Team 12
Coach: Tyler Lewis
#13: 4'8 '29 Jamir Knight (Raleigh)
Starting things off, we look at a player who competed very well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Jamir Knight. He's a smart, unselfish, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with a crafty handle and useful spot-up ability. Knight moves well without the ball, pursues rebounds, and utilizes his quickness well on both ends. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him an even better finisher around the basket. Coach Lewis on Knight: 'Jamir was the smallest guard on the court but plays with a lot of toughness and energy. Displays great basketball IQ for his age. Finished well at the rim and in transition. Will have to get stronger with the basketball in his hands. Jamir is a good on-ball defender. He shot the ball well from midrange, and is at his best in catch-and-shoot situations.' Knight made a steady impact during his time at camp, and will be one to watch progress over the coming years.
#15: 4'10 '29 Stephen Montoya (Huntington)
Next, we look at a player who arguably stood out as the most dangerous spot-up threat on this team, Stephen Montoya. He's a smart, unselfish guard prospect who simply knows how to make an impact without requiring the ball in his hands. Montoya moves well without the ball, finds open seams, and capitalizes on scoring chances within the flow of the action. He also provides great effort as defender and rebounder. Next in his development process is working to get quicker, as it would make him a more reliable penetrator and on-ball defender. Coach Lewis on Montoya: 'Stephen possesses a high basketball IQ, great attitude, and plays extremely hard on both ends. He's not the most athletic kid, but has a good understanding of the game. Moves well without the basketball. Shoots the ball really well from the perimeter. Stephen will have to improve his footwork and lateral quickness.' Montoya worked exceptionally hard throughout camp, and will be a prospect to monitor going forward.
#29: 5'1 '29 Kymel Rodgers (Cary)
Moving onto a player who showcased a nice crossroads between productivity and long-term upside, Kymel Rodgers. He's a wiry, high-motor guard prospect with a quality feel for the game on both ends of the floor. Rodgers is a reliable shooter and useful spot-up threat who understands how to make an impact within the flow of the offense. He's also a solid ball-handler and willing passer. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player. Coach Lewis on Rodgers: 'Kymel possesses good size and overall feel for the game. He showcased the ability to make plays off the bounce and hit perimeter shots. Kymel hit multiple floaters in the lane. Will have to learn when to attack and how to identity the best available shot. He rebounded the ball well, battled on every possession, and uses his body really well on drives.' Rodgers did a lot of things well at camp, and should be able to emerge as a quality player over the foreseeable future.
#33: 5'3 '28 Kingston Cardwell (Charlotte)
Continuing onto a player whose quickness allowed him to cause problems for opponents on both ends of the floor, Kingston Cardwell. He's a wiry, team-first guard prospect with a sharp penetration sense and strong instincts as an on-ball defender. Cardwell is a capable shooter and ball-handler who can expand his production as needed. 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 Lewis on Cardwell: 'Kingston is a quick, shifty guard who is at his best when getting downhill. Paint-touch guard who creates for himself and others. Capable from the perimeter. Really good on-ball defender. Will have to improve decision-making when getting paint touches or amidst traffic. He's a good finisher over bigger defenders and displays a quick first step.' Cardwell consistently found ways to make his presence felt during camp, and should be a useful contributor during his upcoming middle-school season.
#71: 5'8 '28 Dallas Oliver (Tennessee)
Next, we look at a player who showcased a highly advanced feel and array of skills, Dallas Oliver. He's a smart, crafty, all-around guard prospect with a high motor, unselfish approach, and impressive two-way presence. Oliver scores the ball in a variety of ways, but can also set up others or operate without the ball in his hands. He's a capable rebounder with the ability to overwhelm his assignment defensively. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it will only help prepare him for the increased physicality of the high school game. Coach Lewis on Oliver: 'Dallas is a smart, high-IQ guard. Possesses a great feel for the game. Has the ability to score the ball from all three levels. Makes other players on the court better. He will have to handle pressure a little better but does have a good sense of what he is doing on the court. Deep range. Good shot-selection.' Oliver was easily among the most impressive campers on display, and will certainly be a prospect to monitor going forward.
#79: 5'9 '27 Cash Hall (Charlotte)
Finishing up, we look at a player who easily stood out as one of the most productive campers on display, Cash Hall. He's a tough, active guard with excellent size and overall feel for the game. Hall was able to consistently get downhill and finish or set up open teammates. He's a reliable shooter with a nice blend of vision, quickness, and ball-handling. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would open him up to even more scoring opportunities as a cutter and spot-up threat. Coach Lewis on Hall: 'Cash was one of the best players on my team. He was able to make shots off the bounce and catch. Good skillset. Able to create opportunities off the dribble. Good touch/floaters in the midrange. Finished well at the rim. Cash will have to keep improving body language when things don't go his way.' Hall enjoyed an extremely productive showing at camp, and should be poised for a strong upcoming eighth-grade season.
