#TerryTalks: Live Period Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The live period approaches, and here is my first look this week at a few players who coaches wouldn't be wasting time checking out…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2861594,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Nekeyma-Martin-II.-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Nekeyma-Martin-II.-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2861594" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2822107' first='Nekeyma' last='Martin'], II.</strong> (6'4/CG/'28/[program_tooltip program_id='2233561' first='904' last='Elite'] 2028 Puma)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: 3.issue___</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @3issue___</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Circuit: Puma</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Nekeyma is a backcourt prospect who thrives on and off the ball. His two-way impact is clearly seen every time he steps onto the floor. He has a knack for generating offense within the flow of the offense. He scores from all levels and has an offensive toolkit loaded with weapons. He is young but has a mature floor game infused with vision, passing ability, a high basketball IQ, and the ability to make smart decisions with the rock in his hands. Defensively, he can guard multiple positions, as he has quick hands and feet, and applies tough on-ball pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2861599,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Vincent-Wells-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Vincent-Wells-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2861599" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Vincent Wells</strong> (6'0/PG/'26/Georgia Knights)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: vinny_is_elite</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Circuit: Independent (May 16-18 Tourney: Carolina Live-Big Shots)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Vincent is a lead guard who is a strategic mastermind who understands the game at a high level and elevates everyone around him. He knows how to run a team and execute precisely what his coach wants to accomplish. He leads by example and vocally, and his teammates follow his lead. He has a distinct ability to manipulate defenders and create opportunities for his team to get quality looks. He has a mature floor game and can be trusted with the keys to the team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2861598,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Caleb-Wells-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Caleb-Wells-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2861598" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Caleb Wells </strong>(6'5/G|F/'27/Team Thad)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: calebwells2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Circuit: EYBL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">I know several coaches who are eagerly waiting to get out and see Caleb, as many have been singing his praise quite a lot lately. He is a wing who silently gets it done in the scoring column. He is the caliber player who goes about his business, not looking like much has been done, but at the end of the game, he has put up a 20-piece. He has high-level scoring tools, positional versatility, and the ability to create offense both for himself and others. He is very skilled at getting his shot off in tight windows, can make shots from different angles, and is very good at shot-making. Look for Caleb to see his stock rise over the weekend.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2861600,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Evan-Toms-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Evan-Toms-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2861600" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2472355' first='Evan' last='Toms']</strong> (6'9/PF/2027/444 Athletics)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: evan.toms34</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @EvanToms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Circuit: Puma</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Evan has been on the rise for the past month as he has been taking advantage of the eyes that have been on his squad with the highly sought-after players that he is surrounded by. Look for this trend to continue during the live period this weekend. Coaches will love his size, his toughness, and his presence on both ends of the floor and on the glass. He does an excellent job getting deep post position and making the right reads on the post-catch. He punishes defenders who try to guard him one-on-one, while he does a good job passing out of double-teams as he has vision, strength with the ball in traffic, and passing skills. He provides a throw-back game with his ability to play with his back-to-the-basket, and needless to say, he is productive when doing so.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2857646,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Gage-Mayfield-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Gage-Mayfield-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2857646" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2313889' first='Gage' last='Mayfield'] </strong>(6'8/G|F/'26/[program_tooltip program_id='2076576' first='Pro' last='One'])</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: 5stargoon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Circuit: UAA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Those in and around the [program_tooltip program_id='2076576' first='Pro' last='One'] organization cannot stop raving about Gage and what the live period will do for his stock and recruitment. He is a lengthy wing with versatility and has emerged into a dynamic scorer who can get it done from all levels. He contributes in multiple areas and affects winning with his floor game, playmaking abilities, and dynamic scoring arsenal. Coaches are going to love what Gage brings to the floor this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2861601,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Jayon-Alexander-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Jayon-Alexander-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2861601" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jayon Alexander</strong> (6'2/CG/2026/OTP) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: alexander.jay5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @JayAlexander</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Circuit: Puma</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jayon is a gritty lead guard who impacts both ends of the floor. He puts tremendous pressure on the rim, and defenders find it very difficult to contain him, especially in iso situations. His on-ball defense gives ball-handlers problems as he is active with his hands, moves his feet well, and generates steals and deflections. His feel in the pick-and-roll is advanced, showing patience, vision, and the ability to manipulate defenders. At the same time, his blend of skill, athleticism, poise, and competitive drive sets him apart.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->