Team 12
Coach: Kelvin Mills
#2: 4'7 '27 Bobby Montgomery (Charlotte)
Starting things off, we look at a player that already knows how to impact the game despite being one of the youngest and smallest prospects on display, Bobby Montgomery. He's a smart, quick point guard prospect with great ball-handling skills and quality three-level scoring prowess. Montgomery plays hard and makes intelligent decisions on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would allow him to find more scoring opportunities as an off-ball cutter. Coach Mills on Montgomery: 'Bobby is all you can ask for in a ball player. He has quickness, excellent foot speed, great footwork, and a good attitude. As a defender, he has quick hands and plays hard. He is young but has a good basketball IQ. He's a little man with a big heart and plays bigger than his size. I loved his attitude.' Montgomery enjoyed a quality showing at camp, especially for his age and size, and should grow into a pretty nice prospect over the coming years.
#6: 5'0 '25 Charlie Cox (Greensboro)
Next, we look at a player that showed a clear willingness to do whatever possible to provide his team with an edge, Charlie Cox. He's a wiry, high-motor guard prospect that knows how to make plays for himself or others and understands how to get everyone involved on offense. Cox is a solid defender with nice positioning and the ability to contain his assignment effectively. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more lethal offensive threat. Coach Mills on Cox: 'Charlie is a playmaker with a high basketball IQ. He plays the game with maximum effort. He has excellent court vision and is an outstanding passer. Charlie has good range on his shot with a quick release time. He should continue to play as much basketball as he can, attending camps and putting in work in the gym.' Cox worked hard throughout camp and could have a productive seventh-grade season, especially if he continues to work.
#7: 5'0 '25 Jordan McBride (Clayton)
Moving onto a player that showcased a pretty impressive skillset and approach throughout camp, Jordan McBride. He's a wiry, high-motor guard prospect with great shooting instincts and mechanics, which allow him to spot-up or knock down shots off the bounce. McBride moves well without the ball and finishes fairly well around the basket. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact. Coach Mills on McBride: 'Jordan was somewhat slow to start but got better as the day carried on. He's a prime-time player with skills to pay the bills. Jordan is a good shooter off the dribble and off the catch. He has outstanding foot speed, making him a super on-ball defender. Jordan plays the game with maximum effort and plays team ball. He's a solid rebounder and a walking double-double with a vertical that allows him to play at the rim.' McBride was arguably one of the most reliable performers on this team during camp and has the tools to have a very productive upcoming season.
#18: 5'6 '24 Tyler Crider (Weddington)
Continuing onto a player that made a pretty strong impression with his shooting ability, Tyler Crider. He's a smart, unselfish, high-motor guard prospect with great quickness and penetration sense. Crider touches the paint quite often and knows how to finish or setup others around the basket. He's also a pretty reliable defender with quick hands and nice anticipation skills, which allows him to force turnovers at a solid rate. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a craftier finisher around the basket. Coach Mills on Crider: 'Tyler a.k.a. Buckets is a shot-taker and shot-maker. He's a good shooter off the dribble and is so quick that he's a problem every time in transition. Tyler is a playmaker with good court vision and the ability to play without the ball. He knows the pass and cut game quite well.' Crider did a lot of things well at camp and could be a prospect to watch progress over the coming years.
#20: 5'7 '24 Noah Blackwell (Spartanburg)
Next, we look at a player that plays much bigger than his size would imply on both ends of the floor, Noah Blackwell. He's a smart, decently skilled wing/forward prospect that plays hard and looks to outwork opponents around the basket. Blackwell was arguably the most reliable low-post scorer on this team, able to effectively finish over either shoulder with either hand. Next in his development process working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a steady ball-handler and overall creator. Coach Mills on Blackwell: 'Noah is a good catch-and-shoot wing prospect. He plays big under the basket and possesses outstanding moves with his back to the basket. His foot speed and quickness allow him to blow past bigger, slower defenders. Noah works hard on every play. He also has a good skillset for his age.' Blackwell enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should continue working to maximize his upside, as he could be an excellent prospect.
#24: 5'8 '25 Jeremiah Davis (Winston-Salem)
Moving onto a player that knows how to assert himself in a variety of different ways, Jeremiah Davis. He's a long, strong wing/forward prospect that knows how to score the ball from anywhere inside the arc. Davis makes smart decisions with the ball in his hands and does a great job of making plays on defense. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more reliable finisher around the basket. Coach Mills on Davis: 'Jeremiah is a combination of face-up wing play and back-to-the-basket play. He picks his spots and is difficult for opponents to defend, given his good speed and ball-handling skills. He possesses a midrange game and will knock down the open jumper out to twenty feet. Jeremiah is a good rebounder that can start the transition game.' Davis showed his ability to adapt throughout camp and should be a useful two-way player throughout his upcoming middle school season.
#29: 5'8 '25 Seth Lawrence (Greensboro)
Continuing onto a player that was arguably the most impressive perimeter shooter on this team, Seth Lawrence. He's a big, strong-bodied wing prospect with phenomenal spot-up instincts and the ability to keep opponents guessing on offense. Lawrence utilizes his body well as a rebounder and overall defender, which leads to a quality amount of transition play. He also knows how to create effectively for himself and others. Next in his development process is working to become quicker, as it would make him an even better penetrating threat. Coach Mills on Lawrence: 'Seth is an excellent wing prospect with a host of moves to get him to the basket. He's outstanding as a catch-and-shoot option with phenomenal shooting mechanics. He moves well without the ball and knows how to maximize his presence on the floor. Seth had a positive attitude and unselfish mentality throughout the day.' Lawrence provided his team with a clear, useful identity at camp and could be a prospect to keep an eye on going forward.
#95: 6'3 '25 Zymicah Wilkins (Spindale)
Finishing up, we look at a player that was easily among the most impressive middle-school performers on display, Zymicah Wilkins. He's a smart, skilled, fairly athletic forward prospect that can truly score the ball from all three levels while controlling the action on both ends of the floor. Wilkins is versatile, especially on defense, and knows how to rebound and force turnovers at a terrific rate. Next in his development process is working to become a craftier ball-handler, as it would make him even tougher for opponents to contain. Coach Mills on Wilkins: 'Zymicah is a solid all-around basketball player with back-to-the-basket moves that allow him to take smaller players down on the block and post them up. He runs the floor well, has a good set of hands, and knows how to finish in transition, but can still work on his off-hand. Zymicah is a solid defender that will protect the rim. He has been well coached, as he understands the game and can play the 3, 4, or 5 with no problem. He was our MVP in the first two games.' Wilkins was undeniably impressive during camp and will certainly be a prospect worth monitoring over the coming years.