City of Jasper Christmas Classic Preview: Bucket-Getters

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">We are just over a week away from the City of Jasper Christmas Classic, and here is the first of many previews as we prepare for the prestigious event…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2692364,"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-Peyton-Wiggins-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Peyton-Wiggins-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2692364" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1398555' first='Peyton' last='Wiggins']</strong> (6'1/PG/'25/Huffman)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: peytonpnutwigg13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Wiggins_peyton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Peyton is one of the hottest players in Alabama and is playing at an extremely high level. His overall game has come together, and he has emerged as a complete backcourt talent. He is an athletic scorer who has put his team on his back early and is showing his entire repertoire of scoring and facilitating. He puts a ton of pressure on the rim and has developed an array of finishing moves. Look for Peyton to have his scoring prowess on display.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2692363,"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-Salim-London-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Salim-London-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2692363" /></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)</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">The UAB signee is one of the best downhill attacking guards who will have his talent on display. He is at his best when he is looking to score and is an impressive finisher when he gets to the rim. I mentioned that he can get downhill, which can be clearly seen in the open floor and in ball-screen action. He continues to make strides with his perimeter shooting. Don't be surprised if Salim goes for a twenty-piece on this stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2692361,"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-Jacoby-Hill-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Jacoby-Hill-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2692361" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1398552' first='Jacoby' last='Hill']</strong> (6'4/CG/'25/Central Phenix-City)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: _.jaacoby._</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @jaacoby2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jacoby is one of the best pure scorers to participate in the classic. If he comes with the mindset that he is going to dominate offensively, there is very little that opponents will be able to do to slow him down. He has shown his ability to be a multi-faceted scorer who can get it done at all levels. He has a natural feel for the game and can absolutely fill up the scoring column on the stat sheet.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2475826,"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-Tucker-Wadsworth-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/PH-Tucker-Wadsworth-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2475826" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1958752' first='Tucker' last='Wadsworth'] </strong>(6'5/G|F/'26/Enterprise)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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">One of the best multi-level scorers that will be showcasing his talents is Tucker. He can really shoot it well from behind the arc but is just as comfortable having to put the rock on the floor when he is run off the line. Tucker is a consistent source of scoring and can be a match-up problem out on the wing with his size and length.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2436946' first='AJ' last='Williams']</strong> (6'7/SG/'28/Dutchtown HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: aj._williams._</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @aj4williams</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">AJ is a freshman that will have his game on display. He has good positional size and is a crafty ball-handler and a savvy passer. He is a three-level scorer who is just now tapping into his sheer ability to be an offensive juggernaut. There is a lot of growth remaining in his game, but look for him to be a difficult cover.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Travis Herrin</strong> (6'2/Wing/'25/Camden County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Travis is a lefty who brings high-level scoring at all levels. He is athletic and fearlessly attacks the basket off the bounce. He is a tough shot-maker and does a good job finding ways to score. He is a really good rebounding guard who gets his team in transition with his ability to rim and run. Travis is a guy that gives multiple effort on both ends of the floor. His scoring will be on display, but the maturity of his overall game will be what makes the biggest impact for his team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2633651' first='Tim' last='Prather']</strong> (6'1/PG/'25/Jonesboro HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: toeazy_0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Toeazy _0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Tim is an experienced floor general who will bring toughness and three-level scoring. He impacts the game on both ends of the floor. He plays with a high level of confidence and aggressiveness, and opponents must be ready to compete on every possession because that is something Tim will bring on every play. He is a multi-dimensional lead guard and has the ability to go for huge numbers at any moment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->