AABC’S Top 100 95-90
Although the cancellation of the Alabama Association of Basketball Coaches top 100 camp isn’t the result any basketball fan wanted, The Prep Hoops community wanted to celebrate these talented hoopers and continue showing talent around the state. So, here is…
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Continue ReadingAlthough the cancellation of the Alabama Association of Basketball Coaches top 100 camp isn’t the result any basketball fan wanted, The Prep Hoops community wanted to celebrate these talented hoopers and continue showing talent around the state. So, here is the first installment of the top 100 countdown- A daily series to keep you abreast of the upcoming hoopers that are making an impact!
(NOTE: These rankings are NOT in order and are based on the list provided on the Alabama Coaches Association site. For rankings, please refer to our 2023 and 2024 board)
Cade Phillips Cade Phillips 6'8" | PF Jacksonville | 2023 AL 6’9 PF/C 2023 Jacksonville 2023
As the NO.1 player in the state, Phillips is the most college-ready prospect in Alabama. Phillips is a seamless fit in any system in the new age of basketball as an ultra-athletic/rangy wing who can guard 1-5 at an extremely high level. He can contain shifty guards with rare quickness and length and be an elite rim protector against post-oriented bigs with his length and verticality. This, in addition to his timing off-ball as a roamer, makes him a premier threat as a defender. Offensively Phillips is a paint beast who plays above the rim and finishes through contact. He also is a high-end lob threat who stretches the floor vertically. He operates as a dynamic roller that can make plays in the short roll, break down the defense, and make the dump-off pass.
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7blks@thehoopsgroup @JvilleHoops pic.twitter.com/uXNWmnuF8S— Cade Phillips (@CadePhillips16) November 20, 2021
Canaan Clay Canaan Clay 6'2" | CG Phil Campbell | 2023 State AL 6’2 SG/SF Phil Cambel Hs. 2023
Clay is a sharpshooting wing whose high IQ makes him an asset to any offense. As a shooter, he can stretch the floor and optimize space for more ball-dominant guards/ bigs, making him effective as a low usage rate player. In addition, he shows tremendous touch from the corner, which further stretches the defense out for his team. Clay is also excellent off the ball with timely cuts, relocations, and constantly moving- forcing the defense to tire out and be late on closeouts. Lastly he has a knack for making plays as a roll man in guard-guard p&r, which adds a layer to the offense.
Here is my highlights for the 2021-2022 Junior season.(This is the first clip, the other is in the comments.I do not own the rights to this music) One more ride! #senioryear @PCBoys_BK @PrepHoopsAL @FawbushGreg @Bryan_MBB @BerryMBB_ @tlydic @HoopFrontAL @coach_iball @Dcrealspill pic.twitter.com/3FeF59RZJP
— Canaan Clay (@CanaanClay) March 6, 2022
Carson Cole Carson Cole 5'11" | CG Model | 2023 AL 6’0 PG/SG (2023)–Homewood
Cole is a pure sniper who can change the complexion of a game with the deep ball. As a pure shooter, he’s more than comfortable in catch-and-shoot situations. In addition, Cole’s rapid-fire release mitigates the effect of late closeouts and forces help defenders stay close. This coupled with his range (that stretches far beyond the three-point line) makes him an elite shooter within the state. He’s also dangerous due to his comfort with shooting in all situations. He can shoot as a movement and stationary shooter or dribble into his shot without losing accuracy or distance.
Season Highlights 2020-21https://t.co/fEwED98wJ3@ModelHoops @AtlAllStars_ @AtlAllstars2023
— Carson Cole (@carsonmcole) April 2, 2021
Carson Huff Carson Huff 6'0" | SG Indian Springs | 2023 State AL 5’10 PG (2023)–Indian Springs
Huff is a solid two-way point guard that is a leader on the floor. He does a great job of getting others involved and then attacking to create for himself. Shows quickness in both open court and half-court situations as a playmaker and can finish and draw fouls at a high level. On the defensive end, he’s an excellent point-of-attack defender who sparks the team to step up their intensity on that end of the court. He’s constantly clogging passing lanes, closing air space, and trying to disrupt offenses.
Carson Muse Carson Muse 6'6" | SG West Morgan | 2023 State AL 6’6 SF/PF (2023)–West Morgan
Muse a high-flying wing that can dominate games as a slasher and a three-point shooter. As a scoring wing, he is aggressive with his touches and plays with a down-hill mentality, making him a tough cover. Muse can play through contact with a solid frame and is athletic enough to play above the rim when needed. Though he’s prolific as a driver, he’s more than capable of knocking down a shot if the defense sags off. He has solid form and can knock down shots off the catch consistently.
Carson Muse 2023 @Carsonmuse3 https://t.co/xEb9Eq9bz2 pic.twitter.com/RFDf25PH1o
— Greg muse (@13GRM13) May 10, 2021