Team 17
Coach: Jordan Washington
#0: 5'9 '22 Grant Adams (Franklin)
Starting things off, we look at a player that made his presence consistently felt despite being the smallest camper on this team, Grant Adams. He's a young, high-motor guard prospect with a team-first approach to the game on either end of the floor. Adams is a quality perimeter shooter but also capable of creating off the bounce or operating without the ball. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better finisher around the basket. Coach Washington on Adams: 'Grant is a very smart, young player that plays extremely hard on both ends of the floor. Next steps in his development process is improving his lateral quickness and ball-handling abilities. Grant maintained a positive attitude and team-first approach throughout the day.' Adams enjoyed a solid showing at camp and will be one to watch over these next few seasons at Franklin.
#1: 5'9 '24 Julien 'Speedy' Evering (Huntersville)
Next, we look at a player that made a quality impact despite being the youngest camper on this team, Julien 'Speedy' Evering. He's a quick, unsurprisingly fast guard prospect with a high motor and ability to touch the paint at a seemingly nonstop rate. Evering is a terrific rebounder for his size and position, and effortlessly pushes the break in transition. 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 opportunities as an off-ball cutter. Coach Washington on Evering: 'Julien played well at the point guard position for me today. The next step in his process will be to learn how to go get the ball, control the tempo, and lead his team as a creator for others. Julien maintained a positive attitude and team-first approach throughout the day.' Evering did a lot of things well during his time at camp and could be a prospect to monitor going forward.
#2: 6'0 '22 Jack Turnobw (Fort Mill)
Moving onto a player that continues to make a lasting impression through his motor and blue-collar approach, Jack Turnbow. He's a sturdy, unselfish, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with a reliable perimeter jumper and useful spot-up presence from beyond the arc. Turnbow consistently shows a willingness to make hustle plays and do the little things on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is working to become a craftier ball-handler, as it would make him a more dynamic offensive threat. Coach Washington on Turnbow: 'Jack was a great teammate today and played very well with others. He really was our vocal leader and brought great energy to the game. He needs to continue working on creating off the dribble. Jack maintained a positive attitude and team-first approach throughout the day.' Turnbow provided a great two-way presence throughout camp and should be able to carve out a useful role during the upcoming season at Catawba Ridge.
#3: 6'0 '23 Kemon O'Kelly (East Spencer)
Continuing onto a player that showcased a tough, rugged presence on both ends of the floor, Kemon O'Kelly. He's a fairly well-rounded guard prospect with the capability to do a little bit of everything. O'Kelly can attack the basket or effectively operate without the ball. He pursues rebounds at a nice rate and doesn't force the action offensively. 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 Washington on O'Kelly: 'Kemon played tough defensively today, blocking a lot of shots, getting deflections, and forcing a lot of turnovers. Next, he has to work on finishing at the rim and further refining his jumper from the perimeter. Kemon maintained a positive attitude and team-first approach throughout the day.' O'Kelly showed some great flashes during his time at camp and could be a prospect to watch going forward, especially if he continues to work.
#4: 6'1 '23 Damarris Day (Charlotte)
Next, we look at a player that highlighted a nice crossroads between productivity and long-term upside, Damarris Day. He's an unselfish, high-motor guard prospect with toughness and quality defensive prowess. Day set up the offense, created off the bounce for himself and others, and operated within the flow of the team. Next in his development process is working on becoming more aggressive, as it would make him tougher for opponents to contain on either end of the floor. Coach Washington on Day: 'Damarris had a good day and is playing very tough on both sides of the ball. He really handled it and shot it well, and even carried the offensive load for his group at times. Damarris played great defense and displayed a high motor at all times. He just needs to work on being more aggressive and tightening up his shooting consistency. Damarris maintained a positive attitude and team-first approach throughout the day.' Day enjoyed quite a productive showing at camp and should be able to emerge as a useful contributor during the upcoming season for Vance.
#5: 6'1 '22 Patrick Reaves (Wagram)
Moving onto a player that arguably stood out as the main glue-guy for this team, Patrick Reeves. He's a steady, reliable guard prospect with a quality feel for the game on both ends of the floor. Reeves plays hard and is capable of overwhelming his assignment defensively while pursuing loose balls and extra possessions. 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 Washington on Reaves: 'Patrick played well today and found very hard on both ends of the floor. He plays smart and within himself, and doesn't look to force the action. Patrick fights for rebounds on a consistent basis and is capable of pushing the break in transition. He maintained a positive attitude and team-first approach throughout the day.' Reaves did a variety of things well during camp and could be a prospect to keep an eye on over these next few seasons.
#7: 6'2 '22 Keeshawn Leach (Durham)
Continuing onto a player that continually finds ways to stand out with his downhill ability as a penetrator and transition threat, Keeshawn Leach. He's a long, wiry, athletic guard prospect with the ability to effectively create for himself or others off the dribble. Leach possesses a quick first step and touches the paint at a strong rate, where he's able to finish or set up others nicely. He's a great defender with sharp anticipation instincts and the ability to force an abundance of turnovers within the flow of a game. Next in his development process is working to become a more consistent three-point shooter, as it would make him even tougher for opponents to contain. Coach Washington on Leach: 'Keeshawn is a long, smooth lefty that was great at affecting the action today. He can get it done from midrange or at the basket with relative ease, but can improve on his level three. Keeshawn is also a great defender. He maintained a positive attitude and team-first approach throughout the day.' Leach enjoyed a productive showing at camp and has all the tools to carve out a quality role during the upcoming season at Bull City Prep.
#8: 6'3 '21 Daniel Forester (Maggie Valley)
Next, we look at a player that simply looked to do whatever possible to provide his team with an edge, Daniel Forester. He's a scrappy, high-motor wing prospect with a solid skillset and the ability to make an impact without requiring a ton of offensive touches. Forester hustles hard and runs the floor in transition. Next in his development process is working to become a craftier ball-handler, as it would make him a more lethal offensive threat. Coach Washington on Forester: 'Daniel was a great leader throughout the day. He was able to do the little things with no complaints. He plays hard and fights for every loose ball or possible extra possession. Daniel plays unselfishly and looks to make the right play. He can work on getting quicker as a decision-maker with the ball in his hands, but was a joy to coach. Daniel maintained a positive attitude and team-first approach throughout the day.' Forester made his presence felt during his time at camp and could be poised for a quality senior campaign at Tuscola.
#9: 6'3 '22 Kayden Lennard (Charlotte)
Finishing up, we look at a player that operated well as the main interior presence for this team, Kayden Lennard. He's a long, wiry, athletic forward prospect with a strong motor and the ability to overwhelm opponents with his length around the basket. Lennard secures rebounds/second-chance points, finishes well through contact or above the rim, and runs the floor effectively in transition. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would only make him tougher for opponents to contain on either end of the floor. Coach Washington on Lennard: 'Kayden really played hard and was very explosive for me today. I loved the energy and effort that Kayden brings to the table in every single contest. He needs to continue working on his ball-handling and becoming more consistent as a shooter. Kayden maintained a positive attitude and team-first approach throughout the day.' Lennard highlighted great tools and has the ability to continue trending upward over these next few years.
