Fab 40 ENC Camp Standouts: Unsigned Senior Guards
The Fab40 Camp was a huge success this past Saturday with over 25 college coaches from the Division II, Division III, NAIA and junior college levels. There was a good amount of talent to choose from and everybody brought their A-game…
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Continue ReadingThe Fab40 Camp was a huge success this past Saturday with over 25 college coaches from the Division II, Division III, NAIA and junior college levels. There was a good amount of talent to choose from and everybody brought their A-game with offers on the line.
The Fab40 Camp MVP was 6-foot-0 Darryl McCaster Jr. (James Kenan), a member of the Blue Chips squad. McCaster was one guard that was active on both ends. One as his team’s floor general then on the other end as a pest on defense. McCaster showed off his abilities to get to the rim and absorb contact as well as his ability to knock down the outside jumper. On defense, he made his presence known as well with his on-ball defense and rebounding. By the end of the day, his award came as a no-brainer to many coaches, scouts and media in attendance.
Nate Yow – 5-foot-11 – Grace Christian
Nate Yow has all the makings and build of a 3-point shooter, but don’t underestimate his athleticism. Yow won the 3-point Shooting Contest at the Fab40 ENC Camp but he’s got as much confidence getting to the rim as he does shooting from behind the arc. He certainly got some looks with his play on Saturday.
Trey Bell – 6-foot-3 – Seventy-First
Trey Bell was a little late to the camp but when he showed up, he made his presence known. Bell made his first two 3-point attempts once he checked into his first minutes of action and showed good command for creating his own shot, whether off the ball or with it in his hands. He’s got the ideal size to play both guard spots at the next level.
Jaylan Neal – 6-foot-2 – Southeast Raleigh
Jaylan Neal was one of the best two-way guards at the Fab40 Camp. His ability to pressure the basketball and force turnovers allowed him to get out on the break and do what he does best which is finish at the rim with an athletic dunk. Neal had a number of impressive finishes and was a leader with his play on defense.
Keonte Bradley – 6-foot-4 – St. David’s
Keonte Bradley was another top performer on the day at the guard position. With his size and frame at 6-foot-4, Bradley is a force with the basketball in his hands and a tough draw on defense. Bradley also has a long and wiry frame for his size, making him an interchangeable prospect at the forward position.
He can create in transition, shoot the 3-ball and attack the rim. With his ability to play both inside and out, he’ll certainly start getting some looks.
George Jones – 6-foot-2 – Pamlico
George Jones is listed at just 6-foot-2 but he certainly plays a whole lot bigger than that. Jones wasn’t always running the point guard position but when he attacked the rim, defenders had a tough time stopping him. He’s also got a nice touch from behind the arc as well.
Defensively, he’s relentless and uses his long reach to his advantage. He forced some turnovers and played his role well as one of his team’s better defenders.
D.J. Thomas – 5-foot-7 – Broughton
D.J. Thomas was probably the smallest guard in the Fab40 Camp but don’t tell him that. Thomas was fearless on both ends, despite being at a significant height disadvantage in most matchups. He wasn’t the efficient-scorer that I was used to seeing but he made his presence known on every possession, on both ends.
Raquan Vann – 6-foot-2 – South Central
Raquan Vann is coming off quite a historic season with the South Central Falcons. He played behind Shykiem Phillips at the off-guard position but he was able to show off his floor game some in the Fab40. Vann is certainly a prospect worth giving a look.
Brandon Murray – 6-foot-4 – Freedom Christian
6-foot-4 prospect Brandon Murray has tweener prospect written all over him. He’s a good enough shooter to play the guard position and has the size to play the 3-spot. Defensively, he wasn’t the easiest to score on, either. He could be a solid two-way threat.