#TerryTalks Summer Preview: Auburn Raptors

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Auburn Raptors High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Head Coach: Chris Brandt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Instagram</strong>: auburnhighmbb</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Twitter</strong>: @auburnhighmbb</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Key Players</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1936520"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6474c7a67c633"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1936520' first='Tabari' last='Allen']</strong> (6'3/W/'25)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Tabari is a wing player with decent positional size and a lot of versatility. He can score the rock from all over the floor and is a very good 3-level scorer. The Raptors will need Tabari to have his bag open every night, as they will need his production across the board. His growth as a two-way wing will be vital as he will help establish the Raptors' identity on both ends of the floor.   </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Dash Thomas</strong>&nbsp;(6'3/W/'24)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">If you want to know where the Raptors will get their toughness and grit from, look no further than Dash, as he brings a physical style of basketball to the floor. He is a punishing rebounding force, and you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who battles harder on the defensive end of the floor. Dash is a relentless competitor with a high motor who will need to bring senior leadership next season.   </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1429250"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6474c7a67c68d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: agonia3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Twitter: @adamgonia2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Adam will be needed to be a reliable and trustworthy floor general next season. Last season he led the team in 3pt percentage as he shot 43% from downtown. He checks every box necessary for a modern PG as he balances his play when it comes to facilitating and scoring. He is not a flashy player, but his play provides a high level of confidence to the coaching staff and his teammates.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Coaches Corner</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">I spoke with Coach Brandt and asked him about two players he is interested in seeing how they perform in June, and he mentioned 10th-grader Antwone Daniels (6'5/PG/'26), who had a very good year playing on the 9th-grade team averaging 16pts/game. He will be needed to step up and provide immediate scoring for the Raptors. [player_tooltip player_id='2314063' first='Tre' last='Ross'] (6'6/F/'26) is an upcoming 10th-grader who will be asked to defend, rebound, and provide scoring when the opportunities present themselves. He will give the Raptors depth in the frontcourt.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Coach Brandt has a system he likes to play, and that includes playing all 14 players. The Raptors will look to play a physical brand of basketball, with each player bringing high intensity, energy, and effort. Offensively, the Raptors will run a lot of multiple sets giving players the opportunity to make reads and ultimately make plays. Coach Brandt wants his team to be disciplined, especially on defense, as he will stress contesting every shot yet without fouling. He wants his guys to control the boards and get out in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Coach Brandt is looking to build chemistry with his guys throughout June while trying to find the best rotations. There are also a lot of new guys learning the system, and they will be afforded a lot of reps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Here is where you can find the Raptors in the month of June:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 8th: Auburn High</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 9th: Auburn University</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 13th: Opelika</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 16th: ASHAA Live (Finley Center)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 21st: Lagrange, Georgia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->