Bama Boys Making Their Mark

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">A few Bama boys had their talent on display. Here is a look at some of them…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2438766,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/PH-Kaden-Cantrell-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/PH-Kaden-Cantrell-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2438766" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2472300' first='Kaden' last='Cantrell']</strong>&nbsp;(5'11/CG/'27/Birmingham Dream Chasers) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Kaden_cantrell3 / birminghamdreamchasers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @kaden1421 / @BDCHOOPS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kaden is a lefty who can stroke the rock. He plays with a swag and is very confident in his offensive game. There is no questioning his offensive prowess and ability to score from all levels, especially beyond the arc. However, in the game I saw, Kaden was a liability on the defensive end of the floor&nbsp;and&nbsp;he left a negative memory with me as he turned the ball over and did not hustle back on defense. He is a talented player, but he has to learn to compete at a high level at all times to really see his full potential turn into high-level production.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2438770,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/PH-Miles-Hannah-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/PH-Miles-Hannah-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2438770" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2291526' first='Miles' last='Hannah']&nbsp;</strong>(6'0/PG/'25/Bama Celtics) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: certified_miles23 / bama_celtics</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @MilesHannah11 / @Bama_celtics</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Miles struggled early finishing and knocking down shots, but he eventually got it going. He attacks the cup with aggression and is explosive attacking the rim. He was reliable with the rock at the lead guard spot and kept the pace to his team's liking. Once he saw the rock go through the rim, he showed his scoring prowess at all levels. He is doing a better job in orchestrating and getting his teammates involved. His playmaking abilities are starting to look a lot more polished as he prepares for his senior campaign.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2438771,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/PH-Kevon-Walker-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/PH-Kevon-Walker-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2438771" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Ke'von Walker&nbsp;</strong>(6'6/PF|C/'25/Bama Celtics) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: kevon.walker1 / bama_celtics</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @kevon_walker22 / @Bama_celtics</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ke'von is a listed PF|C, but he is an undersized front-court talent at that size. He is highly athletic and was a force on the glass, but depending on the match-up, he struggled to play a physical game with bigger post players. Despite some size issues at times, his competitiveness and motor could not be questioned. Expanding his game outside the paint and playing off the catch from the 15-foot area will make him more challenging of a match-up. One thing is for sure: Ke'von is an athletic talent with the potential to play at the next level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2438775,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/PH-Anderson-Wilkin-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/PH-Anderson-Wilkin-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2438775" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2291529' first='Anderson' last='Wilkin']</strong>&nbsp;(6'2/SG/'25/Bama Celtics) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: a.wilkin_5 / bama_celtics</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @AndersonWilkin / @Bama_celtics</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Anderson is an off guard with the ultimate green light and can absolutely stroke the rock. He has range and doesn't need a lot of space to get his shot off. He makes the open trey as well as the treys that are contested from the close-outs. He struggled early to find his stroke, but he eventually got it going and was very productive the rest of the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2438779,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/PH-Sawyer-Griffin-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/PH-Sawyer-Griffin-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2438779" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Sawyer Griffin</strong>&nbsp;(6'4/'24/SG/Alabama Generals)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Cy.sawyer / Alabamagenerals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Cysawyer14 / @Alabamagenerals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Sawyer was one of the top shooters throughout the weekend. When he gets it going, it is hard to slow him down as the rim looks like an ocean. For the most part, he moves well without the ball and can get his shot off with little room needed. There were times when he was easy to defend as he became a player with little to no movement. As good of a shooter as he is, he has to stay engaged in getting to his spots by moving without the ball. He is off-guard who can keep the floor spaced with his ability to shoot the trey ball, and he was out this past weekend hoping to get more eyes on him as he prepares for the next level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2438780,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/PH-Jalen-Pritchett-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/PH-Jalen-Pritchett-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2438780" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2314479' first='Jalen' last='Pritchett']</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;(5'11/PG/'26/Bama Celtics) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: jalenpritchett3 / bama_celtics</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">This was my first time laying eyes on Jalen and I was thoroughly impressed with his ability to lead the team. He is a PG who balances scoring and facilitating and does a really good job living in the paint. He excels as a playmaker with the rock in his hands and plays with a lot of poise and confidence. He showed his ability to see and make plays before they happened and made good decisions when the play actually became clear to all. One thing I like that will have me monitoring his progression is the fact he doesn't take plays off and plays just as hard on defense as he does on offense.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->