Dayton Team Camp: 2022 Names to Know
The 2022 class was well represented at UD last weekend. Many of the guys in this list have shown they have the skillset to excel with their varsity teams in November and will be names to watch for the future.…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 class was well represented at UD last weekend. Many of the guys in this list have shown they have the skillset to excel with their varsity teams in November and will be names to watch for the future.
Sean Jones (Gahanna Lincoln)
I finally see what the big deal is about Jones. The sophomore-to-be sensation excelled against a solid C-J squad at UD’s camp. Jones excelled in drive & kick situations, allowing the Lions to score points on the perimeter and draw C-J’s defense out on the perimeter as a result. He does everything for Gahanna on both ends of the floor and has shown his potential to be a star for years to come.
D.J. Moore (Worthington Christian)
This was the first time I saw Worthington Christian and I have to say, Moore is one of the best young prospects in Central Ohio. One of the best ball-handlers regardless of class, Moore was quick with his dribble and possessed an explosive first step on the dribble drive. I loved seeing him use the dribble to avoid double teams and keeping his head up to move the ball instead of keeping for himself. This is rare for an underclassmen to excel in, yet Moore looked so comfortable against pressure.
Amari Lyles (Beechcroft)
A long wing, Lyles has the athletic tools to be a star in the Columbus City League. He has a nice vertical leap and can finish in traffic and over defenders. Unfortunately, he needs to work on his ball control as he was called for two charges in a game against Worthington Christian. If he can fix this, he has the chance to be a special player as he gets to the rim at will.
Trey Dennis (Trotwood-Madison)
When you see Dennis on the basketball hardwood, you can see he already has the physical build to play at the varsity level. On the offensive end, he can use both hands and is a solid athlete. He has shown his playmaking ability on the perimeter and in the paint which will help relieve the losses of Justin Stephens and Amari Davis for the Rams. He should make an immediate impact for Trotwood come November.
Tymier Blanton (Trotwood-Madison)
Blanton demonstrates similar traits to former Ram Amari Davis. Although not as explosive of a scorer yet, he offensively has a very nice jump shot. Possessing a great release and solid follow through, he has the potential to be quite an offensive weapon. Similar to Davis, Blanton sits down on defense and has shown he can be a next level defender. He will earn serious playing time with this defensive pressure.
Kobe Peck (Lakota East)
Peck showed he can help alleviate the loss of several Thunderhawk players from the 2019 class. Overall he has great athleticism for a sophomore-to-be. A great finisher and able to run the point, Peck will have the chance to be an immediate help for Lakota East. He is also a very quick defensive player, able to defend either guard positions.
Robbie Cass (Aiken)
Cass has greatly improved since the last time I saw him play during the Regionals. Playing with more aggressiveness and confidence, Robbie was doing whatever he wanted on the perimeter. Able to beat defenders consistently off the dribble, he showed he can be a next level PG and will be a huge part of Aiken’s success come November.