#TerryTalks: Stock Rising Players To Watch This Spring

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Many AAU programs tip off this weekend; here are five players to keep an eye on…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2393007,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/PH-Jackson-Sheffield-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/PH-Jackson-Sheffield-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2393007" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2224458' first='Jackson' last='Sheffield']</strong>&nbsp;(6'9/C/'26/Georgia Stars [EYBL])</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: jackson_sheffiled32</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @jsheffield2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jackson is poised to have a dominant spring and summer as he is coming off a season where the time he spent in practice working with and playing against DeWayne Brown was probably the best training he could have received over the past 5-6 months. He is an inside presence whose defense is ahead of his offense, yet his offensive skillset is emerging. He is a lengthy big who uses his long arms to his advantage around the rim to finish at the cup at a high rate, rebound, and block shots at the rim. He still has to work on his agility, but this spring and summer will give him an opportunity to grow into his own as he will get the minutes needed to work on his overall game in live-game action.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2120684,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Ty-Odom-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Ty-Odom-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2120684" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1585284' first='Ty' last='Odom']</strong>&nbsp;(6'2/SG/'25/[program_tooltip program_id='2076576' first='Pro' last='One'])</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: ty_odom1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Ty_Odom3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ty is an off-guard who will bring his ability to score the rock to a solid [program_tooltip program_id='2076576' first='Pro' last='One'] squad. He has very good shooting ability, range, and shooting skills. He is a steady source of production that has the potential to provide double-digit scoring night in and night out. He has a knack for creating his shot off the bounce, which is a strength of his game. Ty is a fearless player with a lot of grit and determination and will need to bring those characteristics to the court throughout the spring and summer. He will need to show consistent scoring, set-up ability for his teammates, and a willingness to defend, as college coaches will be taking looks at him this year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2393010,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/PH-Jordan-Rollins-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/PH-Jordan-Rollins-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2393010" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jordan Rollins</strong>&nbsp;(6'1/PG/'28/Team Grind)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: _.Jordann._2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jordan is a dynamic young floor general who is already one of the top players in his class. He is already garnering a lot of attention early this spring and summer. He plays with the ball in his hands the majority of the time but has shown his ability to play off the ball as well. Team Grind operates more efficiently when Jordan is at the helm. He is smart, competitive, scrappy, and plays both ends of the floor. He is young but has already honed his craft of creating space with the dribble, changing pace and direction, and creating opportunities for his teammates off the bounce. His set-up ability is beyond his years, and he already has Team Grind being talked about as one of the premier teams in the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2132207,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Adam-Barksdale-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Adam-Barksdale-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2132207" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1398778' first='Adam' last='Barksdale']</strong>&nbsp;(6'5/PG/'25/[program_tooltip program_id='2076576' first='Pro' last='One'])</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Adam.barksdale_13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @barksdale_adam</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Adam could easily be labeled the most improved player in the state this year. He played with a lot of confidence and emerged as more of a scorer with his high school team. He has always been considered a big guard since stepping onto the high school scene, and he has had a lot of intrigue surrounding his game since then. It seemed like everything came together for him this year. He shot the ball well from three, was tough off the bounce, got to the rack, made high-level passes off the bounce, and even spent time orchestrating the offense. If he can carry his play from high school to the AAU season, I expect his stock to rise and the offers to come.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1753388' first='Emmanuel' last='Clarton']</strong>&nbsp;(6'5/G/'25/We Ball United)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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">One player that college coaches need to put on their radar this spring and summer is Emmanuel. He has good positional size and is one of the most prolific scorers in the state. He was his high school team's most important player and scorer. He is instant offense and is considered a walking bucket. He is a playmaker with a polished, streetball-type handle and shiftiness off the bounce. He looks to put pressure on the defense with his aggressiveness off the bounce. Look for many to be discussing his name throughout the spring and summer.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->