University of Missouri Elite Camp (2017 Standouts)
The University of Missouri Elite Camp attracted several top players from around the Show-Me State. Here is a look at some of the top Class of 2017 players who participated in the camp: Steve Dulley 6’2″ Lincoln Prep: The muscular…
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Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri Elite Camp attracted several top players from around the Show-Me State. Here is a look at some of the top Class of 2017 players who participated in the camp:
Steve Dulley 6’2″ Lincoln Prep: The muscular combo guard was the most impressive player in the camp. He was a dominant player on offense without ever trying to force the action. He scored on a variety of drives to the basket and mid range jumpers. He took smaller defenders into the low post and scored easily. When left open, Dulley knocked down a number of 3-pointers with consistency. Dulley accomplished all of this while being unselfish as he set up his teammates with a number of exquisite passes off the dribble. He is definitely one of the top guards in the state.
Richard Henderson 6’6″ Pattonville: The athletic power forward enjoyed an excellent camp with his combination of power and activity in the low post. As usual, Henderson provided us with many ways to dunk the basketball, as is his custom. The camp’s open play atmosphere in games also gave him a chance to handle the ball a little bit and he took advantage with some coast to coast drives to the rim for easy layups. Henderson is always going to get positive results because of his high motor. The next step in his development will be the development of a consistent 15 footer to his effective post game.
Isaiah Wilson 5’11” Father Tolton: This young man had some of the slickest handles in the camp. Wilson’s pitty-pat was not only for show, but he used it to effectively create space for his feathery jumpers, which were from the mid-range and 3-point distance. He did a nice job pushing the pace and scored many baskets in transition. He played very fast, but never seemed to be in a hurry and out of control. With the imminent transfer of five-star teammates Michael and Jontay Porter to Seattle, Wilson will become a more dominant scorer at Tolton. He looked like a player who is ready to take on the challenge.
Destan Williams 5’9″ Pattonville: The diminutive point guard provided a lot of excitement with his ability to handle the ball and create offense for himself and his teammates. He is one of the best in the state in the pick and roll offense with his ability to turn the corner and score at all three levels. Williams is quick and decisive in his movements with the ball and he can stop on the dime and elevate for his jumpers off the dribble. He is also an effective passer with both hands.
Kamari Balton 6’1″ Jefferson City: An excellent two-way combo guard, Balton was easily the best defensive player in the camp. He was quite disruptive with his tenacity and quick hands. In one game alone, he picked the pocket of three different ball handlers in the open court and stripped two other post players on help defense. He also did a nice job of moving his feet and staying with some quick guards who were trying their best to shake him with the dribble. He was no slouch on offense either as he scored in transition and on several nice drives to the basket. Balton made his share of perimeter shots to keep defenses honest.
Tremaine Banks 6’2″ Grandview: The talented guard is a player who you may not pay much attention to during the game, then all of the sudden, you look up and he has about 15 points and four steals. He is a smooth ball handler who has perfected the lost art of the mid-range jumper as he hit several of them during the camp. He also scored on the drive and from 3-point range. Banks also gave a very good effort on the defensive end against some very talented guards.
Cody Glenn 6’0″ Lawson: It was my first look at this guard from Northwest Missouri and I was impressed with what I saw. He was one of the best in the camp at moving without the ball and finding the open spots. Once he got the ball, he delivered several 3-pointers. He is a good ball handler and an excellent passer off the dribble. Lawson found open teammates with some very nifty passes from different angles.
Payton Sellers 6’6″ Principia: This unheralded forward did a nice job in the camp. He was productive because he played hard and was very active. He was very effective when driving the ball to the basket and on several jumpers off the catch. Sellers was an active rebounder who also got his share of buckets in the paint.