Opelika’s Top AAU Standouts

<h5 style="text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Besides [player_tooltip player_id="1070679" first="Ja’keith" last="Carr"], here are some unknown talented hoopers coming out of Opelika High School. Listed is their type of play, position, class, and height! Also, it'll list their travel ball organization and where they'll be playing in the summer.</span></h5> <p style="text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> </span></p> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">AAU Organization: Alabama Fusion</span></strong></h5> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Jakeith Carr, G, 2023</span></em></h5> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">This is Carr's first time joining the Fusion, but he fits their system with his style of play. He is a downhill guard who likes to push the ball in transition and get to the basket. Carr's basketball IQ is off the charts for his age. He plays with other elite guards to play off the ball at the shooting guard and get more opportunities to score the ball. This season of summer ball will definitely help Carr’s game grow as a point guard, because he’s playing with other elite point guards on his team, which will make him want to improve his game even more. Opelika’s star player will be a problem his junior year! </span></h5> <h5><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> </span></h5> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">AAU Organization: Slaam Basketball </span></strong></h5> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Jayden Cooper, G, 2023</span></em></h5> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">If you're look for a knockdown shooter, Cooper is your guy! He knows how to get down the floor in transition and stay wide so he can get ready to hit his shot. Cooper is a consistent shooter; rarely will he miss two in a row, and that's because he has so much confidence in himself about his shot. He understands his role when he plays, and he knows what his team needs from him. He also brings solid defense, which is good for him because he keeps him on the floor a lot. Cooper is a pure shooting guard who can be one of the best shooters out of Opelika.</span></h5> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> </span></p> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">AAU Organization: Auburn Raptors</span></strong></h5> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Isaiah Knight, G, 2023</span></em></h5> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Knight is a player that is going to give your everything he got on the floor! He's a consistent rebounding guard who gives your team a lot of second-chance opportunities. Knight can guard whoever you need him to, and he's an all-around offensive and defensive player. He hustles, dives on the floor, and has excellent hands. If you're looking for a scrappy player, he's your guy. Every team needs a player like Knight!</span></h5> <h5><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> </span></h5> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><em>DJ Harris, G, 2024</em></h5> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Harris is going to bring it no matter where he plays. He's a slashy player, who's agility skills are very elite. Harris is also known as an outstanding football player in his class, playing safety and cornerback for Opelika, so he's very athletic! He plays hard, fast, and quick. Very competitive, he doesn't back away from a challenge. Harris has an excellent mid-range, and knows how to create his shot against any defender in his way.  </span></h5>