#TerryTalks: Key Guard Play For A Strong Finish

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Guard play is always critical going down the stretch, and here are a few players who will be needed to be on top of their game as we prepare for the playoffs…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2723218,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-Kaleb-Carson-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-Kaleb-Carson-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2723218" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832717' first='Kaleb' last='Carson']</strong> (5'10/PG/'26/Homewood) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @KCarson10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kaleb is a solid lead guard who will be key going down the stretch for the Patriots. He can create his own offense as he does a good job knifing through the defense and finishing in the paint. He also can knock down the trey ball in c&amp;s situations or off the bounce. The Patriots are a tough team to contend with when he is aggressively looking for his offense.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2723219,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-Tristan-Perry-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-Tristan-Perry-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2723219" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2414710' first='Tristan' last='Perry']</strong> (5'10/' PG/'26/Hale County) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: tcash.__</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @trist3n__</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Tristan is a small lead guard with a pass-first mentality. He is in complete control when facilitating the offense and does a good job taking care of the ball and limiting turnovers. His court awareness is a strength, and his ability to see plays developing and make adjustments are key components of his game. His play at the point guard position will be huge for his squad's playoff aspirations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2723220,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-Keiston-Ross-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-Keiston-Ross-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2723220" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Keiston Ross </strong>(6'2/G|F/'25/Montevallo HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: kfezzzzzzzy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @k5ive___</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Keiston is at his best when he has the ball in his hands and the freedom to be a slasher who constantly put pressure on the rim. He is a wing who can score the rock. He has a nice combination of skill, basketball IQ, positional size, and athleticism, which will be needed if his squad is going to make a deep run in the playoffs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2723221,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-Erick-ONeal-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-Erick-ONeal-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2723221" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Erick O'Neal</strong> (6'0/SG/'26/Sylacauga) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: _li.turbo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Erickosports</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Erick is a hard-playing prospect who impacts the game with energy and effort. He is a guard who aggressively gets downhill and makes plays off the bounce. His production is seen on and off the stat sheet, and he is a high-impact player for his squad. He will have to play a huge role going down the stretch for his team to have a run in the playoffs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2723222,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-LaQuince-McCants-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-LaQuince-McCants-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2723222" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>La'Quince Mc'Cants</strong> (5'8/PG/'25/Williamson) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: 1aquince</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @1aquince</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">La'Quince is the key to the talented Williamson squad. He makes everything go, and he is the one who makes everyone happy as he is the primary facilitator and distributor. He is a two-way threat and makes opponents compete on both ends of the floor. He is small but plays with heart. If Williamson is going to capture the blue map, it all starts and ends with La'Quince.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Aaron Nixon</strong> (SG/'25/Jacksonville) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Aaron is an off-guard who can absolutely stroke the rock from behind the arc. He is a talented scorer with a mature floor game. He is a good decision-maker in the open court and has vision and passing skills. His scoring is going to be needed as we get close to the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->