Team 4
Coach: John Royal
#4: 5’8 ’26 Traysn Clinkscales (Hillcrest)
Starting things off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Traysn Clinkscales. He’s a scrappy, young guard prospect with excellent quickness and a tight handle. Clinkscales is a capable penetrator and playmaker, yet knows how to cause problems for opponents as a spot-up threat. He’s a quality three-point shooter with the ability to consistently knock down shots off the catch. Clinkscales contains his assignment well at the point of attack and utilizes his high motor to regularly make hustle plays. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better finisher around the basket. Coach Royal on Clinkscales: “Traysn is a good shooter and spot-up player with decent range. He’s slightly undersized but plays hard and accepts coaching well. Can work on moving without the ball.” Clinkscales enjoyed a solid showing at camp and has the tools to be a key piece for Hillcrest over the foreseeable future.
#13: 6’0 ’25 Bryce Peterson (Andrew Jackson)
Next, we look at a player who frequently found ways to stand out as a leader on both ends of the floor, Bryce Peterson. He’s a tough, high-motor guard prospect with a nice IQ and unselfish approach to the game. Peterson is a capable shooting threat, but is at his best when getting downhill and attacking the basket—where he’s able to finish or set up others. He’s very quick, which allows him to cause problems for opponents and force turnovers at a healthy rate. Peterson is also a useful rebounder who displays a willingness to make hustle plays. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Royal on Peterson: “Bryce is a vocal leader and motivator. He’s got a great first step and uses his body really well on driving angles. Great attitude. Accepts coaching well.” Peterson proved to be an asset at camp and should be a definite focal point for Andrew Jackson going forward.
#20: 6’0 ’24 Sincere Rasul (Indian Land)
Moving onto a player who provided this team with a steady, reliable presence, Sincere Rasul. He’s a tough, scrappy, athletic guard prospect with great quickness and a strong penetration sense. Rasul is a solid perimeter shooter but thrives at getting downhill and setting up others or applying pressure as a finisher. He’s capable of running the team or producing alongside another creator and finding scoring opportunities. Rasul excel in transition, where he’s able to push the break with terrific speed and make the right play with the ball in his hands. He’s a nice on-ball defender with the ability to contain his assignment and force turnovers at a solid rate. Next in his development process is working on playing with more consistent energy, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Royal on Rasul: “Sincere is a very quick guard. Displays great explosiveness when getting to the rim. Needs to play harder and work to get back on defense.” Rasul did a lot of things well at camp and will be a leader for Indian Land during his upcoming senior year.
#29: 6’1 ’24 Jordan Barr (Dreher)
Continuing onto a player who easily stood out as one of the most reliable pieces on this team, Jordan Barr. He’s a smart, scrappy, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with the ability to impact several facets of the game. Barr is a capable scorer from all levels, but is arguably at his best when attacking the basket or applying pressure from beyond the arc. He understands how to set up others, mix it up as a creator, and consistently make his presence felt as a spot-up threat. Barr handles the ball with poise, makes quality decisions, and doesn’t force the action offensively. He utilizes his blend of quickness and positioning well defensively to cause problems for opponents. Barr anticipates the passing lanes well and forces turnovers with regularity. Next in his development process is working on his rebounding presence, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Royal on Barr: “Jordan is a patient offensive player with good shot selection and scoring instincts. Makes good reads on help defense and doesn’t shy away from physical play.” Barr made a lasting impression at camp and should be a target for college coaches over the coming months.
#36: 6’2 ’25 Amare Anderson (Greer)
Next, we look at a player who arguably stood out as the top performer on this team, Amare Anderson. He’s a smart, tough, dynamic guard prospect with a ton of ability on either side of the ball. Anderson is a polished creator and three-level scorer with a tight handle, solid vision, and the ability to consistently generate clean looks off the bounce. His sharp quickness allows him to effortlessly break down opponents, touch the paint, and finish at a high volume. Anderson shoots the ball at a high percentage from midrange and beyond the arc, and is capable of producing as a spot-up threat with relative ease. He’s a quality all-around defender who knows how to outwork his assignment, force turnovers, and push transition play whenever possible. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would allow him to find even more scoring opportunities. Coach Royal on Anderson: “Amare is a great all-around player. Shoots the ball very well and can create for himself and others. Gets to his spots. Played the passing lanes well for multiple steals.” Anderson proved to be a major difference-maker at camp and should be poised for a highly productive season with Greer.
#45: 6’3 ’24 Cam O’Kelley (Seneca)
Moving onto a player who showcased a smooth, adaptable identity, Cam O’Kelley. He’s a smart, skilled, unselfish guard prospect with great size, perimeter shooting, and a high motor on both ends of the floor. O’Kelley is a reliable midrange shooter and lethal threat from beyond the arc, but also penetrates and finishes extremely well. He does a phenomenal job of making the right play and producing within the flow of the action, though he’s capable of expanding his production and taking over as needed. O’Kelley is a quality ball-handler and useful playmaker with a willingness to make the extra pass as needed. Next in his development process is working to become a better defender, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Royal on O’Kelley: “Cam is a great team player. He scores from all levels but looks to get his teammates involved. Plays hard and possesses a team-oriented mentality.” O’Kelley did a lot of things well during his time at camp and should be a target for college coaches over the coming months.
#52: 6’3 ’25 Malachi Cooper (Ridge View)
Continuing onto a player who consistently shined as an all-around piece, Malachi Cooper. He’s a long, wiry, intelligent guard prospect with a nonstop motor, unselfish approach, and incredible polish as an offensive cog. Cooper is a lethal three-level scorer with the ability to reliably create for himself and others, or find opportunities as an off-ball threat. He handles the ball well and looks to set up his teammates whenever possible, but is arguably at his best when looking to score. Cooper is a terrific defender with the blend of quickness, toughness, and instincts to cause problems for opponents. He’s also a useful rebounder who pushes the break well in transition. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Royal on Cooper: “Malachi is an excellent on-ball defender with quick feet and good active hands. Shoots the ball at a high percentage as a spot-up threat but can also get off quality looks within a few dribbles. Really good all-around player.” Cooper enjoyed a phenomenal showing at camp and should be a focal point for Ridge View over these next two seasons.
#61: 6’4 ’24 Martaz Owens (Dreher)
Next, we look at a player who knows how to outproduce opponents on both ends of the floor, Martaz Owens. He’s a long, tough, athletic wing prospect with a high motor and solid feel on either side of the ball. Offensively, Owens is great at getting downhill and finishing or pulling up from midrange, but can also knock down three-pointers at a solid percentage. He mixes up his approach from all levels and is capable of finding success with or without the ball in his hands. Owens is a great all-around defender with the quickness, positioning, and sheer instincts to reliably contain his assignment. Next in his development process is working on his passing ability, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Royal on Owens: “Martaz knows how to create and consistently get to his spots on offense. Scored well from all levels and attacked well off the dribble. Maintained a positive attitude and accepted coaching well throughout the day.” Owens enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should be a target for college coaches during his senior season with Dreher.
#68: 6’5 ’25 Jackson Robinson (Trinity Byrnes)
Moving onto a player who always seems to stand out through his effort and blue-collar approach, Jackson Robinson. He’s a long, athletic forward/post prospect with a strong two-way rebounding sense and the ability to consistently do the dirty work. Robinson does a nice job of moving without the ball and finishing around the basket. He plays hard, which allows him to naturally outwork opponents on defense and secure extra opportunities. Robinson knows how to play to his strengths and doesn’t look to force the issue on the court. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better finisher around the basket. Coach Royal on Robinson: “Jackson is a really good rebounder. Finished well at the rim and played effectively through contact. Uses his body well around the basket off assists but occasionally hit midrange pull-ups as well. Offered a great attitude and willingness to accept coaching.” Robinson made his presence felt at camp and should remain a key piece for Trinity Byrnes over the coming years.
#77: 6’8 ’26 Elton Smith Jr. (Cardinal Newman)
Finishing up, we look at a player who already possesses a ton of appealing qualities as a long-term prospect, Elton Smith Jr. He’s a long, athletic forward/post prospect with great feel on both ends of the floor. Smith does a great job of finishing around the basket and scoring out of the post, but can also knock down jumpers from midrange and beyond the arc at a solid rate. He possesses nice footwork and instincts within the paint. Smith displays excellent rebounding ability on both ends of the floor and regularly capitalizes on lobs and putbacks/second-chance opportunities. He also blocks shots at a solid rate defensively. Next in his development process is working to improve his transition defense, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Royal on Smith: “Elton is a great scorer with his back to the basket. He uses his body well to create space and finish strong. Plays above the rim and displays a good understanding of angles.” Smith did a lot of things well at camp and should be a prospect to monitor closely at Cardinal Newman over the coming years.