#TerryTalks: Pelham Playdate Impact Players

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The Pelham Playdate provided a valuable early look at varsity talent across several programs. While some players are still finding their footing, others flashed skills and effort that signal high developmental upside. Here are six players who stood out…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2878230,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/PH-Greyson-Childress-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/PH-Greyson-Childress-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2878230" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2639385' first='Greyson' last='Childress']</strong> (6'8/F/'26/Pelham) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Gr3yson_1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Greysonchi8162</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Greyson is a lengthy forward with positional size. He is talented, can score from multiple levels, is skilled, and has quickness for a small forward. He creates mismatches with his size and is skilled at getting his shot off in tight windows. He is a player with scoring versatility who can deliver double-digit points every night, provide production on the glass, and make plays for others. Greyson will be key to carrying the Panther's squad at times during the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2878229,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/PH-Tae-Fairman-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/PH-Tae-Fairman-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2878229" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Tae Fairman</strong> (5'9/PG/2026/Childersburg) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Tae2kozy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Tae has the keys to the squad for the Childersburg squad. He does a good job at navigating through defenses and orchestrating the offense. He controls the pace of the game and creates opportunities for teammates by breaking down defenses off the bounce. He plays like a coach on the floor and showed capacity for running the offense. He has to grow to understand as a senior leader that he must be the calm in the storm and the guy who never panics, no matter how intense the moment. There were some moments when he showed some frustration, but he must never let opponents see him rattled.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2878228,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/PH-Isaiah-Mcclain-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/PH-Isaiah-Mcclain-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2878228" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Isaiah Mcclain</strong> (5'10/CG/2026/Minor HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Isaiah2lucky</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @IsaiahM52290840</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Isiah was hands down the most prolific backcourt talent when it came to being able to score the rock. He is a multi-level threat who can get a bucket at any moment. He shows a good ability to shake defenders and get free for jumpers or penetration into the lane. He is a high-volume shot-taker, and his leadership and experience will be key for his squad and the success they desire this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2878227,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/PH-John-Robert-Towry-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/PH-John-Robert-Towry-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2878227" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>John Robert Towry</strong> (6'6/PF/'27/Vestavia Hills HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Johnnytowry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @JohnnyTowr9236</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">John looked good early for the Rebels. He appears to have grown a little and is making an impact on the inside on both ends of the floor. He is a prototypical center who values rebounding, sprinting the floor, and playing with his back to the basket. He has improved his touch around and away from the rim, and his footwork has improved as well. He can be an interior anchor for the Rebels on both ends of the floor. If the Rebels make it to Birmingham, John will be a huge reason why.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2878226,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/PH-Drew-Mears-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/PH-Drew-Mears-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2878226" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1958759' first='Drew' last='Mears']&nbsp;</strong>(5'10/CG/'26/Briarwood HS)<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Drew_mears1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @DrewMears2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Drew is, without a doubt, the heart and soul of the Lions squad. He is a potent backcourt talent who excels at balancing scoring and facilitating. He has evolved into a more complete scorer as he effectively attacks closeouts, creates off the dribble, shoots the three, and can get to his midrange pull-up or finish with touch around the rim. He has a strong understanding of pace and spacing and is really good at decision-making, as he makes smart reads with the ball in his hands. He is really good at creating his own offense while also being effective at keeping teammates engaged.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2638408,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/PH-Anderius-Deshaun-Olds-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/PH-Anderius-Deshaun-Olds-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2638408" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Anderius Deshaun Olds</strong> (6'0/CG/'26/Pelham)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: smb.andy_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The more I watch the Pelham squad, the more impressed I am with Anderius. He is a dynamic backcourt talent with a multi-level scoring arsenal. He has an impressive combination as a playmaker and as a scorer, can fluidly operate on or off the ball, and does a good job making others around him better while still providing production in the scoring column. He is creative on offense without wasting too many dribbles or playing out of control, which is a testament to his maturity in his overall game. He has steadily grown into the most important player on the Panther squad.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->