Team 16
Coach: Whit Holcomb-Faye
#7: 5’7 ’29 Van Brabham (Greensboro Day)
First up, Van Brabham is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2029. He’s a tough, scrappy, unselfish guard with a great blend of feel, scrappiness, and shooting prowess. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach Holcomb-Faye on Brabham: “Van possesses a great attitude and overall understanding of the game. Knockdown shooter from midrange and beyond the arc. Moves well without the ball to find open space. Plays to his strengths and doesn’t try to force the action. Scrappy defender and smart overall player.” Brabham made his presence felt at camp and has the tools to trend upward over the coming years.
#29: 5’4 ’29 Jamir Knight (PreEminent Charter)
Next, Jamir Knight is a 5-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2029. He showcased visible improvement since his last camp and made a strong impression with his feel, shooting, and toughness defensively. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach Holcomb-Faye on Knight: “Jamir has a great attitude. He can really shoot the ball and understands how to play the right way. Capable defender with energy and scrappiness. Gets to the rim and is a smooth finisher.” Knight proved to be a difference-maker during camp and should only continue to progress over the foreseeable future.
#32: 6’2 ’29 Drew Kirby (Granite Falls)
Next, Drew Kirby is a 6-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2029. In addition to his high IQ and craftiness, he stood out through his advanced feel for the game on both ends of the floor. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact. Coach Holcomb-Faye on Kirby: “Drew possesses a great feel for the game. He’s a really good ball-handler who understands pace and gets to his spots with ease. Sees the floor well and makes the extra pass when available. Sneaky good rebounder.” Kirby highlighted a lot of ability during camp and will be a player to watch closely going forward.
#59: 5’8 ’29 Aidan Bell (Duke School)
Next, Aidan Bell is a 5-foot-8 prospect in the Class of 2029. He set the tone as a smart, tough, unselfish floor general on either side of the ball. The next step in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would allow him to find more scoring chances as a cutter or spot-up threat. Coach Holcomb-Faye on Bell: “Aidan is a heady point guard who can shoot, score, and pass. Handles the ball with poise. True leader. Communicates with teammates. Aidan was one of the best guards in camp.” Bell stood out as an asset throughout camp and has the tools to be a meaningful piece at the high school level.
#104: 5’11 ’29 Jayden Almonte (PreEminent Charter)
Next, Jayden Almonte is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2029. Between his size, strength, and overall physicality, he caused a variety of problems for opponents. The next step in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better creator against defensive pressure. Coach Holcomb-Faye on Almonte: “Jayden is a strong and physical wing who can knock down the open three-pointer and attack the basket and finish. Great offensive rebounder who regularly outworks opponents for extra possessions.” Almonte did a lot of things well during camp and will be a player to watch progress going forward.
#119: 6’0 ’29 Chayson Green (Francis Bradley)
Next, Chayson Green is a 6-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2029. He found success through his ability to impact the game within the flow of the action. The next step in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better creator against defensive pressure. Coach Holcomb-Faye on Green: “Chayson is a great rebounder and finisher. Plays hard on both ends of the floor. Understands how to take advantage of his scoring chances. Defends with energy and knocks down open shots along the perimeter.” Green highlighted a variety of intriguing qualities at camp and has the tools to progress over the coming years.
#123: 5’0 ’29 Devan Vernon (Leland)
Next, Devan Vernon is a 5-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2029. Although he displayed a well-rounded skillset and strong array of intangibles, his shooting prowess was arguably his most impressive trait. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach Holcomb-Faye on Vernon: “Devan is a knockdown shooter along the perimeter. Gets to his spots well and consistently knocks down shots off the catch. Capable of running the show as a floor general. Smart defender who understands angles. Small but gets downhill and finishes well.” Vernon made a quality impact during camp and will be a player to watch closely going forward.
#143: 6’0 ’29 Tanner Kearney (The Oakwood School)
Next, Tanner Kearney is a 6-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2029. Given his ability to naturally fill in the gaps on both ends of the floor, he’s able to impact the game in a variety of different ways. The next step in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach Holcomb-Faye on Kearney: “Tanner is a great energy player who brings consistent effort to the court. He’s a good rebounder and shooter who doesn’t need the ball to make his presence felt. Great team player.” Kearney did a lot of things well during his time at camp and should only continue to progress over the coming years.
#144: 6’3 ’29 Finn O’Daniel (Pollard)
Next, Finn O’Daniel is a 6-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. He made a lasting impression with his size, rebounding instincts, and impactful interior presence on both ends of the floor. The next step in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a better defender when switching onto smaller guards. Coach Holcomb-Faye on O’Daniel: “Finn is a terrific rebound on either side of the ball. Offers a great low-post presence and displays the ability to finish with either hand inside the paint. He provides consistent energy when defending and pursuing loose balls.” O’Daniel made a quality impact during camp and will be a player to watch progress over the foreseeable future.
#148: 6’4 ’29 Jeremiah Thomas (CPLA)
Finishing up, Jeremiah Thomas is a 6-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2029. Easily the most productive all-around camper on display, he dominated with an excellent blend of size, skill, athleticism, and versatility on both ends of the floor. The next step in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Holcomb-Faye on Thomas: “Jeremiah was one of the best players in camp. Explosive athlete who is already a three-level scorer. Great kid with a great attitude. Had six dunks in one game at camp while also hitting three three-pointers.” Thomas was undeniably impressive throughout camp and will be a player to monitor closely over the coming years.