#TerryTalks: Puma Circuit Live Period Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Here are a few players coaches would find interesting to watch this weekend in Wichita, KS…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2862277,"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-Parker-Mekhi-Watkins-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Parker-Mekhi-Watkins-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2862277" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Parker Mekhi Watkins</strong> (6'4/CG/2027/Team ish) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: pkwatkk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Parkerwatkins0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Parker is a crafty backcourt talent who is tough to keep out of the paint. He has a quick first step that allows him to gain the advantage over defenders and then manipulate the one-on-one match-up from there. Parker can score from all three levels with confidence. His midrange pull-up game and three-pointers are consistent. He is tough finishing around the rim with both hands, and he sees the floor well and makes timely reads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2862279,"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-Ernas-Valauskas-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Ernas-Valauskas-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2862279" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Ernas Valauskas</strong> (6'4/CG/2026/Team Sipp United) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: ernas_v23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @ErnasValauskas&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ernas is a playmaking guard who can generate quality looks for himself and others. He can be a match-up problem as he has really good offensive tools and a good feel for the game. He can break defenders down off the dribble and make plays. His scoring instincts pop, especially with his perimeter scoring. He has popped on the radar as someone worth watching this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2862280,"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-Jantz-Freemam-Alsup-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Jantz-Freemam-Alsup-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2862280" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jantz Freemam Alsup</strong> (6'6/G|F/2026/Southern Ties) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: JantzAlsup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @AlsupJantz</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jantz is a multi-level scorer who impacts the game with his ability to provide production on the offensive end of the floor. There is not a lot of flash to Jantz's game as he does a really good job staying within his role and doing whatever it takes to contribute to winning. He is a supplemental scorer, can rebound his position, and can defend multiple positions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2862281,"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-Will-Priest-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Will-Priest-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2862281" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Will Priest</strong> (6'7/Wing/2026/MPJ) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: _willpriest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @WillPriest15</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Will is a heady wing who showcases his playmaking abilities and does a good job creating for himself and his teammates. He can score from all three levels, play-make on the move, and guard multiple positions. His ability to affect the game in a variety of ways makes him a winning piece. His understanding of the game is an intangible which makes him an asset on the floor. Will can hit open shots and attack off the bounce, making him a tough cover.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2862283,"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-Deng-Deng-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Deng-Deng-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2862283" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Deng Deng</strong> (6'9/PF|C/2026/1 Family) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Dengduni</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @DengDuni</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Deng has good positional size as an interior presence, and he impacts both ends of the floor with his physical style of play. His relentless energy on the glass and on defense often changes the tone of games. He stands out with his ability to keep plays alive on the offensive glass with his ability to tip the ball out to his teammates. Deng doesn't need the ball to impact winning as he does so in multiple ways without having to score. He does all the dirty work needed to help his team pile up wins.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2862284,"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-Rho-Omed-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/PH-Rho-Omed-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2862284" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Rho Omed</strong> (6'10/SF/2026/OTP) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: cbgceo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Nolimitrho</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Rho has really good size and length out on the wing. When you look at his 6'10 height, it goes without saying that he creates match-up problems. He has scoring versatility as he can produce inside and out. Whether out on the perimeter or on the low block, he is decisive when he gets touches and doesn't waste much time making his move, which doesn't allow the ball to get stuck. He is active on the glass, rebounds well, and contests shots on the defensive end of the floor. He has to continue to get better with his perimeter defense.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->