Team 1 Impresses with Shooting, Playmaking, Versatility

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The Prep Hoops Alabama Expo was loaded with talent, and <strong>Team 1</strong> was no exception. This group featured several players who stood out with their skill, effort, and potential. Here is a full breakdown of each prospect's performance and impact...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3025348,"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/TP-Finn-Hecklinski.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/TP-Finn-Hecklinski.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3025348" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Finn Heckinski</strong> (5'11/SG/'26/John Carroll) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Finnhecklinski&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Finnheck_4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">I have been tracking Finn's development over the past few years, and his progression has been impressive. Once known primarily as a three-point specialist, he has continued to expand his game by becoming more comfortable putting the ball on the floor and creating offense. His maturity and confidence were evident throughout the day. Now that defenses have to respect both his outside shooting and his ability to attack off the dribble, Finn has become a much tougher cover.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3025349,"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-Cade-Dorning-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Cade-Dorning-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3025349" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2420390' first='Cade' last='Dorning']</strong> (6'0/SG/'27/Tanner) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @CadeDorning</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Cade showcased his ability to space the floor with consistent perimeter shooting from beyond the arc. Whether in catch-and-shoot situations or pulling up off the dribble, he was productive and efficient from deep. Beyond his shooting, Cade was active on the glass and showed effort as a rebounder. His presence on the floor forces defenses to stay alert at all times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3025350,"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-Sam-Zanthos-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Sam-Zanthos-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3025350" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2977055' first='Sam' last='Zanthos']</strong> (6'1/SG/'29/John Carroll) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Sam is a young backcourt prospect with a budding offensive skill set. He demonstrated poise for his age and showed that he could both score and facilitate effectively. His instincts as a scorer are natural, and he converted efficiently from multiple levels. As he continues to mature physically and mentally, Sam's all-around game has the potential to develop rapidly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3025351,"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/TP-Jayden-Peabody.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/TP-Jayden-Peabody.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3025351" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2729521' first='Jayden' last='Peabody']</strong> (5'9/PG/'27/Smith Station) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jayden is a lead guard who did an excellent job initiating the offense and keeping his teammates engaged. Though undersized, he consistently found ways to get into the paint and create pressure on the defense. His ability to push the tempo, penetrate gaps, and make smart reads kept his team's offense flowing throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3025352,"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/TP-Demar-Hinton.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/TP-Demar-Hinton.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3025352" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194893' first='Demar' last='Hinton']</strong> (6'3/CG/'27/Clay-Chalkville) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Demar23_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Demar23_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Demar was one of the biggest stock-risers from the event. He impressed with his size, scoring versatility, and ability to make plays for both himself and his teammates. Clay-Chalkville's coaching staff has high expectations for him this season and it is easy to see why. At camp, he displayed his athleticism, defensive versatility, and ability to run the offense or score from all three levels. His combination of poise, power, and playmaking makes him a key piece to watch for a potential deep playoff run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3025353,"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-Blake-Peterson-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Blake-Peterson-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3025353" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2838270' first='Blake' last='Peterson']</strong> (6'0/CG/'27/Autauga Academy) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: B1xk3.szn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @B1xk3_szn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Blake is an athletic combo guard who showed his ability to impact both ends of the floor. He is quick and decisive off the bounce, uses his handle to create offense and get downhill. In transition, he was tough to contain and made good reads when attacking. His combination of athleticism, IQ, and versatility allows him to operate as either a primary ball-handler or an off-ball scoring threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3025354,"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-Ahmari-Bell-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/PH-Ahmari-Bell-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3025354" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2964470' first='Ahmari' last='Bell']</strong> (6'5”/F/'26/Lincoln) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @TheAhmaribell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ahmari is a long, active forward who made his presence felt in the paint. He scored efficiently around the rim and did a good job cleaning up on the offensive glass with second-chance put-backs. His length and effort made him a factor defensively as well. Heading into his senior year, continued strength development and explosiveness will help him elevate his game even further.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->