Team 3
Coach: Joseph Adams
#3: 5'10 '22 Justin Monden (Heritage)
Starting things off, we look at a player who understands how to play to his strengths in every possible setting, Justin Monden. He's a wiry, scrappy guard prospect with the ability to operate as a floor general or capable off-ball threat. Monden loves to attack the midrange for quality pull-up jumpers, but can also knock down shots at a reliable clip from distance or effectively get downhill and make plays within the paint. He handles the ball well, sets up others at a solid rate, and displays toughness defensively at the point of attack. Next in his development process is working to add strength, as it would only help prepare him for the physicality of the college game. Coach Adams on Monden: 'Justin is a heady player. He was coachable and displayed a positive attitude. Hit jumpers and worked well with his teammates. Justin played with energy and unselfishness.' Monden enjoyed a nice showing at camp and should be poised for a productive senior season as a leader for Heritage.
#14: 6'2 '25 Chadlyn Traylor (West Charlotte)
Next, we look at a player who showcased an incredible amount of poise and polish, especially for his age, Chadlyn Traylor. He's a young, smart, well-rounded guard prospect with the ability to be an effective, dependable piece from either backcourt position. Traylor is extremely adaptable and understands how to make an impact with varying degrees of responsibility, given his lack of general weaknesses. He's a steady creator, passer, defender, and three-level scorer, and can expand his production as needed. Traylor is a nice lateral athlete and works very well within the framework of the team structure on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would only make him a more physically imposing player on either side of the ball. Coach Adams on Traylor: 'Chad is a reliable player. He's young but coachable and willing to do the little things. Good teammate with a positive attitude. Should progress into a great player.' Traylor highlighted a lot of ability at camp and will definitely be a prospect to watch closely over the coming years at West Charlotte.
#19: 6'2 '23 Kevon Vanderhorst (Trinity Academy)
Moving onto a player who has continued to steadily trend upward over the recent months, Kevon Vanderhorst. He's a smart, steady, balanced point guard prospect with a fairly well-rounded skillset and the tools to effectively run a team as a floor general. Vanderhorst can reliably set up others, create off the dribble, and find ways to apply scoring pressure from all levels. His useful blend of quickness, vision, and ball-handling allow him to breakdown his assignment and regularly make plays for himself and others. Vanderhorst does a nice job of playing within himself and not forcing the action on either end of the floor. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a more physical defender against stronger guards. Coach Adams on Vanderhorst: 'Kevon is a reliable point guard. He looks to set up others but can also score the ball as needed. Solid in transition. Coachable and displayed a positive attitude.' Vanderhorst continues to showcase strides within his overall progression, and could be due for a breakout upcoming season at Trinity Academy.
#30: 6'4 '25 Jackson Keith (Southern Durham)
Continuing onto a player who already possesses all the physical tools to become a noteworthy name, Jackson Keith. He's a fluid, athletic, fairly skilled wing prospect with an active motor and blossoming offensive skillset. Keith is a nice penetrator and off-ball cutter with the ability to finish (both through contact or above the rim) or apply pressure as a perimeter shooter. He's a solid ball-handler and passer, and displays the tools to create his own shot as needed. Keith also rebounds, defends with purpose, and effectively fills in the gaps on both ends of the floor. His combination of size, athleticism, and upside gives him obvious long-term appeal. Next in his development process is working to continue refining his overall skillset, as he possesses the tools to be a dominant player. Coach Adams on Keith: 'Jackson has a lot of potential. He's a good athlete with size and solid skill for his current age. He's unselfish, plays hard, and displays a positive attitude. Coachable and willing to adapt to various roles.' Keith did a variety of things well at camp, and will undoubtedly be a prospect worth monitoring going forward'as he could be special.
#35: 6'5 '23 Dante Oliver (Asheville Christian)
Next, we look at a player who consistently found ways to operate as a glue-guy for this team during camp, Dante Oliver. He's a long, wiry, fairly well-rounded wing prospect with the ability to do a little bit of everything on the court. Oliver can assume ball-handling duties as needed or find opportunities as an off-ball threat. He's a useful cutter and makes his presence consistently felt as a defender. Oliver can force turnovers by intercepting passing lanes, and displays an understanding of how to make plays in transition. He's unselfish and looks to make hustle plays whenever possible. Next in his development process is working on adding strength, as it would make him a more physically imposing player on both ends of the floor. Coach Adams on Oliver: 'Dante is a solid player with nice upside. He can affect all facets of the game within the flow of the action. Provides good energy and displayed a positive attitude. Coachable and worked well with his teammates.' Oliver enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should be a major contributor for Asheville Christian over these next two seasons.
#46: 6'6 '24 Drake Powell (Northwood)
Moving onto a player who arguably remains one of the more underrated prospects within the state, Drake Powell. He's a long, wiry, skilled wing/forward prospect with a phenomenal combination of IQ, defensive instincts, and all-around ability. Powell is a high-level defender with the versatility to actively toggle between three or four positions, and pose a different matchup nightmare in each separate instance. He's as smart and overwhelming as any defender within North Carolina. However, Powell is also very smart and can reliably dictate the offensive action as a tone-setter. He handles the ball, creates for himself and others, and can score from all levels with strong efficiency. Powell is also a strong rebounder, especially for his position, and pushes the break with relative ease in transition. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would only make him more difficult for opponents to contain. Coach Adams on Powell: 'Drake is a talented player. He's involved on both ends of the floor. Able to hit shots or make plays with the ball in his hands. Strong defender with a positive attitude. Coachable and works well with others.' Powell continues to solidify himself as a top talent within his class, and will be a prospect for college coaches to start pursuing immediately.
#62: 6'7 '22 Noah Ross (Trinity Academy)
Continuing onto a player who simply finds a way to produce, regardless of context or setting, Noah Ross. He's a strong, skilled, fairly athletic wing/forward prospect with creation skills and clear abilities as a shot-maker. Ross can reliably dictate the offense, given his blend of vision, craftiness, and three-level scoring ability. He creates well for himself and others, but also applies excellent pressure without the ball in his hands. Although Ross' nonstop scoring prowess (particularly at his size) is what separates him from other prospects, he's also more than capable of making his presence felt as a defender and rebounder. He works hard to force turnovers and outmaneuver opponents on the glass, which leads to a ton of transition play. Next in his development process is working to add a post move or two, as it would simply allow him to punish smaller defenders. Coach Adams on Ross: 'Noah is a well-rounded player. Displayed a positive attitude. He's a coachable kid and can score the ball with consistency.' Ross proved to be a top performer at camp, securing the Mr. Offense award with relative ease, and should have a very productive senior season as he prepares to continue his playing career at UNCW.
#63: 6'8 '23 Mayar Wol (Moravian Prep)
Next, we look at a player who seems as likely as anyone in the state to enjoy a breakout season, Mayar Wol. He's a long, smart, skilled wing/forward prospect with elite perimeter shooting abilities'especially for his size/position. Wol is a quality athlete and adaptable offensive piece with the understanding of how to attack closeouts, make sharp passes, and score in a variety of different ways. He's a useful defender and rebounder with the ability to run the floor in transition or push the break himself. Wol hits shots off movement and within the flow of the action while showcasing flashes of versatility on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is working to get quicker, as it would make him even more of a mismatch for opponents. Coach Adams on Wol: 'Mayar is a coachable kid with a positive attitude and the ability to work without the ball in his hands. He's a strong spot-up threat and useful creator. Blocks shots and rebounds effectively.' Wol highlighted a lot of ability at camp and should be an obvious target for various types of coaches over the next calendar year.
#64: 6'7 '25 Zymicah Wilkins (Rutherfordton-Spindale)
Moving onto a player who possesses the blend of current ability and long-term upside to be a national name, Zymicah Wilkins. He's a smart, skilled, polished forward/post prospect with advanced touch, vision, creation skills and the instincts to operate in the post or along the perimeter. Wilkins absorbs contact extremely well as a scorer, defender, and two-way rebounder. He can reliably score from all levels, run the floor well in transition, and stand out as a leader by example on both ends of the floor. Wilkins looks to make unselfish passes and hustle plays whenever possible. It's quite difficult to point out any glaring weaknesses within his identity, especially at his age. Next in his development process is continuing to get stronger, as it will only make high more difficult for opponents to contain. Coach Adams on Wilkins: 'Zymicah is a coachable kid with a positive attitude. He plays hard and possesses a quality all-around feel for the game. Able to affect action on both ends of the floor.' Wilkins proved to be one of the most enticing prospects on display, and should be a prospect worth noting over the foreseeable future'as he could be special.
#78: 6'10 '23 Tichyque Musaka (NC GBB)
Finishing up, we look at a player who should only continue to steadily progress and trend upward over the coming months, Tichyque Musaka. He's a long, wiry, athletic post prospect with excellent size and defensive instincts. Offensively, Musaka understands and embraces his identity'able to position himself for dunks, run the floor in transition, and finish as needed from the block. However, his instincts as a rim-protector and overall defensive anchor allow him to make an impact without requiring the ball in his hands. Musaka is a capable rebounder and understands how to utilize his length on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is continuing to add to his offensive arsenal, as it will only make him more difficult for opponents to contain. Coach Adams on Musaka: 'Tichyque showed some flashes in his limited time at camp. He's coachable and had a positive attitude. He alters shots and runs the floor well in transition.' Musaka made a quality impact throughout the day and will definitely be a prospect for coaches to monitor going forward.
