Team 19
Coach: Joe Adams
#3: 5’6 ’28 Bryson Phillips (Cardinal Gibbons)
Starting off, we look at a player who made a quality impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Bryson Phillips. He’s a smart, scrappy point guard prospect who showcased an impressive level of scoring polish. Phillips reliably initiated the offense and got others involved, but found consistent success from all levels. He possesses a tight handle, useful vision, and the ability to make decisions with the ball in his hands. Phillips is pesky defender with the necessary quickness and positioning to mirror opposing ball-handlers at the point of attack. He does a great job of getting out in transition and making plays. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more imposing player. Coach Adams on Phillips: “Bryson was a strong player throughout the day. He scored the ball at a high level and showed the ability to set up others. Bryson defends and rebounds well for his size.” Phillips proved to be an asset during camp and should be a difference-maker for Cardinal Gibbons going forward.
#19: 5’10 ’28 Antoine Morman Jr. (Southern Durham)
Next, we look at a player who possesses all the makings of a noteworthy floor general, Antoine Morman Jr. He’s a smart, crafty point guard prospect with an incredible blend of vision, creation skills, and overall instincts. Morman is an unselfish player who consistently looks to bend the defense and generate scoring opportunities for others. However, he’s more than capable of asserting himself from all levels. Morman touches the paint with effortlessness and makes intelligent decisions with the ball in his hands. He’s also a pesky defender with the ability to mirror opposing guards at the point of attack. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it will only make him more difficult for opponents to contain. Coach Adams on Morman: “AJ is a really talented kid with a bright future. Offers a positive attitude and accepts coaching well. Knows how to create his own shot and command an offense.” Morman proved to be among the top campers on display and will be an immediate contributor at Southern Durham during his upcoming freshman season.
#25: 5’10 ’28 Xavier Mills (West Forsyth)
Moving forward, we look at a player who consistently found ways to involve himself in the action on both ends of the floor, Xavier Mills. He’s a smart, athletic guard prospect with feel, toughness, and a scrappy nature. Mills plays with a high motor and understands how to naturally fill in the gaps within the flow of the action. He’s able to make plays with or without the ball in his hands and is comfortable producing in a variety of roles. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Adams on Mills: “Xavier did everything necessary to make his presence felt throughout the day. He scored, defended, rebounded, and did the dirty work. He’s an unselfish teammate who plays within the team structure on both ends of the floor.” Mills enjoyed a quality showing at camp and will be a prospect to keep an eye on for West Forsyth.
#56: 6’0 ’28 Deuce Geer (Chapel Hill)
Continuing forward, we look at a player who possesses a very smooth, polished skillset, Deuce Geer. He’s a smart, crafty guard prospect who scores the ball in an effortless manner from all levels. Geer handles the ball with poise and sets up others, yet looks to take advantage of scoring opportunities whenever possible. He excels in transition and finishes well through contact, particularly for his size. Geer provides a solid presence as a defender and rebounder, and does a great job of pushing the break whenever possible. Next in his development process working to get stronger, as it would make him a more imposing player on both ends of the floor. Coach Adams on Geer: “Deuce is a polished guard who can score the ball or run the offense. He scores in a variety of ways and is a capable playmaker. Deuce plays with a silent confidence and knows how/when to assert himself.” Geer did a lot of things well during camp and should be a key piece for Chapel Hill over the foreseeable future.
#68: 6’1 ’28 Julius Hurley (Wesleyan Christian)
Next, we look at a player who understands how to make a strong impact within his role, Julius Hurley. He’s a smart, scrappy guard prospect with a high motor and unselfish approach to the game. Hurley is a quality shooter and spot-up threat who can impact the game with or without the ball in his hands. He moves well as a cutter to find open seams and knock down jumpers or make the extra pass. Hurley can attack closeouts as needed but doesn’t look to force the action offensively. He also provides a solid defensive presence and is willing to make hustle plays whenever possible. Next in his development process is working to become a craftier ball-handler, as it would make him a more reliable creator. Coach Adams on Hurley: “Julius does a good job of playing within the flow of the team structure. Unselfish teammate who plays hard and accepts coaching well.” Hurley enjoyed a solid showing at camp and will be a prospect to watch emerge for Wesleyan Christian over the coming years.
#130: 6’4 ’28 Brelyn Moses (Rocky Mount)
Moving forward, we look at a player who easily stood out among the most productive campers on display, Brelyn Moses. He’s a strong, athletic forward prospect with an enticing skillset and versatility on both ends of the floor. Moses can create well for himself, find success without the ball, or take advantage of mismatches whenever possible. He’s too physically overwhelming for the majority of smaller opponents, where he’s able to post up and finish through contact. However, Moses possesses the skill and fluidity to cause problems for bigger opponents along the perimeter. He rebounds at a high rate and consistently blocks shots. Next in his development process is working on becoming a craftier ball-handler, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Adams on Moses: “Brelyn is an advanced player amongst his peers. His physical tools allow him to overpower opponents on both ends of the floor. He leads through his production on the court.” Moses proved to be one of the top performers in attendance and should have a highly productive freshman season at Rocky Mount.
#147: 6’5 ’28 Aiden Dalton (Forsyth Country Day)
Continuing forward, we look at a player who possesses an incredibly enticing balance between productivity and long-term upside, Aiden Dalton. He’s a skilled, athletic wing prospect with great size, fluidity, and blossoming versatility. Dalton is a useful creator for his size and is capable of generating shots for himself or others. He can knock jumpers along the perimeter, finish through contact, and fill in the gaps with relative ease. Dalton is capable of defending multiple positions and forcing turnovers at a solid rate. He rebounds well and understands how to push the break in transition. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach Adams on Dalton: “Aiden has a lot of tools and ability. He’s skilled for his size and able to create matchup problems for opponents. Has a lot of long-term potential.” Dalton proved to be an asset during camp and should be a definite difference-maker for Forsyth Country Day over the coming years.
#149: 6’5 ’28 Ethan Ofori (Piedmont)
Finishing up, we look at a player who already understands how to anchor the paint on both ends of the floor, Ethan Ofori. He’s a strong, mobile big man with a useful combination of touch, toughness, and interior instincts. Ofori plays hard and possesses a solid nose for the ball, which allows him to make his presence felt as a defender and two-way rebounder. He battles for extra possessions whenever possible and understands how to fill the lane effectively in transition. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a more reliable defender when switching onto smaller opponents. Coach Adams on Ofori: “Ethan knows how to play his role very well. He’s an unselfish teammate who works hard and does the little things to help his team. Good rebounder and active defender. Capable finisher around the basket.” Ofori made a quality impact during camp and should be a key piece for Piedmont over the coming years.