A Look Back: November Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">As the season got underway in November, I was able to put eyes on quite a few teams, and here are a few players who stood out…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677932,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Eli-Patterson-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Eli-Patterson-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2677932" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2726858' first='Eli' last='Patterson']</strong> (CG/'27/Appalachian) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: eli_patterson1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Eli is a small lead guard who impacts both ends of the floor. He is a young PG who plays with poise and a good understanding of what his coach wants on each possession. He hunts the paint and is aggressive when hitting gaps and causing defensive collapses. He has vision and passing skills, which allow him to make on-time and on-target passes off the bounce. His energy and activity on both ends of the floor cause opponents to really compete if they want to give their squad a chance to win. He is not reliant on his athleticism but has a very high PG IQ, which sets him apart.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677936,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-John-McCullars-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-John-McCullars-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2677936" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>John McCullars</strong> (6'4/Wing/'25/Albertville) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: john_mccullars</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @JohnMccullars1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">John is a wing with good positional size and the ability to score from all levels. He is efficient with his overall floor game, as he doesn't waste dribbles or play out of control. He doesn't get rattled in traffic, which allows him to use his finishing moves to convert at the cup. He is not the primary option for his team, but he is a player who can provide production in the scoring and rebounding column.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677937,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Chris-Latson-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Chris-Latson-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2677937" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2726864' first='Chris' last='Latson']</strong> (6'4/‘27/F/Oxford)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: thaaatboichris</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @thaatboii_chris</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Chris is a versatile wing who can play inside and out on both ends of the floor. His length gives him an advantage, especially when defending the perimeter and the low block. He has shown the ability to put the rock on the floor and score off the bounce. He does a good job sprinting the floor in transition, covering the court especially when the game gets at a high pace, and he is agile on his feet. He will play a pivotal role for his squad as they look to get to Birmingham.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677938,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Isyaih-Scott-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Isyaih-Scott-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2677938" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2314465' first='Isyaih' last='Scott']</strong> (6'1/CG/‘26/Park Crossing)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: ynvg_.zay</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @IsyaihScott</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The battle that Isyaih deals with is that he has good game management skills, but he can be a little turnover-prone. He has shown his ability to score and orchestrate. I would like to see him be a little more aggressive, especially with his team looking to find scoring and, ultimately, their identity. Isyaih is comfortable with the rock in his hands and the responsibility of facilitating. He competes on both ends of the floor.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677939,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Tristinn-Johnson-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Tristinn-Johnson-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2677939" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2456643' first='Tristinn' last='Johnson']</strong> (6'5/PF/‘27/Dothan)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: eternal.tjayy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @TristinnJohnson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Tristinn is an interior presence for Dothan, and he uses his length to be a monster on the boards. He is quick off the floor and is just as quick with his second jump. He doesn't have to bring much to the floor as he is on the court with perhaps the best backcourt in the state. If he can embrace his role and win his box, he will find his play very beneficial going down the stretch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677940,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Justin-Beckham-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Justin-Beckham-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2677940" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2319048' first='Justin' last='Beckham']</strong> (6'4/CG/'25/JCA) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: jzhstin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @jzhstin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Justin is a backcourt talent with good positional size. He is really good at getting buckets off the bounce, and he thrives in transition. He has a potent middle game and is crafty off the bounce and when finishing near the rim. He has the size to play on and off the ball and the ability to create his own offense as well as opportunities for teammates.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677941,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Corbyn-Patterson-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Corbyn-Patterson-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2677941" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Corbyn Patterson</strong> (6'1/CG/'26/Sylacauga) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: 1k.cp2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Corbyn is a listed combo guard, but he really showcased his ability to run the show when I watched his team play. He scores off the bounce and drops dimes when he is attacking and drawing help. He is a solid, reliable guard who competes on both ends of the floor, and his intelligence and feel are also seen on both ends. He is the caliber player who can impact the game without having to score.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->