2024 Alabama Fall Preview: Other Standouts, Part I
The 2024 version of the Alabama Fall Preview camp is officially in the books and this year’s group came on strong on Saturday at Homewood High School. With some high-level talent and depth, there’s a lot to digest from the action.
Following the event, we polled our coaches and staff on their top performers from the day. This was one of the most diverse top performer selections that I’ve seen since we started the Alabama Preview camp almost ten years ago.
With over 20 players receiving top performer votes, we’ve decided to add additional standouts to our coverage. These players received at least one vote to be a top performer.
RELATED: Top Performers, Part I || Part II
Jalen Chandler, 2025 PF, Florence: HoopSeen Vice President Daniel Paccione was raving about Chandler on Saturday, sending several messages about him scoring whenever he wanted in the lane and being all over the court. Well, if you know Jalen Chandler, you know his motor is always going and he brings the intensity on both ends of the floor. That translates to production for the Florence senior, who is expected to help the Falcons make a splash in 7A this season. He’s an intriguing forward who can wear a lot of hats, such as causing chaos on the top of a press or creating mismatch problems for typical big men.
Jeremy Chatman, 2026 CG, Shades Valley: I saw Chatman for a little bit back in June at the AHSAA Live event at Hoover and was impressed with what I saw. Unfortunately, he didn’t shoot the ball as well at the Fall Preview on Saturday, but I’m not going to hold that against him. The Shades Valley junior made up for it with his slithery attacking off the bounce. When Chatman got downhill, he was one of the hardest players to contain in the gym. He also made several tough, acrobatic finishes at the rim that raised some eyebrows. The 2026 class has some intriguing names in the backcourt and Chatman has thrown his name into the picture, too.
Legend Martin, 2026 WF, Hazel Green: I had a coach mention Martin was one of the best shooters we had in the camp field. After sitting down and watching, I was able to confirm his shooting ability. The lengthy, 6-foot-4 wing had no issues shooting over defenders and making shots at an efficient rate. He isn’t just a catch-and-shoot guy, though. In fact, I saw him as a jack-of-all-trades Swiss army knife. I thought he had a quality day at Homewood.
Miles Warren, 2027 CG, Brooks: It’s always refreshing to see a guy that just knows how to play the game. That fits the bill for Brooks High School guard Miles Warren, who did a phenomenal job of not letting the ball stick and keeping things moving. Despite only being a sophomore, Warren was confident with the ball in his hands and showcased his ball-handling ability and toughness. According to his gameplay coach, Warren didn’t shoot it enough. That comment doesn’t get thrown around very much in a camp setting, speaking volumes about Warren’s IQ and unselfishness.
Jaydon White, 2026 CG, Parker: There aren’t many more creative players with the ball in their hands than White. Interestingly enough, he doesn’t have to score the basketball to dominate a game. The Parker High School junior is an elite playmaker and passer – just ask his teammates. White did a masterful job threading the needle and making difficult passes look routine. Don’t be fooled, though. He’s also a talented microwave scorer that can get going in a hurry. He had several eye-popping plays throughout the day, including a couple of plays above the rim.
Josh Wilkerson, 2026 WF, Buckhorn: I’ll be honest here, Wilkerson was on my short list of top performers from the Fall Preview, so I was a little surprised when he wasn’t at the top of the voting amongst the rest of our coaches and staff. Nevertheless, I thought the 6-foot-4 junior started his coming out party because I think that’s what this season is going to be for him. Replacing Caleb Holt isn’t going to be a one-man deal for Buckhorn, but Wilkerson will be the biggest beneficiary in my book. The athletic wing brings versatility, explosiveness, and excitement to the floor. While his shooting needs to get more consistent, Wilkerson put together an impressive shooting performance to end the day. I’d go out on a limb and say he hit 5+ three-pointers. He was one of my biggest revelations from the event.
