Standout Seniors & Juniors: MSU Denver Team Camps

<p>[player_tooltip player_id="972419" first="Rickey" last="Mitchell"] – Smoky Hill – 23’</p> <p>The Smoky Hill point guard showed he cannot be stopped when the defense allows him to get to his spots. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/DSC_0734.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1215875 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/DSC_0734-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" /></a>Mitchell plays a smooth brand of ball, primarily using an array of technical step-backs and gather steps to create good looks. Against a smaller Sierra High School team, Mitchell dropped 51 points with at least six unassisted three pointers. After the first few minutes of the second half, it was clear no one would be able to slow down Mitchell, as he continued to maintain control of the game. What’s notable is the day before, Mitchell did not have a strong outing against fellow 5A Dakota Ridge. It is clear he put in the necessary work after a disappointing outing.</p> <p>Frankie Iyeŕe – Greeley Central – 22’</p> <p>Cousin of recent NBA draftee, Udoka Azubuike, Frankie Iyeŕe plays with a similar level of energy to that of his cousin. The 6’7 lefty plays incredibly physical, using his body in every way imaginable to gain an advantage. When he has the ball in his hands, he is almost always driving to the rim looking for his own shot. Due to high school recruiting issues, Iyeŕe has had trouble staying consistent for a specific<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/DSC_0733-crop-3872x2543-1623706555.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1215872 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/DSC_0733-crop-3872x2543-1623706555-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> school. In turn, his playing time against other 5A schools has been limited, hurting his chances at gaining experience. Iyeŕe plays fast, at times he needs to slow down and survey what the defense is doing whether it be a double, hedge, or baseline trap. Even though Iyeŕe is mainly an interior presence, his free throw form leaves room for him to grow as a floor spacer going forward.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="965811" first="Chase" last="D’Agostino"] – Araphaoe – 22’</p> <p>Arapahoe guard [player_tooltip player_id="965811" first="Chase" last="D’Agostino"] is a phenomenal utility piece that can do a little bit of everything. For starters, D’Agostino is a legitimate athlete that has the lateral quickness to keep up with most Colorado guards. He even pops as a vertical athlete, using this skill to create more rebounding and second chance opportunities. On offense, he takes what the defense gives him, primarily scoring off of backdoor cuts or by capitalizing off of the opponents’ missed rotations. When driving to the rim, he can readjust mid-air for layups or go through contact, either way he will put pressure on the defense.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="972418" first="Jayson" last="Lewis"] – Smoky Hill – 23’</p> <p>Out of anybody on Smoky Hill, Lewis benefitted the most from their transition centric offense. During these fast breaks, Lewis was dazzling as he threw down a couple dunks and even attempted a windmill. </p> <p><img class="size-medium wp-image-1215882 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/DSC_0738-crop-3379x2219-1623706901-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></p> <p>At 5’11, Lewis made it clear that he can feast above the rim, but what stuck out most was his transition passing. Throughout the weekend, Lewis was the only player continuously slinging halfcourt dimes with one arm. Lewis and Mitchell will be showtime basketball for the next two seasons, do yourself a favor keep an eye out for them.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="967542" first="Kaleb" last="Mitchell"] – Fountain Fort Carson – 22’</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="967542" first="Kaleb" last="Mitchell"] is a 6’8 rim protector with a variety of intriguing ancillary skills. Originally picking up basketball in 7^th grade, Mitchell moves much quicker than most 6’8 athletes. He’s most often down low fighting for rebounds but showed potential to stretch out the floor with his jumper, which he uses conservatively. Mitchell’s most transferrable skill to the college level is his shot blocking, where he averaged 2.8 per game in his junior year of high school. His presence alone has an impact on opposing teams’ shot selection, where they shy away from at-rim attempts when he is lurking in the paint.</p>