Players Elevating Their Teams Before The Break

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">As teams head into the Christmas tournament stretch and reflect on the first half of the season, several players have emerged as reliable contributors providing valuable minutes, production, and winning plays. Here are a few who have stood out…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3243546,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/PH-Braylon-Wes-Sales-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/PH-Braylon-Wes-Sales-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3243546" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Braylon Wes Sales</strong> (5'9/CG/'27/Geneva)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Bray2dizzy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X:@Bray_cover6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Braylon has been a bright spot for Geneva through the first half of the season. He is a smaller guard who can play both on and off the ball, he is at his best when the offense runs through him. He excels at creating off the bounce, generating quality looks for himself and his teammates. Geneva's offense becomes noticeably tougher to contain when Braylon has the freedom to operate, and his playmaking will be crucial down the stretch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3243547,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/PH-Terence-Short-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/PH-Terence-Short-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3243547" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3041147' first='Terence' last='Short']</strong> (6'4/Wing/‘26/Hazel Green)&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: terence_short1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @terence_short1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Terence is a freakishly athletic wing with ideal positional size who brings consistent energy and effort on both ends of the floor. He impacts the game by understanding and embracing his role, while still producing across the stat sheet. He scores at all three levels, rebounds his position well, and is disruptive defensively. He is averaging 8 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 1.5 BPG, and 1.5 SPG in approximately 20 minutes per game, making him a highly efficient contributor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3243548,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/PH-Jaden-Hasberry-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/PH-Jaden-Hasberry-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3243548" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jaden Hasberry</strong> (6'1/CG/‘29/Hazel Green)&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: rj.hasberry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Despite being a freshman, Jaden has earned his coach's trust early in the season. While natural inconsistencies come with varsity minutes at his age, he has handled the learning curve well and continues to improve with experience. He is a reliable ball-handler who values possessions and plays with growing confidence. His impact on both ends is evident, as he averages 6 PPG, 3 RPG, 2 APG, and 1 SPG in 23 minutes per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3243550,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/PH-Demone-Porter-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/PH-Demone-Porter-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3243550" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Demone Porter</strong> (5'11/PG/'27/Percy Julian HS)&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @demonejr5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Demone is a true dirty-work specialist whose impact is felt through effort and motor. He defends at a high level, attacks every 50/50 ball, and brings contagious energy to the floor. His toughness and willingness to sacrifice for his team are qualities you can't teach, making him the type of player every coach wants in their program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>RJ Wright</strong>&nbsp;(6'0/CG/Austin HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: foreverpaid_.rj</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">RJ has carved out his impact through effort and intangibles. He defends at a high level, applies relentless 94-foot pressure, and consistently crashes the offensive glass. His on-ball defense gives opposing guards problems and disrupts offensive rhythm, making it difficult for teams to comfortably initiate their sets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Cyler Parker</strong> (Lauderdale County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: cylerparker0824</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Cyler has been providing productive minutes off the bench, impacting the game with energy and effort on both ends of the floor. His perimeter shooting has been a key factor in spacing the floor and keeping defenses honest. He understands his role and has been a steady contributor throughout the first half of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Easton Hammell</strong> (Lauderdale County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: eastonh11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Easton brings toughness and physicality off the bench, setting the tone with his blue-collar approach. He is active on the glass, plays with great energy, and makes it difficult for opponents to establish themselves in the paint. His willingness to do the dirty work adds value that doesn't always show up in the box score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->