#TerryTalks Summer Preview: Pelham Panthers 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Pelham Panthers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Class 6A Area 8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Head Coach: Greg Dickinson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Last Season Record: 22-10&nbsp;<em>(According to maxpreps.com)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>IG: </strong>Pelhamboysbasketball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>X</strong>: @ThePelhamWayMBB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Key Players</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2291717' first='Egypt' last='Daniel']&nbsp;</strong>(6'6/G|F/'25/Pelham HS) 32</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: 3gypt__2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Egypt is a lengthy wing with length and can really stroke it from deep. He will be looked upon to provide leadership on and off the floor, especially with so many new guys making their first appearances on the varsity level. Egypt will be a key piece to the defensive end of the floor and on the boards; his impact will need to be seen across the stat sheet.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Eli Lewis</strong> (6'4/F)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Eli is a two-way talent and will be looked upon to provide production on both ends of the floor. He is a scorer who can get it done at multiple levels, and the Panthers will need his scoring production. Defensively, he can defend multiple positions, and his activity on the glass will be needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Kendall Smith</strong> (6'0/PG)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: theofficial.k9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kendall will provide scoring from behind the arc as he is a good shooter, can create off the bounce, and is a good passer.&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">Coach Dickinson is very excited about two incoming sophomores, [player_tooltip player_id='2194879' first='Jacob' last='Gibbs'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2472376' first='Marcus' last='Arnold'], who he believes have very high ceilings. He believes they will make immediate contributions, and many will get a glimpse of them during June.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Coach Dickinson's vision for the team is one of high-energy, aggressive play. He wants the team to be known for their fast pace and hard-nosed full-court defense, a style that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Despite the team's youth and inexperience, Coach Dickinson is optimistic about their potential. He believes they can develop into a team that excels at shooting from the perimeter. By the end of June, he expects to see the team grow closer and demonstrate their resilience in the face of adversity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Here is where you can find the Panthers in the month of June:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 5: University of Alabama</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 6: Pelham HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 11: Hoover HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 13: Alabama State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 20: Guntersville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">June 21-22: AHSAA Event</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->