Team 4
Coach: Tyler Lewis
#103: 5'3 '27 Leighton Little (Raleigh)
Starting things off, we look at a player who competed very well despite being one of the youngest campers on display, Leighton Little. He's a young, wiry guard prospect with an unselfish mentality and reliable spot-up presence from beyond the arc. Little possesses vision, ball-handling ability, and a pretty active motor on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would help prepare him for the physicality of the high school game. Coach Lewis on Little: 'Leighton is a small guard who plays with a lot of toughness for his size. Has a good skillset for his age. Displays a good understanding of the game. Will have to continue to get better with finishing at the rim and hitting midrange jumpers. Does a good job of creating paint touches and making plays for others. Capable shooter from distance. Extremely coachable. Will need to improve on his lateral quickness.' Little enjoyed a quality showing at camp, especially for his age, and will be a prospect to watch progress over the coming years.
#112: 5'9 '25 Micah Jones (North Mecklenburg)
Next, we look at a player who provided his team with a fairly reliable presence on both ends of the floor, Micah Jones. He's a young, wiry guard prospect with sharp vision and the ability to consistently make an impact as a spot-up shooter. Jones is a useful penetrator and midrange shooter, but is at his best from beyond the arc or when attacking and looking to set up others. 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 Lewis on Jones: 'Micah is a quick, shifty guard. Did a good job of creating plays for himself and others. Good touch on floaters. Did a good job of drawing fouls. Will have to improve his decision-making when he gets deep on drives. Good shooter from the perimeter. Has good instincts as an on-ball defender, but will need to improve his motor.' Jones did a variety of things well at camp, and has the tools to emerge as a useful contributor over these next few seasons.
#119: 5'10 '24 Nikel Rogers (East Wake)
Moving onto a player who showcased a willingness to do the dirty work and make hustle plays, Nikel Rogers. He's a big, strong-bodied wing prospect with a high motor, unselfish mentality, and the ability to play bigger than his size would imply on both ends of the floor. Rogers is a nice rebounder, capable finisher, and solid shooter with instincts as a spot-up threat. Next in his development process is working to get quicker, as it would make him a better defender when operating in space. Coach Lewis on Rogers: 'Nikel possesses good size and a strong frame. Does a good job of carving out space around the basket to make his presence felt on the glass. Needs angles to score. Good shooter out of the midrange. Will need to get quicker and improve his overall skillset going forward. Showed the willingness to learn and get better throughout the day.' Rogers made a solid impact during his time at camp, and should be able to carve out a useful role for East Wake over the coming years.
#125: 5'11 '24 Misean Rodgers (Athens Drive)
Continuing onto a player who possesses a variety of enticing physical tools, especially for his age, Misean Rodgers. He's a very long, wiry guard prospect with sharp quickness, penetration instincts, and a quality motor on both ends of the floor. Rodgers is a rugged defender with an understanding of how to utilize his blend of energy, length, and instincts to consistently overwhelm opponents. He handles the ball well and can create off the bounce as needed. Next in his development process is working on his consistency as a three-point shooter, as it would make him more difficult for opponents to contain. Coach Lewis on Rodgers: 'Misean is a long, athletic guard. At his best he's attacking downhill or getting out in transition. Good finisher at the rim and draws fouls on a regular basis. Competed and defended. Will have to improve his perimeter shooting and overall decision-making going forward.' Rodgers highlighted a lot of intrigue at camp, and should be a useful contributor for Athens Drive over the foreseeable future.
#129: 6'0 '25 Aiden Myers (Mallard Creek)
Next, we look at a player who possesses an intriguing blend of skill and physical tools, Aiden Myers. He's a long, strong wing prospect with a sturdy frame and steady presence on both ends of the floor. Myers is great at getting downhill and finishing or accessing his midrange pull-up. He's a useful defender and quality rebounder for his size/position, and understands how to make his presence felt in transition. Next in his development process is working on his consistency as a three-point shooter, as it would make him a more lethal offensive threat. Coach Lewis on Myers: 'Aiden has a big, strong body. Possesses a good skillset for his size. Made some good passes on kickouts. Uses his body well on drives. Has the ability to carve out space on the boards. Will have to improve his quickness and finishing ability at the rim.' Myers enjoyed a nice showing at camp, and will be a prospect to keep an eye on over these next few seasons.
#138: 6'0 '24 Nick Diaz (Providence)
Moving onto a player who consistently found ways to capitalize within his role on either side of the ball, Nick Diaz. He's a wiry, long-bodied wing prospect with a fairly well-rounded collection of skills and the ability to consistently knock down shots off the catch. Diaz maximizes his spot-up presence from beyond the arc while providing great effort as a defender, rebounder, and overall hustle player. Next in his development process is working to get quicker, as it would make him a better defender against opposing ball-handlers. Coach Lewis on Diaz: 'Nick is a good shooter from midrange and beyond the arc. Good off the catch and bounce. Does not force any plays. Operates completely under control. Displayed a lot of toughness. Will have to improve his ability to create off the bounce. Improve clock management and his footwork on both sides of the ball.' Diaz did a variety of things well at camp, and has the tools to carve out a useful role for Providence over the coming years.
#144: 6'1 '24 Landon Webb (Northwest Guilford)
Continuing onto a player who made a lasting impression with his consistent willingness to work, Landon Webb. He's a scrappy, high-motor guard prospect with a clear desire to do whatever possible to provide his team with an edge. Webb understands how to fill in the gaps and produce within the team concept on both ends of the floor. He hit shots, defended his position, and looked outwork opponents at every opportunity. 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 Lewis on Webb: 'Landon plays hard and gets to a lot of loose balls through hustle and sheer motor. Gets a lot of 50/50 balls and can capitalize on second-chance opportunities. Good finisher around the rim. Capable shooter from the perimeter. Very coachable. Maintained a positive attitude.' Webb made his presence felt during his time at camp, and will be one to watch grow over the foreseeable future at Northwest Guilford.
#153: 6'2 '25 Tyler Robinson (Greater Beckley Christian)
Next, we look at a player who possesses a nice crossroads between productivity and long-term upside, Tyler Robinson. He's a young, wiry, unselfish wing prospect with a team-first approach on both ends of the floor and clear willingness to do whatever possible to provide his team with an edge. Robinson is a capable shooter with solid mechanics, and understands how to not force the action with the ball in his hands. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact. Coach Lewis on Robinson: 'Tyler gave me maximum effort at all times. Plays very hard on both ends of the floor. Knows the game. Needs to become more confident on the court. Capable shooter. Good-looking stroke, shots just weren't falling today. Great attitude. Very coachable.' Robinson did a lot of things well, especially for his age, and should progress into a valuable high school contributor sooner than later.
#163: 6'3 '23 Palmer Crichton (East Lincoln)
Moving onto a player who continues to showcase a very steady, well-rounded skillset and approach, Palmer Crichton. He's a skilled, wiry wing prospect with the ability to score from all levels and apply pressure with or without the ball in his hands. Crichton is an excellent shooter with the necessary size and mechanics to effortlessly rise above closeouts. He's a capable cutter and finisher with solid instincts as a defender and rebounder. Crichton displays an active motor and quality feel for the game on either side of the ball. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better creator against pressure. Coach Lewis on Crichton: 'Palmer possesses a good skillset. Really good at getting to his spots. Good shooter from the perimeter. Has the ability to create his own shot off the bounce. Good basketball IQ. Very confidence in himself. Will have to get better with shot-selection and going left. Defend with purpose (was lazy on some possessions).' Crichton stood out as one of the top players on display, and should be poised for an extremely productive junior season as a leader for East Lincoln.
#172: 6'5 '22 Isaiah Williams (Porter Ridge)
Finishing up, we look at a player who easily stood out among the top overall performers in attendance, Isaiah Williams. He's a smart, tough, well-rounded forward prospect with a high motor, unselfish mentality, and the ability to make a constant impact without necessarily requiring the ball in his hands. Williams leads by example, doesn't force the action, and displays excellent adaptability on both ends of the floor. He's a reliable defender, strong two-way rebounder, and capable of applying offensive pressure in a variety of ways. Next in his development process is working to become a craftier ball-handler, as it would make him even more difficult for opponents to contain. Coach Lewis on Williams: 'Isaiah was my best overall player at camp. Played extremely hard. Very coachable! Good shot-blocker, both in transition and weak-side. He has a good basketball IQ. Made the right basketball plays. Good decision-maker. Athletic forward who was able to push the ball in transition. Will need to be more aggressive!' Williams enjoyed a terrific showing at camp, securing the Mr. Defense award with relative ease, and should be poised for an extremely productive senior season at Porter Ridge.