Katy athletes in action: Men's basketball

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

Patrick Costello, Stephen F. Austin State University
Position: Forward
High school: Pope John XXIII High School
This week: Saturday, Dec. 15, versus Lubbock Christian University
About Costello: Costello is a freshman forward for Stephen F. Austin State University. He is a 2012 graduate of Pope John XXIII High School in Katy, where he scored 13 points and grabbed five rebounds per game. Costello is from Houston.

Ashton Johnson, Northern New Mexico College
Position: Forward
High school: Cinco Ranch High School
This week:
Friday, Dec. 14, at Arizona Christian University
Sunday, Dec. 16, versus Valley City State University
About Johnson: Johnson is a freshman forward for Northern New Mexico College. He is a 2012 graduate of Cinco Ranch High School in Katy. Johnson is from Houston.

Trey Pinkney, Stephen F. Austin State University
Position: Point Guard
High School: Seven Lakes High School
This week: Saturday, Dec. 15, versus Lubbock Christian University
About Pinkney: Pinkney is a freshman guard for Stephen F. Austin State University. He is a 2012 graduate of Seven Lakes High School in Katy where he was MVP. Pinkney is from Katy.

Kevin Foster, Santa Clara University
Position: Guard
High School: Morton Ranch High School
This week:
Tuesday, Dec. 11, at San Jose State University
Saturday, Dec. 15, at University of the Pacific
About Foster: Named one of Texas' top 30 recruits, Foster played at Morton Ranch for coach Corey Palmer in 2004-2008. His senior year (2007-2008) Foster was named MVP and All-District 18-5A First Team. He was also named All-District 18-5A Team and All-Greater Houston Second Team, both in his junior year (2006-2007). He is the son of Rick and Gilda Foster.