TerryTalks: GBCALive Team Preview: Hoover Bucs

Hoover Bucs   Class 7A Area 6     Head Coach: Scott Ware   Last Season Record: 35-0 (According to maxpreps.com)   IG: hooverbucsbskball   X: @HooverBucsBBall   Returning Starters:   None   New Additions:   [player_tooltip player_id='2339496' first='Riley' last='Kent'] (Transfer from Spain Park), G, Senior   [player_tooltip player_id='2729436' first='Ericson' last='Washington'], G, Junior   KJ Steele, F, Junior   [player_tooltip player_id='2729442' first='Tate' last='Mitchell'], G, Junior   Austin Mason, G, Junior   [player_tooltip player_id='2889571' first='Michael' last='Gates'], G, Freshman   Key Players:   [player_tooltip player_id='2224458' first='Jackson' last='Sheffield'] (6'10/C/'26/Hoover)   IG: jackson_sheffield32   X: @jsheffield2026   Jackson is a physical big with positional size and anchors the paint on both ends. His toughness, rebounding presence, and ability to deter shots at the rim make him a foundational piece for Hoover's interior defense. He plays with an edge and brings valuable big-game experience from past playoff runs. He has been having a stock-rising summer and from the looks of things his surge is only going to continue.   Mellow Dallas June (6'5/F/'26/Hoover)   IG: thisismellowjune   X: @mellowj23   Mellow is a hardworking forward who is a tone-setter for the Bucs. He battles on the glass, competes with relentless effort, and is emerging as a versatile offensive threat. Mellow leads by example and gives Hoover a strong, consistent presence in the frontcourt.   Messiah Millin (6'0/PG/'26/Hoover)   IG: messiahmillin   X: @messiahmillin3   Messiah is a gritty competitor and defensive sparkplug. He brings toughness, leadership, and energy to the PG spot. He is a scrappy, on-ball defender with quick feet and great instincts. Offensively, he is steady and reliable, and he is able to control tempo, create off the bounce, and organize the offense with confidence.   Key Role Players to Watch at #GBCALive:   Kobe Nicholas Boleware (5'10/Wing/'26/Hoover HS)   IG: iamkobeboleware   X: @kobe_boleware   Kobe brings energy, toughness, and two-way impact to the floor. He rebounds well from the guard spot, pushes in transition, and makes smart decisions at full speed. Off the bounce, he is strong, skilled, and capable of putting up numbers in a hurry.   Michael Glass (5'11/G/'26/Hoover)   Michel, after playing a supporting role on last season's championship team, will step into a bigger role this year. He will be counted on to contribute as both a scorer and a facilitator. This summer will be a key opportunity for him to prove he can handle increased responsibilities and help lead the backcourt rotation.   What To Expect From The Tigers At #GBCALive:   This year's group is focused on forging its own identity while continuing the tradition of discipline, toughness, and intelligent play that defines Hoover basketball. The Bucs will look to blend defensive intensity with offensive patience, while playing fast when the opportunity is there but remaining poised in the half-court. Expect a team that competes hard, communicates well, and stays committed to doing the little things that win games.   #TerryTalks Bottom Line:   For the Bucs, the off-season is about growth individually and collectively. The goal is to get better every game, build trust, and develop a new version of Hoover basketball that is ready for the spotlight when it matters most.

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