Eric Hampford:
Future150 GM / Senior National Analyst. Covering high and middle school basketball.
Albertville, AL (Future150) -- The state of Alabama has a long and proud history of producing talented big men. Names like Charles Barkley, Ben Wallace, DeMarcus Cousins, D.J. White, Marvin Stone, Mario Austin, Richard Hendrix & JaMychal Green are just a few of the talented towers that come to mind when thinking about big men who have dominated the state during their high school careers over the years.
More recently, Auburn post Austin Wiley, Clemson commit Trey Jemison & top 25 junior in the country Trendon Watford continue to add to the list of standouts from the state. Well, soon they'll be adding 6'7", 220-pound post Trinity Bell to that list.
The 14 year old high-motor post is currently in his second year of varsity basketball at Albertville High School (AL), after doing damage as an 8th grader last season.
After sparkling at our Future150 Elite24 All-American Camp, we had this to say about the supremely talented big man:
"We may have seen the next great big man to emerge from the state of Alabama in the 6'7" post. He was one of the most explosive prospects at the camp, repeatedly trying to hammer home dunks on defenders. Due to his size and strength, he was able to bully people around the rim and showed excellent finishing skills. He plays with a high motor on both ends, taking no plays off on defense either, and sports a 6'8" wingspan with size 15 sneakers. The best is yet to come for the Albertville High School prospect."
While his name is just beginning to catch on in the state, he's ready to start making some serious noise.
"I want to go to state, and I want to average 10+ rebounds per game," he told Future150.
While it's clear that his game will most certainly be in the low block over the next several years, he's trying to improve all facets of his game to maximize his potential.
"I really try to model my game after a mix between John Petty and Blake Griffin. I'm very athletic and a good floor communicator, and I'm trying to improve my ball-handling, especially under pressure," he told us.
Playing for the Alabama Lasers on the AAU circuit, he should start bringing in crowds of college coaches this coming spring.
"I want to play basketball in college, and eventually become a software engineer working with 3D technology. But first, I want to play professional basketball."
Expect not only a very strong high school season from the talented, and still growing big man, but an even stronger AAU season. Stay tuned to Future150 for updates.
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