Katy athletes in action: Men's basketball

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

Trey Pinkney, Stephen F. Austin State University
Position: Guard
High school: Seven Lakes High School
This week: Saturday, Feb. 9, versus Oral Roberts 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.

Patrick Costello, Stephen F. Austin State University
Position: Forward
High school: Pope John XXIII High School
This week: Saturday, Feb. 9, versus Oral Roberts 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.

Atif Russell, Pepperdine University
Position: Guard
High School: Seven Lakes High School
This week: Saturday, Feb. 9, at University of Portland
About Russell: Russell is a freshman guard for Pepperdine University. He is a 2012 graduate of Seven Lakes High School in Katy. Russell is from Katy and is the son of Leonard and LaDonna Russell.