KSU Team Camp Pt 2: Players to Watch

Keith Agran

June 22, 2021 @ 08:05 PM

Here are some Players to Watch from Saturday's action at KSU’s team camp (in no particular order): [player_tooltip player_id="1049036" first="MJ" last="Winter"], 6-1, PG, 2022, Mount Pisgah >> Perhaps the most sound and purely polished guard I saw all day, made it look easy showing off his superior defensive traits to go with speed to the basket and shooting from multiple ranges, will have the ball for the Pats and will draw plenty of next-level eyeballs. [player_tooltip player_id="983506" first="Delrecco" last="Gillespie"], 6-7, SF, 2022, East Coweta >> Made a statement, thoroughly dominant inside and showed off mid-range shooting game, beast on boards, fluid mover, a fast-riser for sure. [player_tooltip player_id="870172" first="Sammy" last="Moss"], 6-4, SG, 2022, East Coweta >> Fiery leader with a motor that never subsides, has explosiveness in the open floor and a smooth shooting touch, versatile defender. [player_tooltip player_id="1045092" first="Wade" last="Kahl"], 6-7, PF, 2022, Centennial >> Game has come a long way in a year, more and more comfortable on the catch with back to basket, shooting range has improved, nice rim protection. [player_tooltip player_id="873090" first="Mansir" last="Williamson"], 6-2, CG, 2023, Centennial >> One of the state’s top CG’s in the class, has all the moxie and skill for the lead guard but can be hot from deep as a wing, elite defender, set for monster breakout. [player_tooltip player_id="1036789" first="Kyle" last="Burns"], 6-2, SG, 2022, Wheeler >> Finally in a feature role has shown lots of confidence in his varied O-game, playing alongside [player_tooltip player_id="820278" first="Isaiah" last="Collier"] and [player_tooltip player_id="870166" first="Juvon" last="Gamory"] in an experienced and skilled backcourt for the 2-time defending state champs. [player_tooltip player_id="820295" first="Jalen" last="Hilliard"], 6-5, SF, 2023, McEachern >> This mostly new roster has a lot of intriguing pieces but Hilliard’s unreal athleticism and versatility at 6-5 gives this young bunch a lift as they jell and rebuild under a new staff. [player_tooltip player_id="870150" first="Jared" last="Russo"], 6-9, PF, 2022, River Ridge >> Has been putting together a really strong spring as he’s brought the energy and showed the variety he can offer facing up or catching in close. [player_tooltip player_id="870203" first="Braden" last="Pierce"], 6-11, C, 2022, River Ridge >> Well-documented rise in both skill and stature and combining now with a rejuvenated Russo for a beast of a comb inside, scoring, shot-blocking, rebounding, passing, it’s all been there for Pierce. [player_tooltip player_id="1049232" first="David" last="Hansraj"], 6-1, CG, 2023, River Ridge >> Another rapid-riser whose superb work with Georgia Stars hasn’t missed a beat with RRHS, stronger, more composed, more mature as a scorer and it’s been fun to watch. Josh Dixon, 5-10, PG, 2025, North Cobb Christian >> Having seen a handful of 2025s this month Dixon has emerged as a must-see attraction at lead guard, mature and skilled he has speed and scoring talent, will be huge for what can be a special NCCS team this fall. [player_tooltip player_id="873083" first="Mason" last="Etter"], 6-5, SF, 2023, Etowah >> More special play from Etter at KSU, the full gamut of scoring options for him now is impressive, with fellow 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1042849" first="Brandon" last="Rechsteiner"] and 2022s [player_tooltip player_id="1049037" first="Josh" last="Hughes"] and Dajuan Devonish also starring this spring that has Eagle fans excited about ’21-22. Eamonn Kenah, 6-5, SG/SF, 2022, St Pius >> Such versatility to play multiple spots, sneaky athletic with ballhandling, rise off the deck and shooting, can guard the whole floor, due for a monster breakout season, with Devin Portee makes up on of the best backcourts in the ATL-Metro. [player_tooltip player_id="1215445" first="Spencer" last="Elliott"], 6-8, PF, 2023, St Pius >> Newly arrived as a transfer, has the look of a potential star with a wiry yet agile frame, the game is on the come but inside 15 feet has great quickness and finishing ability at the cup.