GBCA Live Preview: Bama Boys

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Seven programs from Alabama will compete at the GBCA live event this weekend, and here is a look at some of the Bama boys that will be in the building…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1495537,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/PH-Salim-London-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/PH-Salim-London-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1495537" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1398516' first='Salim' last='London']</strong> (6'4/CG/'25/Hoover HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: leemlondon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @IAmSalimLondon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">GA and surrounding areas are familiar with this Bama talent, as he ran with the [program_tooltip program_id='2078446' first='Georgia' last='Stars'] this year. He is tough when getting downhill and finishing with his own unorthodox ways. The Bucs have really been getting out and pushing the rock during the summer playdate, and Salim has been thriving in transition by making plays at the rim. He has been physically dominant against many Bama guards as he combines okay but not great athleticism with an ever-increasing skill level. I had several conversations with coaches during the Alabama scholastic event, and many are intrigued with Salim and looking to see how they can get a commitment from this talented prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1958752"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667d67b527a7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: t.wads2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @t2wads</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Tucker shot the cover off the ball during the Alabama scholastic event. If he can continue that level of shooting this week at the GBCA event, he should get college coaches' attention very quickly. He has good positional size, elevates well on his J especially the midi, has a nice soft touch in the lane, and is lethal from behind the arc. He doesn't blow you away with a quick first step but he uses his body to create separation off the bounce and get to his spots. With his size, he doesn't mind mixing it up in the post against smaller guards. He is a willing rebounder and can be a secondary ball-handler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2278518,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/PH-Braylon-Patton-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/PH-Braylon-Patton-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2278518" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2291522' first='Braylon' last='Patton']</strong> (6'1/PG/'25/Hueytown)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: brayllonnn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @brayllonnn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Braylon is one of the most explosive bucket-getters, who will be taking the trip on I-20 east to Atlanta this weekend. I have seen him have to be a primary scorer on his high school team, and then I have seen him be settled at running the show at the lead guard spot with his AAU team. He has the ability to produce in both roles and provides consistency when doing so. He has a brilliant floor game and a good understanding of time and situations. He can be a flashy scorer, a very good passer, and a disruptive defender when out on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2120282,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Dejiah-Coleman-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Dejiah-Coleman-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2120282" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Dejiah Coleman </strong>(5'11/CG/'26/Dothan HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: they.know_diggy / dwolves_hoops</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @dejiah18</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">I know I just said that Braylon is one of the most explosive scorers that will be at GBCA, but there is no way that I can leave Dejiah out of that equation, as he is a nightmare on the offensive end for defenders. He can score reliably at three different levels, but he is at his best when he is attacking off the bounce and using his athleticism to score at the rim. He absorbs contact in traffic and goes through any resistance, trying to protect the rim. He does a good job creating his shot opportunities and shows a developing understanding of how to attack angles. College coaches would do themselves a favor by checking him out this weekend. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1639130,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/PH-Jayden-Williams-C.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/PH-Jayden-Williams-C.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1639130" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Knight Eady Knight Eady</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1753239' first='Jayden' last='Williams'] </strong>(6'6/CG/'25/Ramsay HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: _jayrilla</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @_jaydenwilliams</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ramsay will be an intriguing team to watch with the backcourt talent they are putting on the floor. The combination of [player_tooltip player_id='1753239' first='Jayden' last='Williams'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1958553' first='Jay' last='Green'] is one of the most formidable backcourt combinations in the state of Alabama, and it will be great to see how they stack up against backcourts from across the southeast. With Jay allowing Jayden to play more off the ball, Jayden will be able to display his scoring versatility more than he has been able to in the past, as he has had to be the primary initiator of the offense. He has solid length, adequate athleticism, and a good skill set, standing at 6'6. I think his stock and production will benefit the most from the addition of [player_tooltip player_id='1958553' first='Jay' last='Green']. He currently holds offers from Troy, UAB, and Murray State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2472940,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/PH-Jayshod-Pearson-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/PH-Jayshod-Pearson-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2472940" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jayshod Pearson </strong>(5'8/PG/'26/Florence HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Jayshodp3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Jayshod2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">I just dropped Jayshod in a recent article, but his squad will be taking the court in the GBCA event, so I am putting him in this article. From what I saw during the Alabama scholastic event, he is a prospect who could help his recruitment. He is a lead guard with a lot of responsibility and is the alpha male on his squad. He makes everything go for his squad and will have the ball in his hand most of the game. He is small and must show his grit and fight throughout the weekend.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->