No Weak Links: Team 7’s Standouts Shine at PHExpoALo

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The Prep Hoops Alabama Expo was loaded with talent from top to bottom, and Team 7 was no exception. This group featured confident guards, versatile wings, and high-IQ playmakers who competed at a high level throughout the day. Here is a detailed breakdown of the squad and their standout performances…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2991435,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Amari-Storman-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Amari-Storman-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2991435" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2947457' first='Amari' last='Storman']</strong> (5'9/PG/'29/Prattville) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: amari.storman&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @AmariStorman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Amari is a smooth, confident floor leader who plays the game with a natural flair and maturity beyond his years. He controls the tempo, makes smart reads, and knows how to get his teammates involved while still being able to go get a bucket when needed. His handle is tight and creative as he can break defenders down off the dribble, attack gaps, and finish through contact or float it over size with touch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2991436,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Turner-Hammond-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Turner-Hammond-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2991436" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2959939' first='Turner' last='Hammond']</strong> (6'0/CG/'26/Guntersville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: turnerhammond10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @turnerhammond4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Turner is a confident two-way guard who plays with intensity, poise, and a natural scorer's mindset. He brings a blend of size, athleticism, and shot-making that makes him a tough cover on the perimeter. He knows how to find his rhythm early whether it is pulling up off the dribble, spotting up from deep, or attacking downhill to finish through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2991437,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Antonio-Brown-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Antonio-Brown-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2991437" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2817691' first='Antonio' last='Brown']</strong> (5'10/CG/'28/Lee) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: antonio_brown5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @antonio_brown3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Antonio is a high-energy guard who plays the game with passion, confidence, and swagger every time he steps on the floor. He is a tough shot-maker who can score from all three levels and is not afraid of the bright lights or big moments. He thrives with the ball in his hands attacking off the dribble, creating separation with quick crossovers, and finishing at the rim with control and balance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2991646,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Bryant-Brown-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Bryant-Brown-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2991646" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2979533' first='Bryant' last='Brown']</strong> (5'11/SG/'27/Tuscaloosa Academy) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: BryantBrown1530</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Bryant is a left-handed wing with elite basketball IQ and a knack for making the game look effortless. He is a sneaky athlete, capable of crafty finishes around the basket, especially in transition, where he can turn a simple break into highlight-reel plays. He is also a skilled passer who plays unselfishly, consistently finding teammates in stride and creating easy scoring opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2991647,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Jekhari-McCauley-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Jekhari-McCauley-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2991647" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jekhari McCauley</strong> (6'1/CG/'28/Lee) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: whois_jc4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jekhari is an athletic, dynamic scorer who is constantly attacking the paint. He is a true playmaker in transition, and his elite athleticism is on full display as he pushes the pace, finishing above the rim and energizing his team with highlight-reel plays. Make no mistake, whether in transition or the half court, Jekhari is always looking to get into the paint and make something happen. He is a streaky southpaw from three-point range, who also stretches the defense and keeps opponents honest. Defensively, he is active, applying pressure on the ball and using his quickness and instincts to create turnovers. With his combination of explosiveness, vision, and scoring ability, Jekhari is a guard to watch in Alabama's 2027 class as he is a player who can change the game in an instant.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2991648,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Colin-Warren-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Colin-Warren-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2991648" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2967577' first='Colin' last='Warren']</strong> (6'2/PG/'27/Sipsey Valley) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Colin is an athletic, shifty point guard with the vision and playmaking skills to create shots for himself and his teammates. He is a smart floor general, he uses change of pace, crafty dribble moves, and a reliable jump shot to keep defenses off balance and capitalize on scoring opportunities. His game is not just about offense as he is an active, on-ball defender who applies constant pressure, anticipates plays, and disrupts opposing guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2991649,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Walker-Long-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Walker-Long-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2991649" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2934375' first='Walker' last='Long']</strong> (6'3/F/'28/Orange Beach) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: walk.erlong23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Walker is a versatile forward who can play the stretch-four role, spacing the floor with a reliable three-point shot and creating matchup problems for defenses. At 6'3, he also brings strong instincts around the basket as a rebounder, consistently cleaning the glass and finishing second-chance opportunities. His combination of shooting range, floor spacing, and rebounding makes him a valuable two-way player who can impact the game in multiple ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->