Team 6
Coach: Austin Collins
#18: 5’7 ’27 Braydon Plummer (Pine Springs Prep)
Starting things off, we look at a player who made a lasting impression through his shooting ability, Brayden Plummer. He’s a young, wiry guard prospect with lethal spot-up ability from midrange and beyond the arc. Plummer is a great cutter who knows how to move properly without the ball, make the extra pass, and provide quality effort as a defender and rebounder. He operates within the team structure and displays solid feel on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact. Coach Collins on Plummer: “Brayden needs to shoot more! Once he gets that in his head, he will be fine. He’s a good kid who listens well. Slightly undersized but that’s alright, as he plays good defense and gives it his all.” Plummer enjoyed a nice showing at camp, and should be poised for a productive eighth-grade season.
#32: 5’9 ’25 Nikayle Hodge (Palisades)
Next, we look at a player who consistently stood out through his dynamic ability with the ball in his hands, Nikayle Hodge. He’s a smart, wiry point guard prospect with quickness, vision, and excellent balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. Hodge possesses a tight, crafty handle and understands how to navigate effectively through traffic when attacking. He creates for himself and others, and looks to access the best available shot whenever possible. Hodge finishes extremely well for his size, hits jumpers at an efficient rate, and pesters opponents with his defensive presence. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would allow him to apply more pressure alongside another primary ball-handler. Coach Collins on Hodge: “Nikayle is very quick and his first step is outstanding. He can push the ball in transition like no other. He can score. His IQ can be a little better on offense, but he’s a good player and will be even better in due time.” Hodge was among the top performers on display, and should have a strong sophomore campaign at Palisades.
#34: 5’9 ’27 AC Pressley (Charlotte)
Moving onto a player who proved to be one of the top middle-school prospects in attendance, AC Pressley. He’s a young, smart, well-rounded guard prospect with a tight handle and the ability to get wherever he wants on the floor. Pressley scored the ball at a quality rate from all levels, created for himself and others, and made his presence felt as an all-around defender. He already possesses great instincts for forcing turnovers and making the right play in transition. Pressley also played hard, displayed an unselfish approach, and filled in the gaps very well against older opponents. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it will help prepare him for the physicality of the high school game. Coach Collins on Pressley: “AC sets the pace and is a great ball-handler! He listens. Can push the pace faster or slower, but knows how to push the tempo when needed. AC can pass very well in pick-and-roll situations, and can score the ball as well. Overall, he’s a great kid with a bright future.” Pressley enjoyed an excellent showing at camp, and will be one to keep an eye on going forward.
#58: 5’11 ’23 Angelo Alexander (Charlotte Catholic)
Continuing onto a player who highlighted the ability to alter his approach based on role and team need, Angelo Alexander. He’s a long, wiry, team-first guard prospect with a sharp penetration sense, finishing ability, and useful instincts as a cutter. Alexander plays hard, which allows him to overwhelm opponents defensively and make a strong impression on the glass. He scores the ball at an efficient rate within the flow of the action. Next in his development process is working to get quicker, as it would make him an even better defender at the point of attack. Coach Collins on Alexander: “Angelo plays great defense and, at times, can be a Patrick Beverly-type of player. He just needs to slow things down and look up for open teammates on fast-breaks. He can finish at the basket and listens to coaching very, very well. He can dribble and will get better over time.” Alexander did a variety of things well at camp, and should be poised for a productive senior season at Charlotte Catholic.
#116: 6’1 ’23 Xavier DeBerry (Cardinal Gibbons)
Next, we look at a player who stood out as a one of the top performers in attendance, Xavier DeBerry. He’s a strong, tough, well-rounded guard with a high IQ, unselfish approach, and physical nature on both ends of the floor. DeBerry scores the ball from all three levels, creates for others, and finishes seemingly anything he attempts at the rim. He didn’t hit jumpers at his usual percentage, but still made hustle plays, battled on the glass, and overwhelmed his assignment on defense. 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 chances as an off-ball threat. Coach Collins on DeBerry: “Xavier has a great handle with the ball. He’s very solid! Bigger than most small guards, so he has that advantage over them. Good feel and overall pace with the ball. He’s very coachable with a great attitude as well. Kid can play.” DeBerry proved to be a clear leader during his time at camp, and turn the heads of college coaches throughout his upcoming senior season.
#136: 6’3 ’25 Bryson Demby (Lake Norman)
Moving onto a player who did a quality job of filling in the gaps and asserting himself within the flow of the action, Bryson Demby. He’s a smart, wiry guard prospect with a scrappy mentality and the ability to do the dirty work whenever possible. Demby rebounds really well for his size/position, pushes the break in transition, and makes unselfish decisions with the ball in his hands. He’s an engaged defender with a nice blend of quickness and toughness. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better ball-handler. Coach Collins on Demby: “Bryson plays his hardest on defense and leaves everything on the court. He can rebound really well. He’s quiet but deadly on the offensive glass. Bryson can finish around the basket with ease.” Demby enjoyed a solid showing throughout camp, and will be one to watch emerge over these next few seasons at Lake Norman.
#148: 6’4 ’24 Sam Streeter (Grace Christian)
Continuing onto a player who possesses an array of enticing tools and on-court abilities, Sam Streeter. He’s a smart, unselfish wing/forward prospect with a well-rounded skillset and the ability to make plays with or without the ball in his hands. Streeter is a great defender and rebounder who does a nice amount of everything offensively. He can effectively handle the ball, set up others, or assert himself from all three levels. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more reliable ball-handler. Coach Collins on Streeter: “Sam can be unstoppable at times, and I want him to keep it up. He has a great build and overall size for a wing at 6-foot-4. He can rebound and push the break in transition. Sam plays great defense and knows how to use his body very well on either side of the ball.” Streeter did a lot of things well at camp, and should be able to carve out a useful role for Grace Christian over these next two seasons.
#164: 6’6 ’25 Evan Dean (Cardinal Gibbons)
Finishing up, we look at a player who continues to show steady growth within his progression, Evan Dean. He’s a long, wiry wing/forward prospect with a high motor and the ability to fill it up in a variety of ways offensively. Dean can reliably pass, dribble, and score from all levels. He can spot-up, create off the bounce, or capitalize on putbacks/rebounding opportunities. Dean moves really well without the ball, makes his presence felt as a high-motor rebounder, and showed the ability to carry the offense for stretches. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach Collins on Dean: “I love this kid’s game very much. Evan has the potential to be a star for any team. He rebounds, defends, scores, and coaches his teammates on and off the court. He will be special if he keeps working!” Dean put forth an impressive showing at camp, securing the Mr. Offense award, and will be a prospect to monitor closely over the coming years.