Team 2
Coach: Cooper Hart
#22: 5’2 ’28 Jeremiah Purdie (Raleigh)
Starting things off, we look at a player who possesses a strong understanding of how to run team, Jeremiah Purdie. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with a tight handle and crafty playmaking sense. Purdie plays with excellent pace while constantly surveying the floor and creating scoring opportunities for himself and others. He utilizes his sharp quickness to get downhill, touch the paint, and make plays with the ball in his hands. Purdie is also a useful shooting threat and defender at the point of attack. 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 Hart on Purdie: “Jeremiah is a crafty point guard. He’s a good shooter, passer, and penetrator. Scrappy defender who consistently gets deflections. Creative shot-maker who generated space with ease. He can improve on finishing in traffic.” Purdie proved to be an asset at camp and has the tools to become an impactful floor general at the high school level.
#38: 5’5 ’28 Victor Rivera (Fayetteville)
Next, we look at a player who is truly just beginning to scratch the surface of his abilities, Victor Rivera. He’s a scrappy guard prospect who plays with solid energy and looks to apply pressure however possible. Rivera was willing to operate in various different roles and battle against his assignment on both ends of the floor. He also pursued rebounds and ran hard in transition. Next in his development process is working on refining his overall skillset, as it will make him a more difficult matchup for opponents. Coach Hart on Rivera: “Victor embraced several challenges during his time at camp. He provided decent effort during the stations. Needs to work on improving his handle, shooting ability, defensive instincts, and general knowledge of the game to maximize his identity as a player.” Rivera worked hard during his time at camp and could be a useful piece with continued progression.
#44: 5’6 ’28 Zaylen Washington (Gray Court)
Moving onto a player who really understands how to utilize his quickness on both ends of the floor, Zaylen Washington. He’s a tough, scrappy, high-motor guard prospect with solid creation skills and an excellent penetration sense. Washington effortlessly breaks down opponents and touches the paint, where he’s a quality finisher and willing passer. He shoots the ball very well in the midrange and applies solid pressure from beyond the arc. Washington also consistently forces turnovers and causes problems for opponents with his rugged defensive presence. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better ball-handler against pressure. Coach Hart on Washington: “Zaylen is a lanky, explosive guard. Dominated defensively at the point of attack. Blew by everyone when attacking the basket and finished pretty well. Capable shooting threat. Zaylen can work on getting more comfortable with his off-hand.” Washington did a lot of things well at camp and will be a prospect to keep an eye on going forward.
#45: 5’7 ’28 Anthony Bloodworth (Raleigh)
Continuing onto a player who consistently stood out through his production and leadership, Anthony Bloodworth. He’s a strong, high-motor prospect with a sturdy frame and the ability to produce in a variety of different roles. Bloodworth utilizes his body extremely well, both when securing interior position and finishing through contact. He displayed the ability to knock down perimeter jumpers as needed, but is arguably at his best around the basket or attacking off the dribble. Bloodworth highlighted terrific defensive versatility by defending multiple positions while maintaining a strong rebounding presence at all times. Next in his development process is working to become a better playmaker, as it will make him a more complete player. Coach Hart on Bloodworth: “Anthony is a team leader who is vocal and energetic. Scrappy, hard-nosed defender who took on the most challenging defensive assignment in every game. Great frame and uses strength well on drives and defense. Anthony can refine his shooting mechanics to become a more consistent shooter.” Bloodworth proved to be an asset at camp and has the tools to become an impactful high school piece over the coming years.
#55: 5’8 ’28 Sebastian Cox (Huntersville)
Next, we look at a player who found success through his ability to fill in the gaps on both ends of the floor, Sebastian Cox. He’s a wiry, unselfish guard prospect who understands how to do a little bit of everything within the team structure. Cox can finish, knock down jumpers, and consistently make hustle plays. He rebounds well for his size/position and makes the extra pass at a solid rate. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better playmaker. Coach Hart on Cox: “Sebastian is a good glue-guy who always found himself in the right spot on both ends. He rebounded well for his position and made catch-and-shoot threes on a regular basis. I would like to see him play with a consistent motor and increase his toughness, but he does accept coaching and possess a positive approach to the game.” Cox enjoyed a quality showing at camp and will be a prospect to monitor going forward.
#64: 5’10 ’29 Henry Migliarese (Advance)
Moving onto a player who made a lasting impression through his ability to produce within a role, Henry Migliarese. He’s a scrappy, team-oriented prospect with solid size and a clear willingness to do whatever possible to provide his team with an edge. Migliarese is capable of scoring the ball from all levels but doesn’t necessarily need a ton of touches to make an impact. He moves well without the ball and knocks down open jumpers at a respectable rate. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a more dynamic player overall. Coach Hart on Migliarese: “Henry is a decent shooter and good rebounder with a solid frame. Needs to get quicker in order to effectively defend perimeter players. Guarded well inside, both on and off the ball. Can work on developing ball skills, but knows his role.” Migliarese made a solid impact at camp, especially as the youngest guy on this team, and will be a prospect to keep an eye on over the foreseeable future.
#65: 5’10 ’28 Jasiye Simmons (Statesville)
Continuing onto a player who quietly showcased as much improvement as anyone on display, Jasiye Simmons. He’s a long, athletic guard prospect with nice size, feel, and a blossoming skillset. Simmons utilized his quickness to effortlessly break down opponents, touch the paint, and finish with consistency. He attacked the basket whenever he desired, but also knocked down jumpers at an efficient rate from midrange and beyond the arc. Simmons caused a lot of problems for opponents with his defensive prowess, able to frequently force turnovers and push the break in transition. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it will inevitably lead to even more scoring chances. Coach Hart on Simmons: “Jasiye is quick, twitchy, and lanky. Dominant defender and unstoppable getting downhill. Needs to work on his off-hand and consistent decision making. Jasiye was aggressive on defense and created a lot of havoc. Solid catch-and-shoot threat, but also capable off the bounce.” Simmons stood out as a leader during his time at camp and has the tools to emerge as a notable prospect with continued work.
#68: 5’11 ’28 Luke Messer (Winston-Salem)
Next, we look at a player who showcased an impressive level of skill and general basketball knowledge, Luke Messer. He’s a smart, polished guard prospect with excellent size and the ability to produce in a variety of different roles. Messer shoots the ball at a high percentage from the perimeter, but also attacks closeouts, finishes through contact, and regularly sets up others as a playmaker. He’s capable of taking over as needed, but is also quite comfortable at seizing his opportunities within the flow of the action. Messer is a reliable defender who can guard multiple positions and consistently rebound on both ends of the floor. He also makes hustle plays and is adaptable to whatever his team needs. Coach Hart on Messer: “Luke possesses elite vision and playmaking sense. Great cutter and terrific shooter. Displays great footwork in all facets. Made the right play every time. Can improve on his aggression and foot speed, but was the best player on our team.” Messer set the tone during his time at camp and will be a prospect to monitor over the coming years.
#79: 6’1 ’28 Oleksandr Havrylyuk (Morrisville)
Moving onto a player who possesses a nice crossroads between productivity and long-term upside, Oleksandr Havrylyuk. He’s a long, sturdy forward with a high motor and quality amount of offensive polish. Havrylyuk is an excellent penetrator, finisher, and midrange shooter who regularly caused matchup problems for opponents. He secures rebounds at a nonstop rate and either capitalizes on second-chance opportunities or runs the floor hard in transition. Havrylyuk provides a reliable defensive presence and contains opponents well inside the paint. He’s also a willing passer with solid vision. Next in his development process is working on his passing ability, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Hart on Havrylyuk: “Oleksandr is a high-motor forward with mobility and a great frame. He couldn’t be stopped from getting downhill. Got to the rim and finished or got fouled at will. Can improve his handle and overall foot speed. Great rebounder who provides a strong interior presence. Capable shooter.” Havrylyuk enjoyed a quality showing during his time at camp and has the tools to continue trending upward with continued work.
#82: 6’2 ’28 Ellington Wall (Albemarle)
Finishing up, we look at a player who showcased an intriguing array of tools, Ellington Wall. He’s a long, wiry forward/post prospect with IQ, sharp quickness, and flashes of inside-out ability. Wall is a quality finisher and terrific midrange shooter who possesses phenomenal instincts as a defender and rebounder. Wall blocked shots, forced turnovers, and consistently prevented his assignment from earning easy scoring opportunities. He’s comfortable in screening actions on both ends of the floor. Wall is quite skilled for his size, but also overwhelms opponents with his interior presence. Next in his development process is working on his passing ability, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Hart on Wall: “Ellington is a big who prefers playing along the perimeter on offense. Possesses decent ball skills and flashed his handle a lot. Ran the floor, rebounded well, and protected the rim at an elite level. Finished effectively at the rim. Has good length and long-term upside.” Wall proved to be a clear difference-maker at camp and should be a prospect to watch closely over the foreseeable future.
