2024 Alabama Fall Preview: Top Performers, 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. Meet the first wave of top performers from the event…
Jaylen Blackwell, 2025 WF, Florence: Blackwell was one of the best players of the day and a unanimous top performer selection amongst our coaches and staff. The 6-foot-5 wing impacted the game in every facet possible, using his versatility to his advantage throughout the day. Blackwell’s slashing ability has been documented for quite some time. On Saturday, he showed some shooting consistency as he made multiple shots with range. If he keeps that up, he’s bound to have a strong senior campaign at Florence.
Jay Green, 2026 PG, Ramsay: Coming into the Fall Preview, I think every basketball fan in the state was aware of Jay Green’s defense. For those that are not, the junior guard is as good as anyone when it comes to keeping opposing guards in front. There was plenty of defensive pressure from Green at camp, but his offensive improvement may be what had people talking the most. The new Ramsay High School product was a sniper from the perimeter, converting shot after shot off the bounce. I left impressed with Green as much as anyone in the field.
Devon McKinnon, 2025 SG, Clay-Chalkville: I’ll go out on a limb and say there wasn’t a more polished offensive scorer than McKinnon in action. The 6-foot-5 guard wasted no time showcasing his scoring arsenal from all three levels. He knocked several three-pointers throughout the day, but I was most impressed with his creativity from the mid-range. The Clay-Chalkville product did a nice job of using his soft touch on fadeaways in the lane. McKinnon has added some recent interest from Division I programs – and with his high ceiling, I don’t think that’s a bad call from a coach’s perspective.
Daeshaun Morrissette, 2026 CG, Thompson: Morrissette received one of my all-time favorite quotes/evals from a camp coach: “That kid isn’t a dog. He’s a wolf.” That should speak volumes to what Morrissette brings to the table. Obviously, he competes on the defensive end and can cause problems for other ball-handlers. But past that, he’s a vocal leader and extension of the coach on the floor. The junior did a nice job of creating scoring opportunities for others while also making plays for himself. Morrissette can go on a scoring spree in a hurry, and, with the exodus of several players from Thompson, I think he’s a sleeper candidate to be a HoopSeen All-State First Team guy.
Colt Wells, 2026 CG, Hewitt-Trussville: Wells is the perfect example of perseverance and getting the job done. The Hewitt-Trussville product missed several easy finishes at the rim during the first half of action in Game 1. However, as game-play went on, the crafty guard got better and better. In fact, he sealed a big win down the stretch in the remaining two games as he got to the rim whenever he wanted. Wells, a 6-foot guard, has some deceptive speed and knows exactly how to find the weak spots in a defense. He did a masterful job scoring and dishing off to teammates for easy finishes. I thought Wells took a strong step forward and continued his story.
