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Recruiting Round Table Part 3

June 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment

In today’s issue of Recruiting Round Table Part 3,  we want to introduce players that are currently “under the radar”.

Player: 6’3 Anthanee Doyle
City: Holly Springs, North Carolina
Class: Rising 2013
High School: Holly Springs
Twitter Name: @anthaneedoyle
AAU Team: Showtime All-Stars
AAU coach: James Black
Interest: Presbyterian, Elon, Radford, Virginia Tech, Carolina Central, East Carolina. Appalachian State
Evaluation:  Doyle is a long and athletic WG with a quick first step. He is excellent in using the “crow hop” to get into the teeth of the defense. While Doyle has an effective shooting touch from the perimeter, he is best at creating his own shot off the dribble. He does a nice job of mixing up his offensive moves and sports a nice floater and is one of the better mid-range jump shooters in his class.

Player: 6’6  Deojunique Flippin (DeeJay)
City: Holly Springs, North Carolina
Class: Rising 2013
High School: Holly Springs High School, Holly Springs, NC
Twitter Name: @djflipp21
AAU Team: Showtime All-Stars
AAU coach:  James Black
Interest: Presbyterian, Richmond, Jacksonville, Mercer, Florida Gulf Coast, Elon, Radford
Offer: Jacksonville
Evaluation: Flipping is a physically mature WF that possesses a nice blend of athleticism and skills. Flippin’s strongest attribute is his ability to attack the rim with aggressiveness and power.  He finishes well in traffic and his hard- nosed approach to the game is another strong attribute. Flippin has a high motor and we love his “no prisoners” attitude on the court.

Player: 6’1 Xavier Mills
City: Greenville, North Carolina
Class:  2013
High School: South Central High School
Twitter Name: @_TheRealXMAN_
AAU: Swish City Magic
AAU Coach: Deshannon Morris
Interest: Gardner Webb, Appalachian State, Elon, Campbell
Evaluation: Mills has been on our radar for quite some time. He is one of the better shooting PG’s in the state for the class of 2013. As a matter of fact, he is so efficient from the perimeter many teams prefer to put him at the SG position. That being said, he does a solid job at running the PG position and is good in transition and in a half court set. He is patience and rarely gets in a hurry and this is a strong attribute for a young PG. We really like his ability to shoot the 3 point shot off the dribble and his ability to penetrate in the lane by utilizing his nice arsenal of floaters and mid range pull up jumpers. Mills should be recruited hard by Southern Conference and Big South schools.

Player: 6’3 Joshua Luke Folwell
City: Burlington, North Carolina
Class: 2013
High School: Burlington Christian Academy
Twitter Name: joshf345274848
AAU Team:  Midstate Magic
Evaluation: Flowell is a fundamentally sound WG with good basketball IQ. He plays smart and is effective by doing so many little things on the court. He has good ball handling and passing skills but can fill it up nicely from the perimeter. Folwell is a high character young man and excels in the classroom.

Player: 6’3 Logan Chaucer
City: Wilmington, North Carolina
Class:2013
High School: New Hanover High School
High School Coach: Chris Angel
AAU Team: Blizzard Athletics
AAU Coach: Paul Chaucer
Evaluation: Chaucer will completely surprise you with his athleticism and his leaping ability and should be on the radar of many D2 and NAIA schools. He has a nice all around game with solid basketball fundamentals and IQ. He is a fairly accurate perimeter shooter, but can also put the ball on the floor and use his mid-range pull up jumper.

Player: 6’9 Tyler Wagner-Wilk
City: Rock Hill SC
Class: 2013
Twitter: @callmetizzle
High School: Rock Hill
Class: 2013
AAU Team: Prime Time Players
AAU Coach: Kenny Orr Twitter
Evaluation; The slender, but long 6’9 Tyler Wagner-Wilk has shown flashes of D1 potential at past performances at the NC Phenom 150 Camp. Bothered by knee problems due to growing too fast early on, Wagner-Wilk skill set is now catching up with his height. He runs the floor rather well and competes and plays hard on both ends of the court. The next step for him is to get physically stronger. Once he can get physically stronger, his recruitment will definitely pick up.

Player: 6’5 Lucius McMillan
City: Waxhaw, North Carolina
Class: 2013
High School:  Cuthbertson
Evaluation: Lucius has really good size for his age/grade and the crafty southpaw should be garnishing interest from D2-D1 schools.  He has a good basketball IQ and understands how to play the game the correct way. He has the ability to shoot from the perimeter or take his man off the dribble and his sneaky athleticism could make him an outstanding high school player. He will need to get stronger in the weight room and continue to fine tune his perimeter skills such as ball handling, passing and shooting. With dedication and effort, he could see his recruitment take off. “Crafty lefty with the ability to put together quick offensive spurts. Deceptive quickness allows him to get to the basket. As he improves his desire to defend and do the intangibles he will continue to shine on the court”.

Player: 6’5 Jordyn Propst
City: Hudson, North Carolina
Class: 2013
High School: South Caldwell
Twitter: Air_JordynP
High School Coach: Lee Swanson
AAU Team: Team Charlotte
AAU Coach: Jeff McInnis
Evaluation: Propst was Co-MVP of his conference last year and the strong undersized PF is showcasing his mid-range and perimeter skills that will make him a solid candidate at the D2 or NAIA level. Propst is a model student and sports a 3.95 weighted GPA and is currently an Honor Student at South Caldwell High School. Propst is an extremely hard worker on and off the court and has the right attribute and work ethic to be successful at the next level.

Player: 6’7 ‘Trey’ Weston
City: Burlington, North Carolina
Class:  2014
High School: Walter Williams High School
Twitter Name:  Tdubs23
AAU Team: Mid-State Magic
Evaluation: A long and athletic WF that is your classic run/jump athlete and is quite effective in slashing and attacking the rim. He plays with passion and purpose and will give you maximum effort. Weston length and athleticism should make him a key focal point for many lower tier D1 schools. He has two more years of high school basketball and has good potential.

Player: 6’2 Justice Cuthbertson
City: Thomasville, North Carolina
Class: 2014
High School: Westchester Country Day
Twitter Name: @JcubCuthbertson
High School Coach: Dagan Nelson
AAU Team: Swish City Elite
AAU Coach: Julio Evans
Interest: Clemson, Virginia Tech, Wofford, UMass, College of Charleston, And Wingate
Evaluation: We have written about Cuthbertson on several occasions and the NC Phenom 150 alum is gradually making improvements/strides in his game that will make him a solid D1 prospect. Cuthbertson has a strong frame that definitely passes the airport test and then some. Sporting a college ready frame, Cuthbertson has worked hard in all areas of his game and enjoyed a solid and production tournament at the Reebok Showdown in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He has a great disposition and attitude on the court and has developed outstanding leadership skills at the PG position.

Player: 6’4 Nick George
City: Charleston, West Virginia
Class: 2014:
High School: Charleston (WV) Catholic
Twitter Name:  @nickgeorge30
HS coach:  Bill McClanahan
AAU Team:  WV Wildcats Select
AAU coach: Jay Cinco and Scott Long
Interest:  University of Pennsylvania; Elon; Princeton
Evaluation: George is a model student athlete and is already getting serious interest from several Ivy League schools plus Elon College. George is a solid player that is fundamentally sound and has outstanding basketball IQ. He has good size and surprisingly sneaky athleticism, but his calling card is his ability to shoot from the perimeter. He has a good shooting technique and should be a top priority for schools looking for the academic/athletic SG.

Player: 6’5 Daniel Kanadanui
City: High Point, North Carolina
Class: 2014
High School:  Ragsdale
HS Coach: Craig Shoemaker
AAU Team: NC Court Kings
AAU Coach: Eliot Brooks
Evaluation: We wrote about Kanadanui in the NC Phenom 150 recap. We really love watching the physically mature combo forward as he continues to play the game with passion and purpose. He is a fierce competitor and will give maximum effort 100% of the time. His athleticism, strength and skill combination should make him an attractive D1 prospect.

Player: Riley LaRue
City: Lewisville, North Carolina
Class: 2014
Twitter: @rlarue2
High School: East Forsyth High School
High School Coach: Mike Muse
AAU Team: NC Spartans Elite 16u
AAU Coach: Brant Short
Evaluation: The son of former Wake Forest standout Rusty LaRue and current assistant coach. Riley is an alum of the NC Phenom 150 camp and has always enjoyed a solid camp performance. He has a quick release and is very effective from his perimeter shooting, especially in a cat and shoot situation. He is fundamentally sound and has a great understanding of the game and possesses a high basketball IQ. His current AAU coach Brant Short best stated “Riley has multiple assets and abilities. He is best when playing the best. When he has the ball in his hands, he makes good things happen. He is able to make shots from deep and has the vision to set his teammates up. Riley is our glue guy for the 16U Spartans Elite.

Player: 5’11 Matt Milovic
City: Charlotte, North Carolina
Class: 2014
High School: Charlotte Catholic
High School Coach: M.D. King
AAU Team: Charlotte Royals
AAU Coach: Jody Barbe
Evaluation: Matt Milovic averaged 10.5 PPG and 5 APG as a sophomore for Charlotte Catholic. The southpaw has a solid understanding of the game and has an advanced basketball IQ for his age/grade. Milovic has a smooth shooting touch and has good accuracy from the 3 point area. Milovic should be a high priority for high academic D3 schools and will continue to garnish interest at the D2 or NAIA level. He is a hard worker and is the ultimate gym rat.

Player: 6’2  Isiah Taylor
City: Charlotte, North Carolina
Class: 2014
High School: Myers Park
Twitter Name:@Isiah_Taylor11
AAU Team: D-One Sports
Interest: Boston University
Evaluation: Taylor is a quick and athletic combo guard that is just now getting D1 interest and look for this list to grow by summer’s end. He will be running with D One Sports and Taylor should have the opportunity to display his overall game. Taylor does a lot of things well and has good fundamentals and solid understanding of the game. He has improved immensely over the past year and should see his improvement and interest continue to grow.

Player: 6’5  Kevin Williams
City: Charleston, West Virginia
Class: 2014
High School: South Charleston High School
AAU Team:WV Wildcats
Interest:  Ohio University
Evaluation:  Williams has freakish athleticism and his strongest attribute is his ability to slash to the basket. He uses his strength and athleticism well and is nearly impossible to keep out of the lane. He has excellent length and plays much taller than his 6’5 listed frame. More importantly, he plays extremely hard on both ends of the court and doesn’t back down from a challenge. His passion, desire and effort are his calling card along with an elite high level athleticism makes him a can’t miss D1 prospect.

Name: 5’9 Garrett McCarty
City: Charleston, West Virginia
Class: 2014
High School: Charleston Catholic High School
AAU Team: WV Wildcats
Evaluation:  McCarty is a heady, scrappy and quick PG that has excellent ball handling skills, but more importantly has a solid understanding of the game. He is the ultimate team facilitator and is excellent in leading his team in the half court situation. Like most young,quick and fast PG, they are best in transition and McCarty is no exception to the rule.

Player: 6’4  Harrison Brown
City: Huntington, West Virginia
Class: 2014
High School: Huntington High School
AAU Team: WV Wildcats
Evaluation: :  Brown has excellent size for the SG position and the only thing better than his size is his ability to put the ball through the basket. He simply knows how to score and score he can. A deadly perimeter shooter especially when he gets his feet set. He has a good understanding of the game and moves well without the ball. As the old shooter’s saying goes, “he does his work early” and is also effective coming off down screens and curls.

Player: 6’1 Scott Meredith
City: Pilot Mountain, North Carolina
Class: 2014
Twitter: @slmeredith3
High School: East Surry
High School Coach: Jason Anderson
AAU Team: Carolina Bearcats
AAU Coach: Marcus Wilmoth
Evaluation: Meredith enjoyed a outstanding sophomore season at East Surry. He averaged 14.6 PPG and 3.9 APG and his play earned him First Team All Conference in the Northwest 1A/2A Conference. Meredith skill set and fundamentals should make him a strong target of D2 and NAIA schools.

Player: 5’7 Daryl Antwan Myers
Class: 2016
High School: Oak Hill Academy
Twitter Name: daryl3jr
AAU Team: VA Assault & Spotsylvania Knights
Evaluation: Myers is a speedy PG with “jet like” quickness. While he is only in the class of 2016, he is already receiving interest from mid majors and above. Myers is an alum of the NC Phenom 150 camp and his impressive performance was evident by his quickness, speed and athleticism for his age/grade, but more importantly he has a solid understanding of the game. He has the ability to make a difference on both ends of the court and he takes as much pride in his defense as his offensive game.

Player: 5’9 Billy Thomas
Class: 2016
High School: Academy of the Sacred Heart
AAU Team: Judges Court
AAU Coach: Antoine Joubert
Evaluation: Billy Thomas is a promising young prospect in the 2016 class. Thomas will be an incoming freshman in high school and already has left his mark in middle school and AAU basketball. He has been a proficient scorer and is already getting D1 interest. Be sure to check out his link to his you tube:

Player: 5’6 Chandler Murray
City: Charlotte, North Carolina
Class: 2016
AAU team: Charlotte Nets 15U
AAU Coach: Cortez Brown
Evaluation: Murray is an alum of the NC Phenom 150 Camp. The talented young PG has excellent speed and quickness that dovetails with his basketball knowledge and IQ. His AAU Coach Cortez Brown stated “ Chandler Murray is a one of a kind basketball player. His skills are more advanced than the kids at his age. He has the uncanny ability to create offense off the dribble and break down any defense. He is definitely a true competitor with the hunger to be the best. Not only is he an offensive threat, but a defensive stopper as well. With his intangibles the future is bright.”

Player: 5’6 Michael Melvin
City: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Class: 2016
High School: Freedom Christian Academy
Twitter Name: @iSnatch_Ankles
AAU Team: Freedom Flyers
Evaluation: Melvin is another young PG to put into your SIM CARD. The speedy PG does an excellent job of creating for his teammates as well as himself. He has advanced ball handling and passing skills and plays with passion and desire.

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Reebok Showdown “The Best of the Rest” Part 2

May 29, 2012 by 1 Comment

In today’s issue, we will take a look at the “Best of the Rest” from the Inaugural Reebok Showdown Tournament that was held the May 11-13th at the Gateway YWCA in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

6’6 2013 Stepehn Vassor- Brunswick, Virginia- Brunswick High School: Playing on the Raleigh Capitals 17U AAU team, Vassor is a physically mature athletic PF that had a productive tournament. His sheer physical strength is his greatest attribute and he used his power in the low post effectively, but also showcased the ability to step out and knock down 3 point shots. His pure athletic ability should garnish him plenty of D1 interest. We really liked his hustle, passion and ability to compete on both ends of the court. While he was undersized guarding bigger players in the post area, he did not back down from the challenge. Coach Mike Palmer of the Raleigh Capitals stated the following, “ Vassor is a tremendous athlete and challenged other teams at the rim on both ends. He also has 3 point range and is a kid with a really high ceiling,” and we agree wholeheartedly with his assessment. Without question, lower tier D1 schools should definitely be monitoring the process of Steven Vassor.

6’3 Jake Barrett- Rocky Mount, North Carolina- Rocky Mount Prep: Barrett also enjoyed a stellar weekend at the Inaugural as he consistently scored in double digits scoring and had a game high 17 points in the opening game. He has the blend of athleticism as a “wing slasher,” but consistently knocked down the perimeter 3 point shot in all three games. We really feel that Barrett has the ability to play at the Southern Conference level and potentially higher. Coach Mike Palmer stated “ Barrett is also a great on  ball defender and did a great job defending every team’s go to player.” His ability to score and defense along with his athleticism should make him a priority of many D1 schools this spring/summer.

6’2 2014 Theron “Pickle” Noble- New Bern, North Carolina- New Bern High School: With three of the NC Xpress players not in attendance, Noble stepped up big time and help carried the load for the Xpress. He scored 18, 15 and 8 points in the three games for his team and the athletic combo guard showed he can play with the best the tournament had to offer. His confidence on the court was noticeable and if he continues to fine tune his perimeter skills, he will become a solid D1 prospect.

5’10 2014 PG Phil Owens- Virginia Beach, VA- NC Xpress 16U: While Phil Owens has more of a reputation of being the team facilitator and pass first PG, he showed he could score on various arsenal of offensive moves. At the Reebok Showdown, he scored 19, 19, and 15 points in the three games. We were impressed with his ability to get into the lane and utilize the tear drop floater. While he is somewhat undersized at the PG position, he was crafty and nifty around the rim and rarely had his shot blocked. We also like the fact that he was effective with the mid range dribble drive pull up along with the ability to knock down 3 point shots when left open.

6’7 2013 Michael Tillotson- Durham, North Carolina- Riverside: Tillotson is a mobile and versatile PF that runs the court extremely well. His strongest attributes are his excellent footwork in the low post area and “soft hands.” He has the ability to score around the basket, but also has the ability to step out and know down the 10-15 foot jumper! The next step in his development is to gain additional strength and with more time in the weight room could develop into a solid D1 prospect.

5’11 2013 PG Stephen Himmelberg- Chapel Hill, North Carolina- Chapel Hill High School: Himmelberg is a solid playmaking PG that plays the game the right way. He has a high basketball IQ and solid fundamentals. We really liked his ability to score from the perimeter and the heady and crafty PG picks his spots nicely in terms of attacking the rim. Himmelberg’s greatest attribute is his ability to get his teammates involved and run the team. While the NC Gaters were overmatched against the SEBL and WV Wildcats in the first two pool play games, they hung in there with an athletic and talented Team Cobras’ team.

6’1 2014 Scott Meredith- Pilot Mountain, North Carolina- East Surry High School: Meredith is another fundamentally sound combo guard that can simply shoot the cover off the ball. He averaged 15 PPG and this pure shooter was dialed in two of the three games we watched. He scored consistently from the perimeter, but also displayed a nifty pull up jumper for the Carolina Bearcats. He was very aggressive in attacking the basket and played solid on the defensive end of the court.

6’5 2014 Seth Brim- Pilot Mountain, North Carolina- East Surry High School:  Brim enjoyed a solid weekend as he was able to score and rebound in double digits at the Reebok Showdown. He worked really hard gaining and holding position against bigger post players. He scored from the post, but also stepped out and knocked down the 15 foot jumper that makes him a more effective player. More importantly, he is a tough hardnosed defensive player and isn’t afraid to step in and take a charge. He leads by example and his play was on display.

6’2 2014 PG Justice Cuthbertson- Thomasville, North Carolina- High Point Westchester: Playing on the 16U Swish City Elite, Cuthbertson elevated his play in the 72-69 OT win over a talented NC Redstorm squad. First, he knocked down a last second 3 pointer to send the game into OT and was huge in the extra period. Cuthberston is a strong and physical PG that plays hard on both ends of the court. He has a physically mature body and is matched by his athleticism and overall skill set. He is an alum of the NC Phenom Camp and it has been fun to watch his maturation and development in the past one to two years. He is learning to be more of a team facilitator and values winning. We love the way he competes and will be one to watch in the loaded NC class of 2014.

6’5 2014 Phil Haynes- Raleigh, North Carolina- North Raleigh Christian Academy: The 6’5 wide body reminds you of a poor man’s “Charles Barkley.” He has the size, strength and girth to enable him to be an effective low post presence. He uses his body well and he maintains and establishes position beyond his years. He is a strong and powerful rebounder and grabbed the rebound forcefully with two hands. He rarely brings the ball down and plays taller than his current size.

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Phenom Hoop Report: NC Phenom Hoop Report Part 8

May 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment

In today’s issue we will take a close look at Part 8 of the NC Phenom 150 Evaluation Camp. Over 30 division I prospects attended this event and wanted to give a thorough and detailed look at the below players.

Player: 6’0 Jahliel Misenheimer
Hometown: Concord, NC
School: Concord
Class: 2012
Evaluation: Jahliel is a speedy and quick PG that is really good at getting his teammates involved in the game. He is very unselfish and has strong physical attributes. He has excellent footwork and can get into the lane easily, but more importantly Jahliel was solid defensively by showcasing his strong lateral quickness. Jahliel should look at attending a Prep School or looking at D2 or NAIA schools. His blend of athleticism and PG skills should garnish interest at the collegiate level.

Player: 6’2 Khalil Vance
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
School: Dudley
Class: 2013
Evaluation: Khalil was a tireless and relentless worker in his games at camp.  He played to his ability and showcased his unselfish team play and shared the ball which is usually non-existence in camp setting. His hustle was one of his strongest attributes. He was impressive on the defensive end of the court and has excellent quickness and footwork. The next step in his development is to improve his perimeter skills such as ball handling and shooting.

Player: 6’1 Roger Thomas
Hometown: Lenoir, NC
School: Hibriten
Class: 2012
Evaluation: Roger is a solid athlete that has the ability to become a solid D2 or NAIA player if he sets his mind to it. He has solid fundamentals and has nice shooting mechanics on his jumper. Defensively, he did an excellent job of on the ball defense. The big question for Roger is his determination and if he wishes to pursue playing at the next level.

Player: 6’0 Scott Meredith
Hometown: Pilot Mountain
School: East Surry
Class: 2014
Evaluation: Scott is just an “old school” basketball player. He has an excellent skill set with outstanding fundamentals. He can do a lot of thing really well. He has advanced ball handling skills and is adequate passer. His unselfish play accompanied with the ability to shoot from the perimeter exemplified why he is such a good all around player. He has been well coaches in high school and should be an impact player for many years to come. He is the type of player you enjoy watching and other players enjoy playing with!

Player: 6’8 Casey Webber
Hometown: Weddington, NC
School: Weddington
Class: 2014
Evaluation: One of the bigger players in the state for his age/grade. Like many young big men, his size/height is a few years ahead of his overall basketball development.  He has a great attitude and work ethic and could easily develop into a D1 prospect if he continues to work on his game in the off season. He does possess the right attitude and once his skill catches up with his potential, he will have many looks from colleges at the next level.

Player: 6’0 Joseph Bryant
Hometown: Greensboro
School: Ragsdale
Class: 2013
Evaluation: Joseph is a solid all around player that is fundamentally sound. While he doesn’t do any one thing great, he does a lot of little things really well. He has good court vision and basketball IQ and plays within the framework of the game. He doesn’t try to force things or do things that he is not comfortable doing. He is a low risk player and very seldom makes mistakes while running the team. The next step for Joseph is to become more aggressive on both ends of the court.

Player: 6’1 Sterling Holland
Hometown: Jamestown, NC
School: Ragsdale
Class: 2014
Evaluation: Sterling was one of the hardest working players at camp. He has a strong desire to be the best player possible and his attitude and work ethic was second to none. He has solid fundamentals, basketball IQ and adequate athleticism, but what separates Sterling from his peers is his ability to play hard! Besides playing hard, he always plays smart and his decision making is above average. While many players tend to play one end of the court (offensive) Sterling took pride in his defense. He has quick feet and works equally work defensively as he does offensively. He was a pure joy to watch and is a coach’s dream.

Player: 5’7 Khris Dardin
Hometown: Morganton, NC
School: Freedom
Class: 2014
Evaluation: Khris is an undersized PG that doesn’t allow is size to be a negative. He plays hard and gives 100% effort 100% of the time and he has been well schooled in the pre-requisites of being a true pass first PG. He runs the team effectively and is eager to get his teammates involved, but will also use his quickness to become an important attribute on the defensive end of the court.

Player: 5’9 Hunter Caldwell
Hometown: Denver, NC
School: North Lincoln HS
Class: 2013
Evaluation: Hunter enjoyed a solid camp performance and showcased his ability to be a great team player. His strongest attribute is his ability to shoot the basketball. He understands the game really well and his challenge is to become more advanced in his ball handling ability. At his size, he will project as a PG and it is important to refine and fine tune his PG and perimeter skills. He has the right attitude and with continued hard work could project as a solid D2 or NAIA prospect.

Player: 5’9 Jordan Harris
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
School: Dudley
Class: 2013
Evaluation: A solid PG that does have good athleticism with good ball handling skills. His strongest attributes are his ability to penetrate by beating defenders off the dribble. He does finish well for his size/position and has good court vision. He plays hard and plays to his ability. The next step in his development is to continue working on his fundamentals and PG skills.

Player: 5’8 Donald Little
Hometown: Greenville, NC
School: DH Conley
Class: 2015
Evaluation: Donald’s strongest attribute is his strong passion and high motor. He simply plays the game extremely hard and that is the one key ingredient in being a strong competitor. With his size, he will project as a PG thus he needs to enhance his ball handling and passing skills to maximize his potential. We really liked his desire and passion.

Player: 5’8 Rick Mack
Hometown: High Point, NC
School: High Point Christian
Class: 2014
Evaluation: Rick has outstanding speed and quickness and these physical attributes are his strongest qualities. He has the ability to be a disruptive force on the defensive end of the court. Offensively, he uses his cat like quickness to easily penetrate and get into the lane. That being said, he will need to develop certain offensive moves such as the tear drop floater to offset his size. In addition, he needs to work on a consistent midrange and perimeter shot to enhance his offensive skill set. If he can become a more efficient shooter that will only help him become a more diversified player which is important as he moved into his high school career.

Player: 6’1 Austin Boyd
Hometown: Clayton, NC
School: Clayton MS
Class: 2016
Evaluation: Austin has really good size for his age/grade, but more importantly he understands the game. We really like his fundamentals and basketball IQ. He has the right approach to his game. His attitude and work ethic is advanced for someone this young. He is poised and could easily become one of the better players in the state for his class if he continues to work hard. Austin had an outstanding overall performance at camp.

Player: 6’0 Jonathan Green
Hometown: Davidson, NC
School: William Hough
Class: 2014
Evaluation: Jonathan had a solid camp and played to his potential. He has average skills and abilities currently and will need to spend ample time in the gym enhancing his perimeter skills. At 6’0, he will either play the PG or SG position in high school. It is important to work on fundamentals during the off season and work in the weight room getting bigger and stronger.

Player: 5’8 Austin Morris
Hometown: Asheville
School: Ashville Catholic
Class: 2016
Evaluation: Austin is a solid player for his age/grade. He has a good understanding of the game and has a nice skill set for his position. He does make solid decisions and his court vision and basketball IQ are strong attributes. As he grows and develops, he will need to speed quality time in the weight room to get bigger and stronger which will also help him in his foot speed and lateral quickness.

Player: 5’7 Blan Hodges
Hometown: Taylorsville, NC
School: Alexander Middle
Class: 2017
Evaluation: Blan is a smart and heady PG with advanced ball handling skills for his age/grade. He is the ultimate team player and does a nice job of getting his teammates involved in the offense. He is a true pass first PG and has good court vision. He seems to always have his head up looking for open teammates. He is a hard worker and has made great gains in his development. The next step in his overall success is becoming physically stronger which will come with age and maturity.

Player: 5’9 Austin Wooten
Hometown: Statesville, NC
School: East Alexander MS
Class: 2017
Evaluation: Austin is a fundamentally sound player with strong offensive skills. He is a solid scorer and finds ways to get open and take advantage of transition points. He has an overall good understanding of the game and has made nice improvements in his game. The next step in his development is to improve his lateral quickness and athleticism.

Player: 5’3 Gregory Parham II
Hometown: Richmond, VA
School: Lucille Brown MS
Class: 2017
Evaluation:  Gregory was one of the smaller players at the camp. He has a great attitude and work ethic and is willing to listen to improve and get better. He has a good understanding of the game and has a generally high basketball IQ. His court vision and unselfish play are two of his strongest attributes currently. The next step in his development is to become more active and aggressive on the court. Remember when you are one of the smaller guys on the court, you cannot be passive.

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