BSR Rising Stars Exposure Camp: Top Forwards/Bigs

With an impressive turnout and pool of talented prospects attending the Brooks Scouting Report Rising Stars Exposure Camp last weekend, the pool was filled with a wide range of forwards and bigs who all brought their A-game. Here is a full breakdown: Jacori Ervin, 6’8, Post/Forward, North Central (Spokane), C/O 2024 <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/IMG_2065-3-rotated.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-1415834 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/IMG_2065-3-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="274" /></a> As one of the most eye-popping prospects at the camp, Ervin instantly stood out with his length and ability to run the floor, rebound the basketball and be a constant lob target for his teammates in both the half court and on the break. He oozes raw athleticism and he has extreme bounce. With an impressive second jump when attacking the offensive glass, he can use that to finish over defenders before they get within reach of the board. His activity was off the charts on both Day 1 and Day 2. Jacori has a lot of room to grow and is on the come up, and if he can continue to improve his offensive skillset, he can get even more dangerous.   Kase Wynott, 6’5, Forward, Lapwai (Idaho), C/O 2024 <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/Kase-Wynott.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1230224 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/Kase-Wynott-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Just like he looked on the floor during his freshman and sophomore seasons at Lapwai High School (which resulted in back-to-back Idaho state championships), Kase Wynott played well beyond his years at the Brooks Exposure event as an all-around forward. Kase can fit into a lot of different roles on the court, Offensively: he took major strides and became a strong three-level scorer for the Wildcats, averaging 22 points and 8 rebounds a night. He finishes with a soft touch on his jumper and when he finishes through contact in the paint. Defensively: Kase can match up well against multiple positions and has a high IQ of where he’s supposed to be on the floor. Jeremiah Wright, 6’6, Forward/Post, Lynden Christian, C/O 2024 Jeremiah Wright was one of the most physical prospects over the weekend. Standing at 6-foot-6, Wright has a chiseled upper body and uses his strength to box out on the glass and finish through heavy traffic inside. Only a sophomore, Jeremiah played an important role in helping Lynden Christian capture its’ seventh state title. He has strong fundamentals and footwork, and consistently used it to his advantage against some of the smaller players at camp. I like what he brings to the table with his interior scoring ability and rebounding. [player_tooltip player_id="674431" first="Kamal" last="Muhammad"], 6’8, Forward/Post, Lakeside, C/O 2022 <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/IMG_1463-1-rotated.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1415837 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/IMG_1463-1-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a> If there was one thing that was on display for Kamal at the BSR camp, it was his ability to handle the rock and make plays as one of the biggest and strongest players during scrimmages. He is 6’8 with a muscular frame and can get to the basket whenever he wants to and convert buckets at a high rate. He isn’t an easy person to score over either, his verticality on the defensive end intimidated a lot of players at the camp all weekend. Muhammad has garnered offers from Corban, George Fox, University of Dallas, and Whitman College. The second team all Metro League pick was a huge matchup problem every night during Lakeside’s regular season, and in a college setting, he has the potential to be the same type of player.   Jacob Cofie, 6’9, Forward, Eastside Catholic, C/O 2024 Perhaps one of the most complete players at camp was Jacob Cofie. Physically, Cofie is extremely strong and athletic, and has the skillset everyone loves when it comes to a two-way 6-foot-9 combo forward. Along with his elite size and length, he provides an ability to score and create with the ball in his hands. He can pull up for 3s off the dribble from the top of the key, he is aggressive when attacking the rim, and he can play positions 3-through-5 at the high school level with ease. Eastside Catholic pulled off an impressive run at the state tournament, and his rise during this past season was a huge part of their success. The sky is the limit with him moving forward. [player_tooltip player_id="1270694" first="Keon" last="Dewalt"], 6’3, Wing, Silas, C/O 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1270694" first="Keon" last="Dewalt"] struck me as on of the best 3-and-D wings during the weekend. He can flat out stroke 3-pointers and is deadly when playing off ball alongside a playmaking guard. If he’s left wide open in the corner, there’s a strong chance it’s going in. On the defensive end, he plays hard and pokes loose a lot of balls by playing the passing lanes. At 6’3, he has some length to him and is a sound/pesky on-ball defender. Devin Gilbert, 6’5, Forward, Cascade, C/O 2023 A multi-facetted forward, Devin Gilbert had a nice showing at the Brooks Camp. He flew under the radar with all the uber-athletic forwards who were showcased at the event, but he is a well-versed offensive player and scores in variety. He has a clean stroke from outside and from the free throw stripe. He was able to show that he can navigate past strong defensive players and get to his spots to be effective. Luke Westerfield, 6’10, Post, Richland, C/O 2024 Westerfield was probably the tallest player to compete over the weekend. at 6’10, he has a classic big man game and could still grow into the 7-foot range when all is said and done. He has an excellent drop step with good footwork on the low block that he can use as weapons against other bigs. Another one of his go-to moves during scrimmages was the baby hook. He can use a few moves to score on the low block and has a ton of time to continue his growth. Eesher Singh Sarai, 6’6, Fleetwood Park Secondary School (Canada), C/O 2023 Eesher had one of the stronger showings from the very large pool of forwards that gathered at camp. He was quick to show he can compete against top talent in a 5-on-5 setting. Singh Sarai showed he’s an excellent role man and can finish with authority, even off a lob catch. He runs the floor hard and plays with great energy when he’s out there. Skill-wise, he has all the right tools and makes the right read when he’s forced to make an on-the-fly decision from the mid-post.