Team 6
Coach: Rodney Cozart
#15: 5’9 ’21 Kristopher Franklin (Henderson Collegiate)
Starting things off, we look at a player that simply knows how to make his presence felt alongside any group of teammates, Kristopher Franklin. He’s a quick, scrappy, high-motor guard prospect with excellent rebounding ability, especially for his size. Franklin handles the ball and gets downhill well, but can also grab and quickly push in transition. He plays bigger than his size, able to position himself for success and force turnovers at a solid rate. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would allow him to play alongside another primary ball-handler with relative ease. Coach Cozart on Franklin: “Kristopher plays great defense and pushes the ball well in transition. He makes great passes and is a great pass-first point guard. Kristopher played hard on both ends of the floor. He maintained a positive attitude, accepted coaching well, and was a good teammate.” Franklin enjoyed a great showing at camp and should carve out a very useful two-way role during the upcoming season for Henderson Collegiate.
#21: 5’11 ’23 Shamar Foster (Webb)
Next, we look at a player that showcased a pretty solid skillset and two-way approach to the game, Shamar Foster. He’s a young, wiry guard prospect that does a little bit of everything on the court. Foster fights hard on defense and knows how to outwork opponents for rebounds and extra possessions. He moves and operates well without the ball but can also create decently well off the bounce. Next in his development process is working on his overall defensive prowess, as it would take his game to another level. Coach Cozart on Foster: “Shamar offers good ball-handling for his age. He makes the extra pass and plays within the team. As a rising freshman, he got better as he continued to play. Shamar played hard on both ends of the floor. He maintained a positive attitude, accepted coaching well, and was a good teammate.” Foster did a variety of things well at camp and has the tools to emerge as a quality contributor sooner than later for Webb.
#29: 6’0 ’25 Kadyn Turner-Scott (Greensboro)
Moving onto a player that did an excellent job of competing and make an impact while being the youngest prospect on this team, Kadyn Turner-Scott. He’s a long, wiry, fairly skilled wing prospect that looks to apply scoring pressure as often as possible. Turner-Scott is a solid ball-handler and overall creator, but typically works without the ball as a cutter and spot-up threat. He displays a pretty nice feel for the game on both ends of the floor, always looking to overwhelm his assignment and make plays for the team. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a more reliable defender. Coach Cozart on Turner-Scott: “Kadyn plays really hard against older kids. As a seventh-grader, he didn’t play scared. He made good passes to open teammates. He is still learning the game because he’s so young. He will get a lot better as he gets older. Kadyn played hard on both ends of the floor. He maintained a positive attitude, accepted coaching well, and was a good teammate.” Turner-Scott worked hard at camp and will be one to keep an eye on as he continues to progress.
#39: 6’0 ’21 Jordan Newman (Hickory Grove)
Continuing onto a player that does a great job of asserting himself as an energetic, high-motor prospect on both ends of the floor, Jordan Newman. He’s a wiry, scrappy guard prospect with phenomenal playmaking instincts and an unselfish approach to the game. Newman scores on all levels at a solid level but does an even better job of creating and setting up others. He’s a quality defender with nice quickness and the ability to move well without the ball. Next in his development process is working to establish a go-to scoring avenue, as it would make him a more lethal offensive threat. Coach Cozart on Nelson: “Jordan plays excellent defense and makes the correct pass. He has the ability to pass the ball up the floor on fast breaks. Jordan is a great passer and set up other players quite well. He played hard on both ends of the floor. He maintained a positive attitude, accepted coaching well, and was a good teammate.” Nelson worked hard throughout camp and should carve out a useful role during the upcoming season for Hickory Grove.
#54: 6’2 ’21 Max Rogers (Asheville Christian)
Next, we look at a player that simply knows how to apply nonstop scoring pressure, regardless of setting or surrounding teammates, Max Rogers. He’s a smart, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with a clear team-first approach on both ends of the floor. Rogers is tougher than opponents expect, which translates to quality defensive play and the ability to shoot or score effectively through contact. He can spot-up or reliably create off the dribble, which allows him to work with or without the ball in his hands. Next in his development process is working to become quicker, as it would make him a better penetrating threat. Coach Cozart on Rogers: “Max is a good shooter that drives the ball to the basket hard. He plays excellent defense and knows how to play well with the team. Max has a very high motor! He played hard on both ends of the floor. He maintained a positive attitude, accepted coaching well, and was a good teammate.” Rogers enjoyed a great two-way showing at camp and should emerge as a strong contributor during the upcoming season for Asheville Christian.
#65: 6’2 ’21 Javonte Waverly (Henderson Collegiate)
Moving onto a player that continues to stand out among the craftiest, most intelligent playmakers in the entire state, Javonte Waverly. He’s a smart, pass-first point guard prospect with incredible vision and the ability to get everyone involved in the offensive action. Waverly has re-tooled his jumper and is shooting it as effectively as ever, but still gets downhill and makes plays within the paint whenever he desires. He’s an elite defender with deceptively quick instincts and the ability to seemingly force turnovers at a nonstop rate. Next in his development process is continuing to add strength, as it’ll make him even more explosive when attacking the rim. Coach Cozart on Waverly: “Javonte is an excellent shooter. He drives and finishes it well around the rim. He plays hard on the defensive end and rebounds well for a guard. He creates his own shot and for others as well. Javonte played hard on both ends of the floor. He maintained a positive attitude, accepted coaching well, and was a good teammate.” Waverly was phenomenal at camp, securing the Mr. Playmaker award with relative ease, and should have a big-time upcoming season at Henderson Collegiate.
#81: 6’4 ’21 Ameil Malone (Broughton)
Continuing onto a player that offered his team with a steady, blue-collar approach, Ameil Malone. He’s a big, strong-bodied forward/post prospect with a fairly well-rounded skillset and the ability to make plays without necessarily requiring offensive touches. Malone can work on the block but also knows how to operate along the perimeter quite well, especially for his size. Next in his development process is working on his consistency as a three-point shooter, as it would take his offensive arsenal to another level. Coach Cozart on Malone: “Ameil needs to post up a little more for his size. He’s a very nice kid that plays well within the team on both ends of the floor. Ameil played hard on both ends of the floor. He maintained a positive attitude, accepted coaching well, and was a good teammate.” Malone enjoyed a nice showing at camp and could emerge as a solid contributor for Broughton, especially if he continues to work.
#86: 6’4 ’23 Marcus Brown (Northside Christian)
Next, we look at a player that possesses an incredible crossroads between productivity and long-term upside, Marcus Brown. He’s a smart, extremely well-rounded wing prospect that already possesses two-way versatility and a strong feel for the game on both ends of the floor. Brown can do a quality amount of everything, able to legitimately operate within a variety of different roles and control the action. He creates, rebounds, defends, and scores efficiently from all three levels, leaving him with no real weaknesses. Brown is pretty advanced for his age and knows how to make an abundance of plays on defense. Next in his development process is working to become a better three-point shooter, as it would take his offensive game to another level. Coach Cozart on Brown: “Marcus attacks the rim well and is a good passer. He finishes well through contact and rebounds well on both ends of the floor. Marcus played hard on both ends of the floor. He maintained a positive attitude, accepted coaching well, and was a good teammate.” Brown was excellent at camp and will be a prospect for Division I coaches to monitor over the coming years.
#111: 6’9 ’21 Kuluel Mading (The Burlington School)
Finishing up, we look at a player that truly possesses all the tools to have a breakout upcoming season, Kuluel Mading. He’s a long, wiry post prospect with an incredible amount of skill, particularly for his size, and the ability to cause matchup problems simply by stepping onto the court. Mading can score in a variety of different ways, through post-ups, spot-ups, and creating off the dribble. He frequently plays above the rim for dunks, blocks, and rebounds, and can reliably push the break in transition. Next in his development process is working to add strength, as it would make him a more physical interior presence on both ends of the floor. Coach Cozart on Mading: “Kuluel plays hard, rebounds well, and is able to push the ball well for his size. He blocks shots and uses his length to change shots. He’s an offensive mismatch for the opposing team. Kuluel played hard on both ends of the floor. He maintained a positive attitude, accepted coaching well, and was a good teammate.” Mading continues to shine while being arguably the most intriguing prospect in the state, which should have Division I coaches following closely over the next calendar year.