Alabama Evals: Class 5A Area 8 Players To Watch
Area 8 in Class 5A is home to Central Clay County, Shelby County, Sylacauga and Talladega. The top players in this area are some of the best players in all of Class 5A to keep an eye on during the…
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Continue ReadingArea 8 in Class 5A is home to Central Clay County, Shelby County, Sylacauga and Talladega.
The top players in this area are some of the best players in all of Class 5A to keep an eye on during the 2021-22 season.
Bryant Hamlet | 6-0 C | Central Clay County
Hamlet is a talented big man that can get inside at the rim and score well. He can protect the rim at both ends of the court and is a great shot blocker on defense.
Jaylen Mayfield | 6-0 F | Shelby County
Mayfield is a terrific forward with a lot of potential. He can shoot the ball well and can make defenders miss on his way to scoring an easy bucket. Mayfield displays good handles and is a fantastic defender.
Jeremy Odom | 5-10 G | Sylacauga
Odom is the first of two Sylacauga players on this list. He showcases great handles and court vision with the ball in his hands. He can shoot from anywhere on the court and can score 15+ points on any night.
Maleek Pope | 5-9 G | Sylacuga
Pope is the second Sylacuaga star on the list. He is a great shooter and can score at will when he is on the court. Pope can pivot past defenders for an easy drive to the basket. But he can also hit any spot up jumper from the floor.
Durquavion Truss | 5-11 G | Talladega
Truss is a standout guard for Talladega that should put up decent numbers this season. He is a great team player but he can be a defensive force, especially on the perimeter. On offense, Truss can score at will and has a great shooting range.