35th Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic: Look Into Team Alabama

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Here is a look at Team Alabama, who will take on Team Mississippi in the 35th Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2766193,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-DeWayne-Brown-II-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-DeWayne-Brown-II-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2766193" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1398554' first='DeWayne' last='Brown, II']&nbsp;</strong>(6'9/C/'25/Hoover HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: dewaynebrown2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Dewaynebrownll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">College: Tennessee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">DeWayne is the most dominant player in this collective group of talent. His size and versatility make him a match-up problem as he scores inside and out. He has tremendous footwork and agility for his size. He is extremely hard to guard as he can score from behind the arc, and he has a true post-up game that many have failed to slow down when he is on the low block.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2509280,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/PH-Nasir-Cheatham-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/PH-Nasir-Cheatham-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2509280" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2291521' first='Nasir' last='Cheatham']</strong> (6'4/CG/'25/Georgiana HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Nasir_278</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Nasircheatham2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">College: Unsigned</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Nasir is an athletic wing who is at his best when he is in the open court and has the space to operate. He is a relentless driver who stays in attack mode and is a good finisher at the rim. He is not the biggest, but he attacks through contact and is explosive at the cup with his ability to finish above the rim. He is really good at getting paint touches and making quality decisions in tight spaces.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2766192,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Emmanuel-Clarton-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Emmanuel-Clarton-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2766192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1753388' first='Emmanuel' last='Clarton']</strong> (6'5/G/'25/Sumter Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: _.emmanue1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @emmanuelc4_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">College: Troy U.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Emmanuel is a dynamic playmaker who can go for huge numbers on any given night. He brings a scoring prowess to this squad as he can go get a bucket at any point. He is an aggressive scoring guard who plays in constant attack mode on both ends of the floor, making him a true two-way threat. He is a player who needs touches, and good things are often the result when the ball is in his hands.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2766190,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-JD-Gossett-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-JD-Gossett-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2766190" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Huntsville HS, Huntsville High School Basketball Program</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>J.D. Gossett</strong> (6'5/PG/'25/Huntsville HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: jd_gossett5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @JD_Gossett5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">College: David Lipscomb</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">JD is one of the most well-rounded players on this team and has a really mature floor game. He is a cerebral player who makes everyone around him better. He makes the team better with his instincts and feel for the game on both ends of the floor. He is an athletic multi-level scorer and a scrappy defender. What I like about him the most is that he is an elite competitor.&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">College:&nbsp; Jacksonville State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jacoby is one of the smoothest scorers on this squad. He can fill it up from all levels and makes it look sweatless at times. He plays with the ball in his hands and has complete control and freedom to operate at Central. He hunts his shots and plays a ball-dominant style. As good as he is at scoring, he is also a really good set-up guy for his teammates and has all the needed passing tools to distribute the rock.</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> (6'6/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">College: UAB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Salim has had one of the most impressive seasons this year and is playing like one of the top players in the state and the country. Salim has such fluent movement off the bounce that helps him make high-level plays with the ball off the bounce. He is really good at getting downhill in transition and in the half-court, and not too many have been able to slow him down this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2766189,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Braylon-Patton-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Braylon-Patton-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2766189" /></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">College: North Alabama</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">I have seen Braylon be a score-first PG who can put up crazy numbers, and then I have seen him be a true floor general orchestrating the offense. His versatility at the lead guard spot makes him a trustworthy PG who is really good at scoring and facilitating. He has court savvy and a terrific skillset, making him a solid addition to this squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2766186,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Kaden-Rickard-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Kaden-Rickard-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2766186" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2291524' first='Kaden' last='Rickard']</strong> (6'6/CG/'25/Bob Jones)&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">College: Murray State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kaden has made a significant push to be more of a floor general this season. He still possesses the ability to be an impactful scorer from all levels, but he has really shown his growth in developing his PG IQ, which began to show during last season's AAU months. He has a good natural feel and a playmaking upside that has helped him to be one of the top players in his class, earning him a spot on this roster.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2766185,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Simon-Walker-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Simon-Walker-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2766185" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1398759' first='Simon' last='Walker'] </strong>(6'5/Wing/'25/Huntsville HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: simonwwalker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Simonwwalker25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">College: Auburn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Simon is not only the best 3-point shooter on this team; many say he is the best in the state, regardless of class. He has battled some injuries this year, but he still has helped his team live up to the expectations of being one of the best teams in the state. He is a player who you cannot give any space to out on the perimeter. He is an elite scorer from behind the arc, and his game off the bounce has drastically improved over the years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2766184,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Jacobe-Whitted-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Jacobe-Whitted-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2766184" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1399053' first='Jacobe' last='Whitted'] </strong>(6'7/G|F/'25/McAdory HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: officialcobe_5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @WhittedJacobe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">College: Tennessee Tech</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jacobe is one of the most intriguing players on this squad because of his length and versatility. His combination of size and playmaking abilities makes him a match-up nightmare. He scores from all levels but is at his best playing inside the arc. Jacobe has all the tools and the size to drive, rebound, and defend. Looking forward to seeing him at the next level and his response to the demand that playing at the next level brings. I believe it is going to unlock some things in his all-around game.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2766183,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Desmond-Williams-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Desmond-Williams-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2766183" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2291520' first='Desmond' last='Williams']</strong> (6'3/CG/'25/Baker) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: dezo.wms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Desmond_2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">College: South Alabama</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Desmond is a talented backcourt prospect who does most of his damage off the bounce. He is good at getting his own shot off the dribble and is constantly putting a ton of pressure on opponents, on both ends of the floor. He is very fluid with the ball in his hands and has a good change of pace while also being decisive and elusive when getting downhill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2766179,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Jayden-Williams-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Jayden-Williams-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2766179" /></a></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">College: Georgia Southern</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jayden is a lengthy wing who scores it well from the perimeter. He is really good at using his dribble to get to his spots and elevating over defenders. He is highly skilled at getting his shot off in tight spaces, as he can make shots from different angles. He has good positional size, body control, and balance when operating in one-on-one match-ups that he often tends to win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->