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TESS STEPHENSON

Class of 2027 - 6’0 - Guard

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

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2027 Tess Stephenson

Committed to oregon state

Tess Stephenson has officially committed to continue her academic and basketball career at Oregon State University. After a highly successful recruiting process that generated interest and opportunities from programs across the country, Tess found her fit in Corvallis. Her combination of size, three-level scoring ability, shooting, competitiveness, rebounding, and leadership made her a highly sought-after guard in the 2027 class. Throughout the process, Tess continued to elevate her game and consistently performed when opportunities mattered most. Her commitment to Oregon State represents the culmination of years of work, development, and dedication, and we are incredibly excited to see her compete at the next level as a Beaver.

Get to Know Tess

  • My name is Tess Stephenson and I am class of 2027 at Houston Christian 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

    2025/2026 Junior Year (Stratford High School)

    • 17.6 Points per Game

    • 9.4 Rebounds per Game

  • 2026 LadyP32 Session 1 Live Period Highlights (Click Here)

    2025/2026 Junior Season Highlights (Click Here)

    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

    2025/2026: (Junior Year)

    • District Offensive MVP 17-6A

    • First Team All-District 17-6A

    • TABC All-State 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)

  • COMMITTED:

    Oregon State University

    OFFERS:

    • Army West Point

    • University of Central Florida

    • Columbia

    • Harvard

    • Houston Christian

    • Lehigh

    • Louisiana Tech

    • Mercer

    • North Texas

    • Oregon State

    • Pepperdine

    • Princeton

    • Rice

    • Santa Clara

    • University of Texas at Arlington

    • Texas A&M Corpus Christi

    • Texas State

    • Tulane

    • Tulsa

    • UIW

    • Utah State

    • Wichita State

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