Team 13
Coach: Andres Blondmonville
#14: 5’9 ’27 Kenyion Cunningham (Rocky River)
Starting off, we look at a player who stood out through his ability to produce within the flow of the action, Kenyion Cunningham. He’s a scrappy, high-motor guard prospect who displayed a useful penetration sense and off-ball presence. Cunningham utilizes his quick first step to touch the paint, where he’s able to finish or set up others at a solid rate. He contains his assignment well as a defender at the point of attack and secures rebounds well for his size/position. Next in his development process is working on becoming a craftier ball-handler, as it would make him a more reliable creator. Coach Blondmonville on Cunningham: “Kenyion is a high-energy guard with lots of potential. Decent ball-handler who can knock down the open shot. Good finisher around the rim. Displayed a decent attitude and ability to accept coaching. He can continue to work on refining his overall game.” Cunningham enjoyed a solid showing at camp and should be a useful piece for Rocky River over the coming years.
#20: 5’10 ’27 Justin Vining (Fox Creek)
Next, we look at a player who showcased an impactful identity on both ends of the floor, Justin Vining. He’s a smart, skilled guard prospect with a high motor and unselfish approach to the game. Vining is a quality creator with the handle, vision, and decision-making to effectively dictate the action with the ball in his hands. He shoots the ball at a high percentage from midrange and beyond the arc, but also looks to attack closeouts as needed. On the other end, Vining is a reliable defender with great anticipation and understanding of positioning. He rebounds at a strong rate for his size/position. Next in his development process is working to improve his transition defense, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Blondmonville on Vining: “Justin is a high-IQ guard who can get teammates a shot when needed. Great shooting, both inside and out. Smart and willing defender who plays with consistent energy.” Vining proved to be an asset during camp and should be a difference-maker at Fox Creek going forward.
#53: 5’11 ’27 Jahleel Sanders (Cane Bay)
Moving forward, we look at a player who found consistent success with or without the ball in his hands, Jahleel Sanders. He’s a smart, tough guard prospect with a terrific motor and understanding of how to impact the game on both ends of the floor. Sanders is a capable three-point shooter, but arguably finds most of his opportunities when getting downhill and attacking the basket. He finishes and knocks down midrange jumpers at a quality rate. On the other end, Sanders is a solid all-around defender who contains his assignment well. Next in his development process is working on his awareness as an off-ball defender, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Blondmonville on Sanders: “Jahleel has a big guard frame with good ball skills. Smart defender and willing passer. Had an excellent attitude and accepts coaching extremely well.” Sanders did a lot of things well during his time at camp and will be a prospect to monitor for Cane Bay over the coming years.
#67: 6’0 ’27 Rickey Littlejohn (Heritage Homeschool)
Continuing forward, we look at a player who possesses an impressive amount of polish, Rickey Littlejohn. He’s a smart, crafty guard prospect who displays a high motor and the ability to fill it up in a variety of different ways. Littlejohn handles the ball with poise, breaks down defenders, and touches the paint with relative ease. He makes smart decisions off the bounce and looks to set up others whenever possible. Littlejohn is a reliable scorer from all levels but is arguably at his best when attacking the basket. He’s also comfortable at creating for himself or finding opportunities as a cutter. Defensively, Littlejohn does a solid job of containing his assignment, forcing turnovers, and generating transition play. Next in his development process is working on the release time of his jumper, as it would make him a better spot-up threat. Coach Blondmonville on Littlejohn: “Rickey is a really good ball-handler with crafty driving ability. Good court vision and finishing ability around the rim. Willing defender. Looks to make the right play.” Littlejohn proved to be a leader during camp and should be a focal point at Heritage Homeschool going forward.
#74: 6’1 ’27 Elijah Major (Blythewood)
Next, we look at a player who made a lasting impression through his ability to fill in the gaps on both ends of the floor, Elijah Major. He’s a steady, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with a solid blend of feel, motor, and unselfishness. Major displayed the ability to knock down shots, finish around the basket, or move without the ball. He does a great job of making plays in transition. Major utilizes his sharp quickness to force turnovers and keep opponents in front defensively. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more reliable creator. Coach Blondmonville on Major: “Elijah is a good guard with above-average athleticism. Good ball skills and an able defender. Possesses a high IQ and positive attitude. Accepts coaching decently well.” Major enjoyed a quality showing at camp and has the tools to be a useful contributor for Blythewood over the coming years.
#77: 6’1 ’27 Dakari Worley (Mullins)
Moving forward, we look at a player who easily stood out as the best defender on this team, Dakari Worley. He’s a tough, unselfish guard prospect with quality feel and a nonstop motor. Worley offers a steady, well-rounded offensive game with the ability to finish, knock down shots, and create off the bounce. However, he’s more than comfortable as a cutter and finds opportunities within the flow of the action. On the other end, Worley is a rugged nightmare for opponents. His combination of quickness, toughness, and sheer physicality make him a real problem. Worley suffocates opposing ball-handlers into turnovers and miscues with regularity. Next in his development process is working on his consistency as a three-point shooter, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Blondmonville on Worley: “Dakari is a great all-around defender and high-energy kid. Great teammate. Handles the ball well in the open court. Loved his attitude, motor, and willingness to accept coaching.” Worley proved to be an asset during camp and should be a meaningful piece for Mullins going forward.
#139: 6’2 ’27 Alex McIlwain (York)
Continuing forward, we look at a player who consistently shined through his energy on both ends of the floor, Alex McIlwain. He’s a smart, scrappy wing/forward prospect with a nonstop motor and unselfish approach to the game. McIlwain is a useful offensive piece who can finish around the basket or knock down open shots along the perimeter. That being said, he doesn’t necessarily require the ball to be effective. McIlwain is a great cutter who regularly finds opportunities by simply moving without the ball. He’s comfortable defending multiple positions and displays great instincts on that end of the floor. McIlwain forces turnovers at a nice rate and makes hustle plays whenever possible. He also sets the tone as a rebounder and shows no fear of mixing it up among bigger opponents. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better creator off the bounce. Coach Blondmonville on McIlwain: “Alex plays with great energy. Relentless rebounder who constantly outworks opponents for extra opportunities. Possesses the right attitude for the game. Needs to work on ball skills.” McIlwain made a strong impact during camp and should be a difference-maker for York going forward.
#147: 6’3 ’27 Michael Ocean-Bailey (New Hope)
Next, we look at a player who highlighted an impactful identity on both ends of the floor, Michael Ocean-Bailey. He’s a skilled, high-motor wing prospect with a nice combination of IQ, unselfishness, and ability with or without the ball in his hands. Ocean-Bailey is an excellent spot-up option from beyond the arc. He moves well without the ball, hits midrange jumpers, and attacks the basket and finishes whenever possible. Ocean-Bailey is a smart passer who defers to others as needed. He’s also a solid defender and strong rebounder for his size/position. Next in his development process is working to improve his transition defense, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Blondmonville on Ocean-Bailey: “Michael is a big-bodied wing with a high motor and the ability to impact the game in several ways. Displays really good shooting touch from beyond the arc. Possesses leadership qualities. Good defender.” Ocean-Bailey did a lot of things well during camp and has the tools to be a focal point for New Hope over the coming years.
#153: 6’4 ’27 Colton Kreger (Powdersville)
Finishing up, we look at a player who naturally causes matchup problems with his combination of size and skill, Colton Kreger. He’s a smart, versatile wing/forward prospect with a high motor and polished skillset. Kreger is capable of scoring the ball from all levels and possesses the necessary creation instincts to consistently generate looks for himself and others. He’s a reliable off-ball threat who moves well to find opportunities as a cutter or spot-up option. Kreger defends with phenomenal energy and forces turnovers at a quality rate. He also rebounds at a high volume and is capable of pushing the break in transition. Next in his development process is working to become a craftier ball-handler, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Blondmonville on Kreger: “Colton is a high-IQ forward with great outside shooting touch. Defends with his feet and not his hands. Good rebounder and willing passer. Loved his attitude, acceptance of coaching, and general approach to the game.” Kreger stood out as a difference-maker at camp and should be a focal point for Powdersville over the foreseeable future.