor gym.