Team 1
Coach: Jordan Washington
#100: 5'7 '23 My'kel Croker (Lake City)
Starting things off, we look at a player who consistently made an impact despite being among the smallest campers on display, My'kel Croker. He's a quick, heady, smart lead guard prospect with a high motor, unselfish mentality, and the ability to outwork his assignment on either end of the floor. Croker played extremely hard at all times, including during stations, and highlighted leadership by example throughout the day. He's a capable three-point shooter, but arguably at his best when getting downhill and attacking the basket'where he's able to finish or set up others. Croker handles the ball well, defends bigger than his size, and can blow past the opposition in transition with the ball in his hands. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would only make him a better finisher through contact. Coach Washington on Croker: 'My'kel is a high-motor guard who runs a team well and defends the length of the court. Can work to improve as a three-point shooter, but really excels in transition. I liked the way My'Kel competed today.' Croker proved to be a definite asset during camp and should be a primary contributor for Lake City during the upcoming season.
#118: 6'0 '23 Jordan Miller (Dorman)
Next, we look at a player that arguably stood out as the main leader and overall tone-setter of this team throughout the day, Jordan Miller. He's a smart, tough, well-rounded guard prospect with the tools to reliably dictate the offensive action from either backcourt position. Miller is a crafty ball-handler and playmaker with the necessary approach to seek out the best available option on nearly every possession. He's a quality athlete with a rugged defensive nature, strong instincts for forcing turnovers, and the ability to apply pressure in transition at a seemingly nonstop rate. Miller scores the ball effectively from all levels, makes a nice impact on the glass, and simply stands out as a competitor that every type of coach should want on their team. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would open up even more spot-up opportunities alongside another point guard. Coach Washington on Miller: 'Jordan was the leader of our group today. He handled the point guard position and was vocal on defense. He facilitated and scored from all three levels from start to finish. I can't wait to see how Jordan develops during the high school season; he will be one to watch.' Miller was clearly among the top performers on display, and should be a breakout candidate during his upcoming season at Dorman.
#135: 6'1 '25 Ziyon Harris (Gaffney)
Moving onto a player that found various ways to make an impact despite being among the younger campers on this team, Ziyon Harris. He's an unselfish, high-motor guard prospect with a team-first mentality and strong penetration sense. Harris is able to create for himself and others as needed, and can finish effectively around the basket. He contains his assignment well defensively and plays bigger than his size would imply as a rebounder. Harris displayed nice adaptability within the confines of the team structure, and was able to produce without ever needing to force the action. Next in his development process is working to become a more consistent three-point shooter, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Washington on Harris: 'Ziyon is a nice young guard who can attack the basket very well. He needs to improve on his decision making and ball-handling just a little bit more, but has a bright future ahead.' Harris enjoyed a nice showing at camp and will definitely be a player to watch progress over the coming years at Gaffney.
#136: 6'1 '23 Jy Gladden (Lancaster)
Continuing onto a player that simply knows how to produce, regardless of role or surrounding teammates, Jy Gladden. He's a long, team-first guard prospect with the blend of skill, athleticism, and toughness to make his presence consistently felt on both ends of the floor. Gladden is arguably at his best in transition, but more than capable of creating for himself and others or finding opportunities without the ball in his hands. He's a quality finisher, unselfish passer, and rugged defender with the ability to force turnovers at a steady rate. Gladden also rebounds the ball well for his size/position. Next in his development process is working on his consistency as a shooter off the dribble, as it would make him even tougher for opponents to contain. Coach Washington on Gladden: 'Jy is a good-sized guard who handles the ball well and attacks the basket at a nice rate. He can really get downhill and defends at a high level. Jy can continue to work on facilitating the ball and being a vocal leader at the point guard position.' Gladden found a variety of ways to make his presence felt and should be due for a productive high school season at Lancaster.
#151: 6'2 '23 Taevean Famutimi-Brown (Trinity Byrnes)
Next, we look at a player that possesses a nice crossroads between productivity and long-term upside, Taevean Famutimi-Brown. He's a long, wiry guard prospect with excellent physical tools and a blossoming skillset. Famutimi-Brown is quick and utilizes a blend of strength and craftiness to navigate through traffic when penetrating. He's able to finish with either hand or through contact, and displayed an understanding of how to operate with or without the ball in his hands. Famutimi-Brown also rebounds well for his position, and is capable of pushing the break nicely in transition. Next in his development process is working on his awareness as an off-ball defender, as it would allow him to force more turnovers by intercepting passing lanes. Coach Washington on Famutimi-Brown: 'This young man plays at a high level and is a buy-now prospect for college coaches. He's a big guard with good ball-handling skills. He can continue to work on his defensive presence, both on and off the ball, and being more vocal.' Famutimi-Brown did a variety of things well at camp and should see an uptick in his overall recruitment sooner than later.
#153: 6'3 '25 Kaleb Phillips (Gaffney)
Moving onto a player who arguably stood out as the most reliable shooting threat on this team, Kaleb Phillips. He's a young, smart, sturdy guard prospect with a low-maintenance identity and the ability to make an impact with or without the ball in his hands. Phillips is a nice cutter and spot-up threat with an understanding of how to find seams within the defense and immediately capitalize. He's a solid defender and rebounder, particularly for his age, and doesn't look to force the action on either end of the floor. Phillips can create for himself or others as needed, but typically looks to find opportunities as an off-ball threat. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him more physically imposing on either side of the ball. Coach Washington on Phillips: 'Kaleb was a sharpshooter for me throughout the day. He spot-up and shot it well, but also showed the ability to hit jumpers off screens. Kaleb can continue to develop his ball-handling and decision making.' Phillips enjoyed a quality showing at camp, and should be a major contributor over the coming years for Gaffney.
#154: 6'3 '25 Donyell Wright (James Island Charter)
Continuing onto a player that possesses a pretty intriguing variety of tools, Donyell Wright. He's a wiry, long-bodied wing prospect with toughness, defensive prowess, and a willingness to make hustle plays on either side of the ball. Wright is a useful cutter with solid capabilities as a finisher and shooter along the perimeter. He also works very well within the team concept and consistently looks to make the right play. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player on both ends of the floor. Coach Washington on Wright: 'Donyell is a tough player who plays at a high level and defends well. He needs to improve as a ball-handler down the road in his development. I can't wait to see what he does over the course of his next season.' Wright found various opportunities during his time at camp and has the necessary tools to progress into a strong contributor for James Island Charter over the coming years.
#171: 6'4 '23 Justice Johnson (Richland Northeast)
Next, we look at a player who made a pretty lasting impression with his active interior presence on both ends of the floor, Justice Johnson. He's a tough, high-motor forward prospect with a strong body and the ability to outwork opponents as a two-way rebounder. Johnson is a nice finisher, capable defender, and runs the floor hard in transition. He's capable of making hustle plays and does a great job of operating within his role at all times. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better ball-handler and overall creator. Coach Washington on Johnson: 'Justice is a good player who really has a lot of upside with his combination of size and ability to rebound/being active near the basket. He needs to continue being aggressive at attacking the ball and rim. Justice can also work on his overall intensity defensively.' Johnson enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should be a primary contributor for Richland Northeast during the upcoming season.
#172: 6'4 '25 Tristan Thompson (Trinity Byrnes)
Finishing up, we look at a player who easily stood out as one of the top young campers in attendance, Tristan Thompson. He's a tough, inside-out wing/forward prospect with an IQ and skillset far beyond his current age. Thompson displays a high motor, blue-collar approach, and clear desire to do whatever possible to provide his team with an edge. He can already score in a variety of ways while defending multiple positions, outrebounding opposing interior players, and highlighting strong creation skills for his size/position. Thompson's mature, well-rounded game allows him to find opportunities alongside any collection of teammates. He doesn't possess any glaring weaknesses, and will only continue to get better in time. Next in his development process is continuing to expand his arsenal of moves out of the post, as it would complement his finishing ability and face-up game nicely. Coach Washington on Thompson: 'Tristan has good size for a young wing with a lot of potential. I will be excited to see his progression as he grows. He can shoot and handle it well for his size. Tristan can work on moving his feet in order to become a high-level defender.' Thompson did a ton of things well during camp and will be a prospect to monitor over the foreseeable future at Trinity Byrnes.