Young Players Making Impact On Varsity

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Here are some young guys who are finding action early on the varsity level, and they are making an impact…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2310104,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PH-Keegan-Keeton-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PH-Keegan-Keeton-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2310104" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194997' first='Keegan' last='Keeton']</strong>&nbsp;(5'9/CG/'28/Carbon Hill)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: keetonkeegan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @keegankeeton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">A lot of talk and ink has been placed on Keegan over the years. He has quickly developed into one of the top 3-point shooters in the state, and some say in the country. He is getting quality varsity minutes at Carbon Hill and has some sensational games shooting the ball. When it comes to his ability to score from deep, he has a chance to one day lay hold on the title of the best shooter in the state.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2310106,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PH-Tylan-Pace-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PH-Tylan-Pace-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2310106" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194647' first='Tylan' last='Pace'] </strong>(5'4/PG/'28/Sparkman) 10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">&nbsp;Tylan is a small lead guard but is getting some serious burn which was seen at the #HuntsvilleCityClassic. He is a shifty little PG, has a good understanding of the game, and is very unselfish, constantly looking to get his teammates the rock. Despite having a lot of responsibility on his shoulders, he plays loose and fast and showed that he values the ball as he didn't turn the ball over a lot when I was able to watch him compete.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194899' first='Ethan' last='Johnson'] </strong>(6'1/G|F/2027/Ramsay)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: ejayygotit_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Twitter: @Ej24960245</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ethan brings a lot of energy to the court as he is an aggressive defender. He is still learning his role and adapting, but when I saw him, he competed hard and played within himself. Offensively, he is at his best when he is out in transition running or slashing through defenses looking to get to the cup. His perimeter jumper needs work, and as he develops in that area and gains confidence, he should be a prospect to keep an eye on over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2748278' first='Brooks' last='Loftin'] </strong>(6'4/C/'28/Cullman) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Brooks.l6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">There is a lot of excitement when it comes to Brooks. His coach is very high on him as he believes he has the chance to be one of the best post players who has come through the state in a while. Those close to him say that he may end up close to 6'10. When he finds his time on the floor, he battles in the paint and is an interior presence on both ends of the floor. Brooks' offensive skills can easily be overlooked due to the weapons around him, but make no mistake about it: he showed flashes of his scoring ability at the City of Jasper Christmas Classic. He is a prospect who just might emerge as the most sought after amongst all prospects in this article.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Aiden Pointer</strong>&nbsp;(CG/'28/Hartselle)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Aiden got some good minutes during the Homewood Metro Tournament, and at times, he looked nothing like an 8th grader. He is confident handling the rock and being a complementary playmaker. His floor game is a budding masterpiece, and with the experience he is getting at this age, he has the potential to develop into one of the top perimeter threats in the state. He is not a primary scoring option, but he makes plays that contribute to winning. In two games I saw him compete, he showed that he can score the rock, doesn't mind grabbing rebounds, and can drop dimes.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2472338' first='Ethan' last='Thorne'] </strong>(5'11/SG/'27/Jasper) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: thorne7062</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ethan showed his ability to balance his game between scoring and facilitating during the City of Jasper Christmas Classic. He is not a primary scoring option, but when he had to make plays, he was able to produce. Ethan is not a jump-out-of-the-gym athlete, but he's a young prospect who can beat you in a lot of ways. He understands the game, is a fundamental combo guard, and is a multi-level scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->