Standouts from Prep Hoops Top 250 Camp
The Prep Hoops Top 250 event was an opportunity for kids to get better through competition and an opportunity to showcase their game. Here are a few players who rose their stocks with coaches and peers.
Underclassmen standouts:
Cameron Bell (2019) 5’10 Millwood
Cameron Bell made a great impression on the coaches on Sunday. Bell is a talented point guard who can handle the ball with anyone in his class. He relies on those skills to get wherever he wants on the floor which is threating to a defense at all times. Bell never forced the issue, he just played his game which resulted in a large amount of fast break layups. Bell has a strong basketball IQ which will come in handy when heading into school ball with the Falcons.
Eli Hollis (2019) 6’7 El Reno
With great size, Eli did a great job of rebounding with two hands and making the right play. Most big men at his age are a black hole when they get it down low. However, Hollis was the opposite and was continuously looking for opportunities to make offense easier for his guards with screens and flashing to the high post. Hollis needs to build his confidence as a scorer on the block he has foundational tools that can be put to great use.
Kendural Jolley (2020) 5’8 PC North
The lefty from PC North was on fire throughout the event. Jolley hit one and it was on from there. He is small in stature but has a beautiful stroke and cannot be left open. Jolley also got to the rim at ease and created fast break opportunities for himself and others by getting deflections on defense. PC North has a lot of young talent entering the program and Jolley will be a core part of their future success.
Upperclassmen standouts:
Blake Owens (2018) 6’7 PC North
Owens showed why he is one of the better forwards in his class. At 6’7, Owens was able to block shots and rebound on a consistent basis. There were moments when he was facing a bigger opponent and used his agility to slash to the basket. Owens has excellent athletic ability and still has great touch on his jump shot. Owens can play the small forward position but his highest potential is as a stretch four who can shoot and put the ball on the floor versus mismatches. Owens made it very clear Sunday how tough of a matchup he is.
Aaron Lucas (2017) 5’10 Booker T. Washington
Aaron Lucas is a quick dynamic guard who can get to the rim at will. He showcased his ball handling skills the entire camp and left his defenders off balance. When his defenders began adjusting, Lucas started to hit the perimeter jumper. Lucas was aggressive and never let he defense relax when he had the ball in his hands. Booker T. Washington is in good hands when Lucas running the show.
Brewster Peacock (2017) 6’4 Verdigris
Peacock was one of the most talented players at the camp. Peacock scored at all three levels on the floor rather it was three’s, midrange jumpers, or lay ups. No one had an answer for Peacock and his ability to score on the block versus guards and blowing by big men with the dribble. It looked too easy for Peacock at times offensively. This camp was an opportunity for coaches to get to see the Verdigris star versus some top notch competition and he didn’t disappoint.
Carson Meier (2017) 6’4 Shawnee
Meier stood out from the beginning with his smooth jumper. His size allowed him to get his shot off with little to no effect from the defense. Meier stood out in the individual drills with his high skill level. It’s obvious that Meier has been coached up and he showed his feel for the game throughout the camp.