Carolina Dream Team
6'5 '20 Daymond Tinsley- The strong-bodied forward was among the most versatile prospects
on Championship Sunday. He has nice length and frequently uses it on offense for finishes over
defenders. He alters plenty of shots, but still possesses remaining upside as a rim-protector and
overall defensive presence. Tinsley is a lot to handle in transition, especially when getting
downhill and attacking the cup. There should be no questions about his performance, as he was
consistently the best player on the floor.
6'6 '20 Tyron Fleming- The big man is on a short list of incredibly intriguing prospects with
high upside. He has a phenomenal frame with an impressive wingspan; his strength isn't elite,
but it certainly could be one day, and he'll destroy opponents if that time comes. Right now,
Fleming mainly focuses on rim-running, and he's pretty good at it. He rebounds, defends, and
finishes pretty well. Expect big things from Fleming, especially if he can continue to develop his
ball-handling and overall feel for the game.
Team FLY
6'3 '20 Austin Locklear- The most polished two-way player for Team FLY was certainly
Locklear, who had a clear impact from start to finish. He scored fairly well, especially inside the
arc and showed a willingness to rebound on every possession. Locklear was able to make plays
on defense, forcing turnovers and then finishing the opportunity in transition.
Capital City Vipers
6'2 '21 Tysean Dawson- The lead guard was simply excellent during their final game on Sunday,
doing a lot of everything, but his rebounding shone brighter than all the other categories. He's a
solid teammate that makes quality decisions with the ball, both as a scorer and playmaker.
Dawson has a physically-advanced frame, which basically allows him to go toe-to-toe with
anyone on the opposing team whenever he wants, including most centers. He has a lot of tools
and will definitely be worth noting for the future.
6'6 '20 Leon Moore III- The final game for Capital City Vipers featured Moore, a lengthy big
man that has only begun to scratch the surface of his two-way abilities. He might be taller than
his listed height, but he could also continue growing into his body, so his potential is pretty
obvious. Moore doesn't force the action offensively and usually sticks to his role within the
team: running the floor and altering shots. He should continue to improve and grow physically
over the next few years.
Garner Road-Whitley
5'11 '21 Michael Best Jr.- The two-way guard quickly emerged as the top player on this squad,
setting the table offensively, forcing turnovers on defense, and making his presence felt in
transition. Best has decent size and looks likely to continue growing in terms of height. He's
more of a natural scorer, but Best also possesses quality IQ and has the ability to make really
crafty passes, especially in traffic.
5'9 '21 Benjamin Hines- Few guys were able to make an offensive impact quite like Hines, who
simply got whatever he wanted on that end. He hit an abundance of jumpers throughout this
contest, from midrange and three-point territory, and made terrific decisions with the ball. He's
somewhat small, but he understands how to operate without great size. Opponents try to take
advantage of him due to size restraints, but Hines is far tougher than he looks and will go right at
the teeth of the defense.
Team Cobras
6'0 '21 Keith McDuffie- There have been an abundance of 'glue-guy' prospects on display, but
few can match the passion and intensity of McDuffie. The strong-bodied guard plays with a
mean streak and protects his teammates at all costs. Offensively, he utilizes his size to post-up
smaller guards while showcasing his ability to knock down jumpers from midrange and three-
point territory. McDuffie was great in transition all day and displayed impressive end-to-end
speed in those situations.
5'3 '21 Kadyn Dawkins- We wrote on Dawkins earlier today, but his play was simply too
exceptional to ignore. The natural point guard still showcased his high-level playmaking
abilities, but looked to score a little more in this game. He doesn't hunt for shots, however,
Dawkins is very smooth and can generate offense from any spot on the floor. Few guys were
able to stop him from getting downhill and finishing with finesse at the rim.
Team FLY
6'2 '20 Jay Joseph- The most productive player for Team FLY was the versatile two-way
forward. He made the biggest impact on defense with his ability to defend multiple positions and
force turnovers. Joseph knows how to properly clear out space and position himself for rebounds
on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he was a tough matchup for opponents and usually took
them down low, since smaller players typically guarded him. There was a lot to like about
Joseph's performance today, especially that he never tired out and sprinted in transition from
start to finish.