2023-2024 Team Preview: Pelham Panthers

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Pelham Panthers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Class 6A Area 8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Head Coach: Greg Dickinson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Last Season Record: 23-10&nbsp;<em>(According to maxpreps.com)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>IG: </strong>Pelhamboysbasketball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>X/Twitter</strong>: @ThePelhamWayMBB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1260674"],"_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":"I have covered Joe for several years, and he has emerged as one of the toughest defenders in the state. I, along with others, believe that he is the best on-ball defender, regardless of class. He is a two-way player who is a savage on defense and does a good job scoring and facilitating on the offensive end of the floor. The Panthers will go as Joe goes this year, and there really isn't any other way to put it.rnrnInstagram: joewimberly_rnrnX/Twitter: @joewimberly_","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6536b71d131c1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1905951"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1359545,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022has-medium-font-sizeu0022u003eDynarian is an active wing player who impacts both ends of the floor. He shoots the ball really well and does a good job creating his own shot. Defensively, he impacts the game with his on-ball pressure that forces ball-handlers into mistakes. He contributes his fair share of energy on the boards, which will be needed. The Panthers will need consistent play night in and night out from Dynarian.u003c/pu003ernInstagram: 5star.d33rnrnX/Twitter: @5star_Dee","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6536b71d13245"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6536b71d13269"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2314045' first='Jayden' last='Robinson']</strong>&nbsp;(6'7/C) (205)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jayden will be the Panther's inside presence and will be needed to be a force on the glass. The Panthers have a good one-two punch when it comes to their scoring options, so any interior point production Jayden can provide will be a bonus. Defensively, he will be looked to be a rim protector and deter opponents from looking for offensive opportunities in the paint.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Look for the Panthers to be a fast-paced team again this year with size. Coach Dickinson believes in playing with high energy on defense to help create opportunities for his offense. He is very high on [player_tooltip player_id='1260674' first='Joe' last='Wimberly'] and believes that Joe can lead his team to a deep playoff run. He believes Joe is the most underrated point guard in the state. His speed, on-ball defense, and ball handling are unbelievable. Joe and Dynarian will be multi-level scoring threats for the Panthers, especially from behind the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">When asked what it would take for his team to make a deep playoff run, make it to the Final Four, or even win the State Championship, Coach Dickinson told me that his team must focus just as hard on the defensive end as they do the offensive end. If they do that and play together, he believes his team will have a good chance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->