Alabama Final 4: Semi-Final Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The Alabama Final 4 got underway this week, and here are some standouts from the first two days as teams compete for the Blue Map…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2389192' first='Jalen' last='Chandler']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Covenant Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65dfa8a7ab32a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: xxjalenn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jalen is in familiar territory as he had his squad in the Final 4 a year ago. He picked up where he left off with an efficient offensive performance. He is very athletic and gets off the floor with ease. He scores the rock well in the paint as he can put it on the floor, attack in either direction and finish over the top of most defenders. Jalen has good positional size, is a versatile defender, and is a high-level rebounder for his position. He's a bouncy, vertical athlete who scores it well around the rim with an advanced lay-up package. He will be key to his squad bringing home the state championship. He finished with the following stat line: 23pts (8-14 [0-1 3-ptr]), 7rebs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2389208' first='Kentavius' last='Loftin'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Calhoun","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65dfa8a7ab3ca"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @tayy__52</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kentavius showed up on the biggest stage of the year and brought his A-game. He made some huge buckets, especially a big trey with 49 seconds left in the game, to bring his squad within one. He scored from all levels and was aggressively looking for his opportunities. He is a well-rounded and versatile offensive player with a good feel for the game. Make no mistake about it; he left it all on the floor. He finished with the following stat line: 14pts (5-15 [3-9 3-ptr]).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2415098' first='Cannon' last='Pigg']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mars Hill","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65dfa8a7ab448"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @CannonPigg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Cannon will more than likely be playing football at the next level, but right now, he is making his mark in the Final 4 and is one win away from winning a state championship. He has good postional size and was very physical on the interior. Cannon was a workhorse for his squad on both ends of the floor, including on the glass. Offensively, he showed very good footwork and the ability to finish through contact. Defensively, he challenged without fouling and did a good job walling up, making opponents finish over and through him. His inside play will be needed if his squad is to bring home the state championship. He finished with the following stat line: 15pts (6-8), 9rebs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2415132' first='Jakaleb' last='Faulk']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Highland Homes","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65dfa8a7ab4c1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: jakalebfaulk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jakaleb is another player in this article who will likely be playing on the gridiron at the next level. He is a physical wing with versatility and can score the rock with the best. He had an efficient semi-final game, which is one of the reasons why his squad will be playing for a chance to capture the state championship. There is a lot to like about his game as the production is there, and he will be a factor in the finals. He finished with the following stat line: 24pts (7-11), 10rebs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1936553"],"_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":2356500,"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65dfa8a7ab51b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: iammonie3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Armonie is a score-first PG who is relentless off the bounce. He can really dance with the ball, but when he gets a step and gets downhill, it's no stopping him as he is going to score or find an open teammate. He is a tremendous finisher with playmaking skills and is a passionate competitor. He is at his best when playing downhill and can utilize his instincts and athleticism to create scoring opportunities. Armonie is very skilled at getting his shot off in tight spaces/windows and is one of the reasons why his squad will be competing for a state championship. He finished with the following stat line: 14pts (5-11 [1-2 3-ptr]), 6rebs, 6assist. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1753388"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65dfa8a7ab55e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: _.emmanue1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @emmanuelc4_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Emmanuel was one of the best players to take the floor on the first two days. After a 36-point performance in the Sweet 16, many gathered to see the emerging prospect put his talent on display at the Final 4. He is well worth the admission as he is an extremely dominant playmaker. He is the alpha male on his squad, and they go as he goes. He is a well-rounded and versatile offensive weapon with a toolbox loaded with tools. He is highly athletic and has the potential to go for huge numbers at any moment. He is a relentless competitor who will have his team in the hunt again next year. He finished with the following stat line: 16pts (6-20 [1-5 3-ptr]), 6rebs.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->