#TerryTalks Catching Up With The Minor Tigers
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The Minor Tigers finished the 2021-2022 campaign with a 54-64 loss to Mountain Brook in the Round of 32. According to MaxPreps.com, their final record was 18-11. I had a chance a few weeks ago to catch up with…
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Continue ReadingThe Minor Tigers finished the 2021-2022 campaign with a 54-64 loss to Mountain Brook in the Round of 32. According to MaxPreps.com, their final record was 18-11.
I had a chance a few weeks ago to catch up with head coach Torrance Beard as they prepared for the month of June. He lost a lot of players off last year’s team, and he will have a lot of first-time varsity guys learning the ropes in June, preparing for the upcoming school year. The interesting dynamic for Coach Beard is finding a leader amongst the new guys while everyone tries to figure their way in the system and find their roles. He is hoping that June will provide an opportunity for his young team to develop together and find a level of chemistry upon which they can build. He understands what he is facing with his young squad, and that is the most consistent thing they will be is inconsistent.
The Tigers staff will be looking for a lot from the following returning players…
Key Returning Players:
Darrien Jackson Darrien Jackson 6'4" | SF Minor | 2023 State AL (6’3/Shooting Guard/2023)
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Darrien is a big physical guard who can score on all 3-levels. He plays with a lot of grit and is just a hard-playing dude to monitor during the upcoming season. He attacks thru contact and can score in the paint and at the rim. He is a great rebounder and defender and is possibly the best two-way player for the Tigers on this year’s roster.
Amarion Bowens Amarion Bowens 6'1" | CG Pinson | 2024 State AL (6’3/Guard/2024)
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Amarion is one of the most athletic and explosive players on the Tigers squad. He is a slasher that gets to the cup, has speed and explosiveness, and is terrific in transition. He is a versatile lockdown defender and is extremely disruptive when on the ball.
Carlos Moore Carlos Moore 5'10" | PG Minor | 2024 State AL , Jr. (6’1/Point Guard/2024)
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Carlos is one of those players that will do whatever it takes to win. This is evident in the fact that he led the team in charges taken a year ago. He makes plays that are not necessarily scoring plays but have huge impacts on the outcome of games. He handles the ball well, is vocal on the floor, and knows how to effectively run the show. His play is going to be crucial for the young Tigers.
Players Ready To Make A Difference:
As mentioned, the Tigers are extremely young and will be looking for production from their stable of young talent. Let’s look at the youngsters…
Matthew Grice (’25/SG)
Justin Walker (’25/PG)
Isiah McClain (’26/PG)
Carmelo Burroughs (’26)
These four young players will be given a lot of reps in June as the Tigers coaching staff looks to see how they can grow and become varsity players, as varsity level basketball will be an entirely new experience for them.
Here’s Where You Can Catch The Panthers In June:
June 6 at Pinson Valley HS
June 9-10 at the University of Alabama
June 13 at Minor HS
June 15-16 at OWA Shootout (Foley, AL)
June 21 at Brookwood HS
June 24 at Homewood HS
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