#TerryTalks: My July Recruiting Guide

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Here are my first thoughts on players in my July recruiting guide…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Lincoln Cosby</strong> (6'9/G|F/'25/Game Elite)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Platform: 3SSB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Lincoln has good size and length, a lanky frame, and athleticism. His time at OTE has already proved beneficial as he has added 10-15lbs of muscle. His skillset continues to evolve as he is developing a brilliant perimeter game. He scores it well at all levels, but as he continues his journey, he will have to improve in identifying where he has the mismatch advantage. In one of the games I watched him play, no one could handle him on the inside, but he kept settling for his perimeter game, while every time he got on the block, he punished his defender. He is a prolific scorer who rebounds, defends, and makes others around him better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1958491' first='Colben' last='Landrew']&nbsp;</strong>(6'6/CG/'26/Game Elite)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: iamcolbenlandrew</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Platform: 3SSB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Colben is a big guard who can handle and score the rock off the bounce. He has a good frame and does a good job using his body and initiating contact to create separation to get his shot off. He can knock down the trey ball, his handles are really good for his size, and his ability to create off the bounce and get his teammates involved is intriguing. He is not the fastest or quickest player, which is an area of growth. He is a physical wing with a good build and has the ability to score inside and out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1600007' first='Josh' last='Bowman']&nbsp;</strong>(6'8/C/'25/[program_tooltip program_id='2076576' first='Pro' last='One'])</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: josh_bow_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @_Josh_Bowman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Platform: UAA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Josh has been playing exceptionally well this off-season and has seen his recruiting increase. He is stronger and producing at a higher level on the low block. He is showing greater comfort in stepping out, putting the rock on the floor, and attacking off the bounce. He does not have noteworthy three-point shooting ability but can make it from behind the arc. He is an interior presence on defense, as his length causes problems as a rim deterrent. He is active on the glass, and his physical play is increasing. there is no reason one should not believe that he will continue on the trajectory he has been playing the entire spring.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Kayden Allen</strong> ('26/GA Stars 16U)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: kaydenallennn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Platform: EYBL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kayden has good positional size and is a versatile wing with a good skill set. He can flat-out score the rock and is a multi-level weapon. He is a tough iso scorer who gives opponents fits when he is in attack mode. There is no questioning his competitive desire, but he has room for improvement when it comes to utilizing the attention he draws to create opportunities for his teammates. The part of Kayden's game that overwhelmingly stands out is that he can score the rock and can get a bucket at any moment of any possession from any level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Babatunde Oladotun</strong> (6'8/PF/'27/Team Durant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Platform: EYBL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Baba is everything you would think comes with the #1-ranked player in his class. He has positional size and length and can score at will from all over the floor. He often makes it look too easy as he dominates the game with his play. He is a playmaker with a skill set beyond his years. He moves a little slow at times on defense, which can be improved, and he will need to continue to add strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2291524' first='Kaden' last='Rickard']</strong> (6'5/G/'25/[program_tooltip program_id='2076576' first='Pro' last='One'])&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: kaden.rick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Platform: UAA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kaden's recruitment and the interest surrounding him have been on steroids lately. He is showing his ability to play the 1-3 and is comfortable with the ball in his hands or not. He is smooth off the bounce and does a good job balancing scoring and facilitating. He is very heady and has a good feel for the game and for making plays. He is versatile, scores with variety, and delivers from all three levels. I am really excited to see where his recruitment stands at the end of July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->