Team 12

Coach: Stan Carpenter

#53: 5'7 Kamauri Hunter (Heathwood Hall)

Starting things off, we look at a player who really stood out despite being the smallest camper on this team, Kamauri Hunter. He's a very smart, tough, scrappy guard prospect with sharp vision, a crafty handle, and the ability to score the ball in a variety of different ways. Hunter can reliably create for himself and others, and consistently outwork his assignment on defense. He's an efficient scorer who can succeed with or without the ball. Hunter is a much more difficult matchup than his height would imply. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it'll allow him to become a better finisher through contact. Coach Carpenter on Hunter: 'Kamauri is a very tough competitor. He can get to the rim on command. His court vision allows him to set his teammates up for scoring opportunities. As he gets stronger, he is going to be a force for his high school team. He is also a very good on-ball defender.' Hunter proved to be an asset at camp, and should be a useful contributor for Heathwood Hall during the upcoming season. 

#54: 5'8 Javarius Wyche (Blythewood)

Next, we look at a player who consistently found ways to make his presence felt within the flow of the action, Javarius Wyche. He's a long, wiry guard prospect with a nice motor and solid penetration sense. Wyche can handle the ball and create decently well off the dribble, but also knows how to make an impact alongside another creator. Next in his development process is working to get quicker, as it would make him a more dynamic penetrating threat. Coach Carpenter on Wyche: 'Javarius is a very good player who will get better with his shooting and ball-handling. He can keep his man in front of him but needs to work on reaching/gambling for steals. His attitude and willingness to be coached will allow him to become a better high school player.' Wyche enjoyed a quality showing at camp, and will be one to watch over the coming years at Blythewood. 

#61: 5'9 Michael Jones (Indian Land)

Moving onto a player who easily stood out as one of the top all-around performers on display, Michael Jones. He's a smart, crafty, dynamic guard prospect with an excellent two-way presence and the ability to absolutely fill it up offensively. Jones is a polished three-level scorer who can effortlessly create for himself and others, and make correct decisions with the ball in his hands. He's also a phenomenal defender with quickness, positioning, and sharp instincts, which allows him to shut down his assignment and force turnovers at a seemingly nonstop rate. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it will make him an even better finisher through contact. Coach Carpenter on Jones: 'Michael is a consummate point guard, even at a very young age. He can run a team with his basketball IQ and court vision. He can attack and finish at the rim with ease. He's an awesome on-ball defender. Michael is going to be a very important piece of the Indian Land picture for quite some time.' Jones stood out as a top performer, securing the Mr. Offense award, and should be as productive as any freshman in South Carolina. 

#62: 5'9 Malik Tinsley (Lancaster)

Continuing onto a player who made a lasting impression through his willingness to do the little things, Malik Tinsley. He's a tough, scrappy, unselfish guard prospect with an active motor and understanding of how to outwork his assignment on both ends of the floor. Tinsley is a capable cutter and shooting threat who can make his presence felt in spot-up situations. He's an effective defender and useful rebounder, especially for his size. 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 Carpenter on Tinsley: 'Malik plays very hard and, although he is quiet, can affect the game with his help-side defense. As he works on his shot and finishing at the rim, he will become a better high school player.' Tinsley enjoyed a quality showing at camp, and should be able to carve out a useful role for Lancaster over the coming months. 

#69: 6'0 Braysen Stockman (Ben Lippen)

Next, we look at a player who arguably stood out as the most impressive playmaker on display, Braysen Stockman. He's a crafty, intelligent point guard prospect with incredible vision, a tight handle, and the ability to consistently make the right decision with the ball in his hands. Stockman plays with impressive pace and poise, and can score the ball with efficiency from all levels. He's terrific in the open floor, but also great at dictating the action in the half-court. Stockman is able to penetrate whenever he wants and finish or set up others. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing on both ends of the floor. Coach Carpenter on Stockman: 'Braysen has the ability to lead a team with his basketball IQ and court vision. He's a very good shooter and can attack and finish at the rim with ease. His defensive prowess makes him a well-rounded player. He is going to develop into a very important member of the Ben Lippen program.' Stockman showcased a lot of ability, securing the Mr. Playmaker award, and should be poised for a highly productive freshman campaign. 

#70: 6'0 Jayden Parks (Clover)

Moving onto a player who arguably stood out as the main glue-guy for this team, Jayden Parks. He's a strong, steady guard prospect with a nice motor, unselfish mentality, and fairly well-rounded array of skills. Parks is a useful penetrator and midrange shooter who knows how to move without the ball. He's a solid defender with the necessary instincts to force turnovers and push transition play. 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 Carpenter on Parks: 'Jayden has the ability to develop into a very good high school player. His size and ability, along with his willingness to rebound, makes him an asset. As he learns how to finish around the basket, Clover will be very happy with him. He defends the post well and will commit to blocking out.' Parks enjoyed a nice showing during his time at camp, and should be a prospect to monitor over the coming years. 

#77: 6'1 Jaden Gerald (Trinity Collegiate)

Continuing onto a player who was able to consistently play bigger than his listed height, Jaden Gerald. He's a strong, physical wing prospect with a high motor and team-oriented approach to the game. Gerald is a great midrange shooter who outworks his assignment on the glass and plays the passing lanes well on defense. He utilizes his body to absorb contact as a finisher and clear out space as a rebounder. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would allow him to become a better finisher around the basket. Coach Carpenter on Gerald: 'Jaden plays very hard in the post and is willing to commit to rebounding. As he works on developing his footwork and finishing around the rim. He will develop into a very important member of the Trinity Collegiate family.' Gerald made a steady impact during his time at camp, and will be one to watch progress over the next calendar year. 

#78: 6'2 Lance Barnes (Catawba Ridge)

Next, we look at a player who made a lasting impression through his nonstop motor and willingness to make hustle plays, Lance Barnes. He's a long, sturdy, well-rounded wing prospect with an unselfish approach and the ability to naturally do a little bit of everything on the court. Barnes can make plays with or without the ball in his hands, and outworks his assignment well as a defender and rebounder. 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 Carpenter on Barnes: 'Lance plays with a very high motor. He attacks and finishes at the rim very well. He plays very good on-ball defender and is committed to rebounding. As he works on his midrange and long-range shots, he is poised to develop into a very valuable player in the Catawba Ridge program.' Barnes made his presence felt in a variety of different ways at camp, and should be a useful contributor during his upcoming freshman season. 

#130: 6'6 Lucas Wiersma (TL Hanna)

Moving onto a player who possesses an enticing crossroads between productivity and long-term upside, Lucas Wiersma. He's a long, wiry, skilled forward prospect with an extremely high motor and the ability to make plays with or without the ball in his hands. Wiersma is a tough, scrappy defender who naturally outworks opponents on either end of the floor. He's a quality finisher, perimeter shooter, and all-around defender. Wiersma is also a great rebounder and runs the floor properly in transition. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player on both ends of the floor. Coach Carpenter on Wiersma: 'Lucas is a player with tremendous upside. His footwork and ability to attack the rim are very good. He can also defend in the post as well as on the perimeter. He needs to work on handling the ball in traffic. As he gets stronger, he will be a major prospect in the TL Hanna program.' Wiersma was a standout at camp, securing the Mr. Hustle award, and should be able to produce during the upcoming season at TL Hanna. 

#131: 6'6 Anthony King (Keenan)

Finishing up, we look at a player who possesses upside and an appealing array of tools, Anthony King. He's a big, strong, mobile post prospect with solid touch and overall instincts around the basket. King utilizes his body well to outwork and overwhelm opponents on both ends of the floor. He alters shots well defensively and effectively runs the floor in transition. 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 Carpenter on King: 'Anthony is a player with the ability to control the boards when he commits to rebounding. He defends the ball and also can defend in the post. As he develops the offensive side of his post-game and gets stronger, he will be a very good player in the Keenan program.' King highlighted a variety of enticing flashes at camp, and should be able to carve out a useful role during the upcoming season at Keenan.