Spring athletes in action: Women's basketball

The following women's basketball players, all with Spring high school ties, have scheduled action this week:

Alexis Durley, University of Cincinnati
Position: Guard
High school: Dekaney High School
This week:
Sunday, Dec. 9, versus Eastern Kentucky University
About Durley: Durley is a freshman guard for the University of Cincinnati. The Houston native, a 2012 graduate of Dekaney High School, was selected as athlete of the week by the Houston Chronicle during her sophomore year. During her senior year, Durley scored 856 points, had 467 assists and 407 steals. The health education major is the daughter of Adrien and Sharon Durley.

Veja Hamilton, Texas Christian University
Position: Forward
High School: Klein Collins High School
This week: Saturday, Dec. 8, at Texas A&M
About Hamilton: Hamilton is a freshman forward and guard for Texas Christian University. She is a 2012 graduate of Klein Collins High School, where she was a McDonald's All-American nominee. Hamilton was ranked the No. 18 overall rated wing in the country, according to ESPN, HoopGurlz. A four-star rated combo guard, she was named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches all-state list in March, scoring 2,228 points. Hamilton is from Spring.

Brittany Smith, Dillard University
Position: Guard
High School: Spring High School
This week: Saturday, Dec. 8, at Loyola University
About Smith: Smith is a 5-foot-7 sophomore guard for Dillard University. The Houston native is a 2011 graduate of Spring High School.

Keylantra Taylor, Dillard University
Position: Forward
High School: Klein Forest High School
This week: Saturday, Dec. 8, at Loyola University
About Taylor: Taylor is a sophomore forward for Dillard University in New Orleans. She is a 2011 graduate of Klein Forest High School in Houston. Taylor is from Houston.