Team 8

Coach: Kelvin Mills

#2: 5'0 '27 Logan McKinney (Lewisville)

Starting things off, we look at a player that made a quality impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Logan McKinney. He's a smart, team-oriented point guard prospect with useful playmaking skills and scoring ability. McKinney can knock down shots, outwork his assignment on defense, and make plays within the flow of the action. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a better defender at the point of attack. Coach Mills on McKinney: 'Logan is a floor general whose basketball IQ is above-average for his age. He's a good ball-handler and adept passer that sees the floor well. He had a quality showing at camp and has the necessary tools to become an electric guard. I'd like to see him continue to work on his off-hand. Logan worked hard on both sides of the ball and I will be keeping an eye on him going forward.' McKinney did a lot of things well during his time at camp and should be able to steadily progress over the coming years. 

#8: 5'3 '27 Sawyer Pritchard (Greensboro Academy)

Next, we look at a player that arguably stood out as the top perimeter shooter on this team, Sawyer Pritchard. He's a wiry, high-motor guard prospect with a quality spot-up presence and the ability to make an impact with or without the ball in his hands. Pritchard displays an unselfish approach on both ends of the floor. He does a nice job of making the extra pass, pursuing hustle plays whenever possible, and operating within the flow of the team structure. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would open him up to more scoring opportunities. Coach Mills on Pritchard: 'Sawyer is a young guard with a nice blend between shooting and playmaking. He has a reliable shot from midrange and beyond the arc. Sawyer has all the tools to become an electric player at the high school level. I would like to see him continue working on his off-hand.' Pritchard enjoyed a quality showing at camp and will be one to monitor going forward. 

#12: 5'4 '28 Max Leroux (Cross Schools)

Moving onto a player that did a great job of affecting various facets of the game, especially to be among the younger campers on this team, Max Leroux. He's a wiry, scrappy guard prospect with a nice IQ, motor, and unselfish mentality. Leroux is a capable passer, shooter, and defender who naturally does a little bit of everything. He makes hustle plays and fills in the gaps well on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is working to get quicker, as it would make him a more lethal penetrating threat. Coach Mills on Leroux: 'Max is a well-rounded wing with good skills for his age. He scores the ball in various ways. Max displays an unselfish nature defensively, willing to sink down to help the post and doubling on screening actions. He's a willing defender. I would expect him to develop into a very good high school player over the next two years. He should continue to work on his off-hand.' Leroux made a nice impact during his time at camp and will be one to watch over his upcoming eighth-grade season. 

#17: 5'6 '27 Fitz Worth (St. Pius)

Continuing onto a player that made a lasting impression through his long list of positive intangibles, Fitz Worth. He's a steady, reliable, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with a high motor and very unselfish approach to the game. Worth is a great defender with a tough, scrappy nature and the ability to force turnovers at a solid rate. He rebounds well and fills in the gaps effectively on offense. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing defender. Coach Mills on Worth: 'Fitz has a great attitude and consistently stood out as a great team player. He proved to be a quality teammate and plays extremely hard on defense. Fitz gives maximum effort on both ends of the floor, which often overwhelms opponents defensively. I'll be excited to see his continued growth going forward. Fitz can also work on his off-hand.' Worth did a lot of things well at camp and has the tools to progress over the foreseeable future. 

#21: 5'6 '28 O'Brian Lowery Jr. (Mt. Holly)

Next, we look at a player that easily stood out as one of the most polished, dynamic campers on display, O'Brian Lowery Jr. He's a smart, high-motor guard prospect with quickness, vision, and craftiness as a creator and scorer. Lowery handles the ball with care, reliably creates for himself and others, and scores with relative ease from all levels. He utilizes his quickness to effortlessly break down opponents, touch the paint, and finish or make the appropriate pass. Lowery's advanced instincts allow him to consistently outwork opponents and force turnovers defensively, which led to a plethora of transition buckets. Next in his development process is simply continuing to add strength, as it'll help prepare him for the increased physicality of the high school game. Coach Mills on Lowery: 'O'Brian plays extremely hard. He's at his best when getting downhill and attacking. He's an aggressive driver with the ability to get to the rim at will. I really like his ability to play on both ends of the floor. He's a willing listener who was eager to learn. O'Brian displays good shooting mechanics along with the ability to finish at the rim. He was one of the very few players in camp who knew what transition defense is and how to actually play it. I'd like to see him continue working on his off-hand.' Lowery was undeniably impressive at camp, securing the Station Award, and should be poised for a highly productive eighth-grade season. 

#24: 5'7 '27 Phillip Maxey (American Renaissance)

Moving onto a player that showcased an enticing crossroads between productivity and long-term upside, Phillip Maxey. He's smart, tough, well-rounded guard prospect with nice size and athleticism. Between his length, quickness, and high motor, Maxey is already able to physically overwhelm opponents on both ends of the floor. He's able to get downhill and finish or set up others, but can also knock down jumpers at a nice clip. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him even more overwhelming for opponents defensively. Coach Mills on Maxey: 'Phillip is long, smart, athletic, and skilled. He plays good on-ball defense and displays an above-average basketball IQ. He has a long, wiry frame and possesses all the tools to be an incredible player. He has a nice shot from midrange and beyond the arc. Phillip can also defend all positions and will be a star at the next level. He plays good team basketball. I would like to see him continuing to work on his off-hand.' Maxey enjoyed a quality showing at camp and will be a prospect to watch closely over the coming years. 

#43: 5'10 '27 Sherman Winston (Melvin Swann)

Finishing up, we look at a player that showcased frequent flashes of pure dominance, Sherman Winston. He's a smart, skilled, versatile, all-around wing prospect with great size, toughness, and a high motor on both ends of the floor. Winston controlled the glass extremely well, which allowed him to consistently push the break in transition and capitalize on second-chance opportunities. He's a terrific athlete with the necessary strength to simply overpower opponents around the basket. Winston sets up others very well but also scores the ball at an efficient rate from all levels. He's also a major difference-maker on defense and is capable of containing multiple positions. 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 Mills on Winston: 'Sherman was an award winner! He was an impact player in various ways. Sherman is an active, strong-bodied point guard that knows how to utilize his strength to get by opponents and make plays in the paint. He displays a nice midrange jumper and the ability to finish around the basket. He made his presence felt all day long. Sherman has all the tools to be a high school contributor very soon. I'd like to see him continue working on his off-hand.' Winston was phenomenal at camp, securing the Offense Award, and will certainly be a player to know going forward.