Prep Hoops Preseason All-State 3rd Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some guys we're expecting to have a major impact this season! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6369c177e581f","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1398516"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>London is a guard with a score-first mentality. Though he's an underclassman, he wants to smoke with whoever's in front of him and is in constant attack mode with his touches. The dynamic guard has a shifty handle, a deceivingly quick first step, and great acceleration, which keeps defenders on their toes at all times. When driving, London shows excellent creativity in finding angles to get buckets. He has the hop step, euro, spin, and agility to be a slithery finisher. Though London is great at getting the rack- he's fully equipped to knock down shots from the perimeter and be a three-level scorer. He shows extreme comfort when shooting off the catch and can get off-ball and be a dependable floor spacer. This allows him to be one of the best combo guards in the state and a potential blue-chip prospect.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzCIzyxzVFc","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzCIzyxzVFc </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6369c1a7e5820","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1564710"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Miles is in a prime position to establish himself as one of the best players in the state. The Grissom product showed flashes of brilliance last year despite being the second option. With a pure jumper that's accurate from deep, Miles is also one of the best midrange shooters in Alabama. He is extremely crafty off the dribble and can create space at will - making him an elite three-level scorer. In addition to his skill, Miles is an excellent athlete with a quick first step and explosive verticality that enables him to convert highlight-worthy layups and dunks. Look for Miles to explode on the scene and be one of the elite bucket-getters within the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/IzzyMiles5/status/1551980379942289408?s=20u0026t=mpjCmHkJ4MKrHEucyyauMg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/IzzyMiles5/status/1551980379942289408?s=20&amp;t=mpjCmHkJ4MKrHEucyyauMg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6369c1f1e5821","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1385925"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>Smith was the driving force of Plainview's championship run and proved he was a legitimate prospect last season. With a broad offensive skill set and size to guard multiple positions, Smith is one the best-unsigned prospects in the state. He can operate off the ball as a floor spacer, bring the ball up and initiate the offense/ play make for others, or slide the four and provide solid rolls to the basket. This, in addition to his keen passing instinct, makes him playable in any offensive system and an asset to any team. As an offensive swiss blade, Smith is highly efficient and makes the smart play which makes him one of the better wings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/trey__golden/status/1584707579590365185?s=20u0026t=mpjCmHkJ4MKrHEucyyauMg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/trey__golden/status/1584707579590365185?s=20&amp;t=mpjCmHkJ4MKrHEucyyauMg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1385929' first='Thomas' last='Dowd']<br>Dowd is an exceptional shooter for his size and is one of the best marksmen in the state. He can do damage from the perimeter with fluid mechanics and little wasted motion. Though he can be a stationary shooter, Dowd maintains accuracy when dropping bombs in transition and off-ball movement in the half-court. If the defense overplays, he's fully capable of drilling a two-dribble pull-up or using his length the finish at the rim. Dowd is highly active and frequently finds a way to generate impact plays. He has the length to be a rim protector and get out into passing lanes- making him an elite two-way player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/thomasdowd_/status/1543988028326150145?s=20u0026t=mpjCmHkJ4MKrHEucyyauMg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/thomasdowd_/status/1543988028326150145?s=20&amp;t=mpjCmHkJ4MKrHEucyyauMg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1392153' first='Caleb' last='Harrison']<br>Harrison is arguably the most college-ready prospect in the 2024 class. As a two-way big with college-ready size, he can exist within a modern offense with his ability to space the floor. However, he can serve as a traditional big who rolls to the basket with a purpose, clean up the boards, take advantage of mismatches in the post, and finish around the rim at a high rate. Defensively he's always going to be active on the boards and secure possessions. He also is a willing rim protector who can discourage shots and affect drivers with verticality. This broad skill set makes Harrison a top-tier player in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HHSPantherHoops/status/1568590491687550984?s=20u0026t=mpjCmHkJ4MKrHEucyyauMg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HHSPantherHoops/status/1568590491687550984?s=20&amp;t=mpjCmHkJ4MKrHEucyyauMg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->