Team 1

Coach: Brian Allen

#1: 5’4 ’17 Johancy Alvarez of CATA (Monroe)

Leading things off, we look at a prospect that led his team both on and off the court while playing above his size, Johancy Alvarez. It’s easy to notice that he’s a senior, as he plays with a poise and creativity that younger guys his size simply cannot. Offensively, he creates quite well for himself and others, always preferring to make the smart play instead the flashy one. Alvarez was a solid shooter and showed the ability to utilize his off-hand frequently when running the offense. Next in his development process is to work on shooting off the dribble, as this would allow him to be a more complete offensive player. Coach Allen on Alvarez: “Johancy demonstrated tremendous leadership as a point guard and was very explosive on both sides of the court. He showed no fear when attacking the basket but also shows a sharp eye for finding open teammates. Johancy consistently hawks his defender on the court.” Alvarez is a hard worker that proved to be a net positive in each contest for his team and should look to build off his performance heading into summer play.

#37: 5’10 ’20 Collin Guilford of John Paul II Catholic (Greenville)

Next, we look at a player whose quickness and ability to leave defenders in the dust stood out immediately, Collin Guilford. He provided his team with great effort and should become a quality all-around player in due time. Offensively, he is solid in the midrange area, but thrives off the dribble and getting to the basket. Next in his development process is to work on his finishing ability; Guilford gets to the basket at will, but his finishing must improve for his game to heighten. Coach Allen on Guilford: “Collin has an explosive first step when driving to the basket, leaving opponents grounded and out of sorts. He handles ball with confidence as he goes up against others. He will continue to grow and develop a better shot, which should make him a monster player.” The high praise from Coach Allen speaks quite loudly, as Guilford can become a really nice two-way player with some work and consistency.

#38: 5’10 ’17 Kamaric Harrison of Oxford Prep (Stem)

Moving onto a player whose two-way ability was a huge difference-maker for his team, Kamaric Harrison. He’s a speedy lead guard that was able to get past any defender and make his way to the rim, where he finished at a solid clip. Defensively, Harrison is a plus, and he does not shy away from the heat of battle. His speed and quickness are likely the strongest traits, as they translate to his play on both sides of the floor. Next in his development process is working on his vision; he creates shots well but needs to improve his distribution ability. Coach Allen on Harrison: “Kamaric uses his speed to bullet past defenders when he has the rim in his sights; he is very aggressive on offense and has the great ability to change directions quite well. As he continues to develop his vision in the open court, his team play will improve. Kamaric is very strong on the defensive end and does a great job attacking the ball.” Harrison is about to enter his final summer of basketball and should build off his camp performance. If he shows he’s a better distributor, there could be a place for him at the next level.

#74: 6’0 ’19 Darian Anderson of Forestview (Gastonia)

Continuing onto a young player whose intangibles and ability to attack the rim turned out to be his biggest strengths, Darian Anderson. He’s a decent two-way wing that had no interest in backing down from bigger or stronger players. Anderson is a team-first player that can play as the secondary ball handler in some situations; he creates fairly well for himself and others. Next in his development process is improving his passing vision and three-point shot, as those two skills would really allow him to be a force on the offensive end. Coach Allen on Anderson: “Darian was in attack mode whenever heading to the rim and used his ability off the dribble as a weapon. He pushed the ball well throughout our games, especially in transition. I was impressed with his aggressive on-ball defense and he continued to find his comfort zone as camp carried on.” Anderson is likely to grow, both physically and with his skills on the court, and should emerge as a really nice two-way player sooner than later.

#76: 6’0 ’17 Roosevelt Bradley Jr. of Greenbrier Christian (Chesapeake)

Next, we check out a player that was among the most effective and efficient scorers at camp, Roosevelt Bradley Jr. He finished with a strong 16 PPG and simply got it done in a variety of ways on the offensive end. Bradley is able to play either guard spot quite well and knows how to consistently attack the weak side, leading to easy baskets for around the rim. However, he is not just a quality scorer, as he displayed the ability to be an above average on-ball defender, one of the keys for his emergence as a tough two-way player. Next in his development process is to expand his vision; he creates open looks so well and if he could turn those into easy opportunities for teammates, we are looking at a potential monster. Coach Allen on Bradley: “Roosevelt does an excellent job using his long frame to occupy opponents spacing. He attacked the rim well from the off side and never settled for shots. Additionally, he moved really well without the ball, opening up space for the team. Roosevelt displayed great footwork and was a really solid all-around player throughout camp.” When watching Bradley, it is easy to get mesmerized with his penetration ability, which is his biggest tool towards success as he heads into the summer.

#112: 6’1 ’20 Darien Wynn of Dudley (Greensboro)

Every team requires players committed to their roles in order to have success, and Darien Wynn consistently did just that. His size for a freshman allows him to play away from the ball, where he stretches the floor and thrives in doing so. He is in an elite class of campers that move without the ball and it was evident from the opening quarter, as he never stopped moving and it resulted in a steady flow of baskets. Wynn has a fairly high IQ and showed the ability to be an above average two-way player. Next in his development process is better utilizing his off-hand, as it would keep opposing defenses guessing, making Wynn even more difficult to guard. Coach Allen on Wynn: “Darien does a great job getting open and is a silent threat from three-point range; he racked up points rapidly. He plays unselfishly on offense and aggressively on defense. Darien moves without the ball very well, creating an opportunity to be a threat at all times.” Wynn is still so young and will continue to get better each time on the court. There’s no doubting his high ceiling.

#113: 6’2 ’18 Benjamin Anstead of Riverside (Durham)

Moving onto a player whose strong defensive presence made an impact every second he was on the floor, Benjamin Anstead. Defensively, he is sharp and very quick when guarding the ball, often leaving his opponent with no airspace whatsoever. On the other end, Anstead is able to needle his way into the lane with great frequency and is a solid finisher around the basket. Next in his development process is to work on his rebounding, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Allen on Anstead: “Ben showed strong defensive output against his opponents each game; he showed me that he follows instruction and executes with a high basketball IQ. He plays with length and brings a silent noise that kills teams; Ben was a team player throughout camp.” Anstead was able to contribute on both sides of the ball, especially on the defensive end, and should continue to bring that same intensity as he enters summer ball.

#148: 6’4 ’18 Tyren Clark of North Mecklenburg (Charlotte)

Continuing onto a player whose athletic ability was off the charts, as he was among the most explosive players at camp, Tyren Clark. He is a wing that excels at getting in the lane and finishing with authority; Clark averaged 10 PPG during camp. Beyond the scoring, he was a feisty two-way player that didn’t force the issue on either end. Next in his development process is to refine his shooting mechanics, just to make his jumper more fluid. Coach Allen on Clark: “Tyren is one of the most explosive kids that I have seen here at the camp. He plays unselfish basketball and gives you every bit of himself on both ends of the court. Tyren gets to the rack strong and has flyer milage for how long he floats in air when getting to the rim.” Coach Allen’s assessment of Clark is quite accurate, as he does have the explosive leaping ability that catches the eyes of many. He should continue to build off his strong performance at camp as he heads into summer play.

#184: 6’10 ’20 Bright Okongwu of Rabun Gap (Rabun Gap)

Finally, we look at a major upside player that has as much potential as anyone on display, Bright Okongwu. He is a massive player and really dominates the paint; we have him averaging 10 PPG and there’s no doubt he was right around a double-double for the camp. Right now, he’s raw on both ends of the floor but shows a nice touch around the basket on the offensive end. Okongwu is a great teammate and doesn’t mind doing the dirty work. Next in his development process is just continuing to build up all the tools in his arsenal since he has such infinite upside. Coach Allen on Okongwu: “Bright is a young monster that is gentle giant, but when he realizes what potential he has, he is going to have college coaches waiting for him like the media for a star. He has brute strength and a nice soft touch. As he matures and gains experience, he will mature into one of the top players in the country.” Each day Okongwu is in the gym is another day he will improve as a player. The possibilities are endless, keep your eye on this one.