Team 2
Coach: Gerald McFadden
#12: 5’2 ’25 Amorie Miley (Hampton)
Starting things off, we look at a player that did a solid job of making plays despite being the youngest prospect on this team, Amorie Miley. He’s a young, high-motor guard that is truly just beginning to scratch the surface of his long-term abilities. Miley finishes around the basket and secures rebounds well for his size/position. Next in his development process is working on adding strength and getting continued playing experience. Coach McFadden on Miley: “Amorie was a seventh-grader that provided great effort throughout the day. He tried to play in the post against bigger and older kids but ultimately ended up on the wing. He adapted his game well once moving to the perimeter over the course of camp.” Miley made his presence felt nicely during his time at camp, particularly for his age, and should continue working to properly prepare for the high school game.
#23: 5’8 ’21 Dominic Redmon (West Stanley)
Next, we look at a player that displayed a willingness to do whatever possible to provide his team with an edge, Dominic Redmon. He’s a wiry, high-motor guard with a decent handle and the ability to penetrate or attack the midrange area fairly well. Redmon typically works without the ball but is a capable shooter off the dribble. Next in his development process is working on sharpening his overall feel for the game, as it would make him a more complete player on both ends of the floor. Coach McFadden on Redmon: “Dominic has a nice floater and midrange game. He has to work on IQ and his three-point game. Dominic is a great kid that wants to learn and isn’t afraid to ask questions.” Redmon worked extremely hard during his time at camp and could emerge as a useful contributor for West Stanley, especially if he continues to work.
#27: 5’8 ’22 Marc Raye (Albemarle)
Moving onto a player that was easily among the most productive and impressive floor generals in attendance, Marc Raye. He’s an extremely smart, decisive, well-rounded point guard prospect with a phenomenal blend between playmaking and three-level scoring. Raye utilizes his blend of poise, quickness, and craftiness to breakdown defenders and enter the paint, where he’s able to finish strong or set up others. He plays bigger than his size as a defender and rebounder, and simply knows how to run a team on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is working to continue adding strength, as it will make him even more physical when navigating through traffic. Coach McFadden on Raye: “Marc is a leader on the floor. He is one of the better guards here today. He handles the ball with efficiency from all three levels. He is a high-energy guy that creates very well for teammates. He is a very good defender that knows how to get off-ball steals.” Raye enjoyed a fairly dominant showing at camp, securing the Mr. Playmaker award with relative ease, and should start garnering the attention of college coaches soon, as he’s already asserted himself as an obvious scholarship-level prospect.
#31: 5’9 ’24 Jyron Waiters (Florence)
Continuing onto a player that made a lasting impression as the main hustle guy on this team, Jyron Waiters. He’s a young, rugged guard prospect with the ability to get downhill, attack the basket, and make plays for himself or others. Waiters possesses quickness, footwork, and a pretty active motor, which allows him to get involved in the action on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is working on his consistency as a perimeter shooter, as it would complement his penetration game nicely. Coach McFadden on Waiters: “Jyron is a hustle guy that knows how to involve himself in the action. At times, he can stand around on offense and lose his man on defense. He is an athletic kid with strength and continued upside.” Waiters proved to be an effective contributor at camp, especially for his age, and has the tools to become a quality high school contributor over the next few years.
#50: 5’11 ’24 DeLeon Johnson Jr. (Bluffton)
Next, we look at a player that possesses the tools to develop into a very intriguing prospect, DeLeon Johnson Jr. He’s a young, tough guard prospect with great positional size for his age and the ability to work pretty well within the team structure. Johnson attacked the basket whenever possible and rebounded the ball effectively. Next in his development process is working on sharpening his overall feel for the game, as it would make him a more complete player on both ends of the floor. Coach McFadden on Johnson: “DeLeon seems lost at times on the court but when he sees the ball on missed shots, he really pursues it. He knows how to play hard on either side of the ball. DeLeon displayed a positive attitude and accepted criticism well.” Johnson is only going to get better with continued work, which could make him a player worth keeping an eye on going forward.
#75: 6’1 ’22 Ashton Horton (Lugoff Elgin)
Moving onto a player that was quietly among the most productive performers on this team, Ashton Horton. He’s a crafty, skilled wing prospect with quality penetration instincts and the ability to make plays for himself or others within the paint. Horton utilizes his quickness to force on-ball turnovers and push transition play but also has the necessary tools to sit down and contain his assignment. He possesses great footwork and moves well without the ball to find open space for scoring opportunities. Next in his development process is working on his consistency as a perimeter shooter, as it would complement his penetration game nicely. Coach McFadden on Horton: “Ashton showed some aggressive moves at times off the dribble and when posting up. He attacks the basket strong with his head down but needs to continue working on his left hand. He can guard players of all sizes.” Horton did a lot of things well during camp and should emerge as a strong contributor for Lugoff Elgin over the next calendar year.
#78: 6’1 ’22 Christopher Taylor (West Florence)
Continuing onto a player that stood out as the primary glue-guy for this team throughout camp, Christopher Taylor. He’s a wiry, team-first wing prospect that displayed his ability to do a little bit of everything. Taylor attacked the basket, made plays off the bounce, scored with nice efficiency, and set up others whenever possible. He played consistently hard on both ends of the floor and rebounded the ball pretty well for his position. Taylor offers a terrific balance on the court and looks to make the best possible play at all times. Next in his development process is working to add strength, as it would make him a more physical defender. Coach McFadden on Taylor: “Christopher showed signs of toughness at times. He can handle the ball and makes plays for himself and others pretty well at times. Other times, Chris can get caught standing at the three-point line. He has great upside in the future.” Taylor made his presence felt in a variety of different ways and could emerge as a contributor for West Florence sooner than later.
#95: 6’5 ’22 Collin Ferguson (Barnwell)
Finishing up, we look at a player that possesses a quality crossroads between production and long-term upside, Collin Ferguson. He’s a wiry, long-bodied forward/post prospect with phenomenal inside-out potential as a scorer, given his useful interior game and range from three-point territory. Ferguson knocked down multiple jumpers from midrange and beyond the arc while also showing his passing instincts quite regularly. He plays hard on both ends of the floor and is willing to make the hustle plays whenever possible. Next in his development process is working to add strength, as it will make him a better finisher and more confident interior player. Coach McFadden on Ferguson: “Collin did not have a great day shooting the ball but definitely displayed the ability to knock down shots from the perimeter. He really rebounded the ball at times. Collin settled for three-pointers too often. He was a good kid to coach and played hard throughout the day.” Ferguson enjoyed a pretty nice showing at camp and will be a prospect to keep an eye on going forward.