AP’s Top Performers at the Top250

Allen Pettigrew

September 11, 2022 @ 09:49 PM

Prospects looking to raise their stock flocked to Mainland high school on Sunday. With over 100 student-athletes in attendance, it's hard to cut the list to a top 8. I've done my best to highlight those players below.   [player_tooltip player_id='1578242' first='AJ' last='Pierre-Jerome']   Pierre-Jerome was easily the best and most productive prospect in the gym. The 6'9 big protects the rim, finishes above the rim, hit multiple threes, and rebounds. He showcased a nice handle on the break. Between his physicals and motor, he has a chance to make an impact the minute he lands with a college program.   [player_tooltip player_id='1055796' first='Ta'Veon' last='Jones']   This offensive engine thrives in a camp setting. He's a quick lead guard that gets where he wants when he wants. Jones danced around defenders without over-dribbling. He's added muscle to his frame, adding to his overall athleticism. Any time the ball was in his hands, something good came out of it. He takes my award for the best guard at the camp, hands down.   [player_tooltip player_id='1310881' first='Kaleel' last='Stillman']   At 6'10, Stillman was the tallest player at the camp. At times, he did his best to show everything he could do to his detriment. His best moment came around the rim, where he used his frame and physicality to finish with defenders around him. He rebounded well, blocked shots, threw down a few dunks, and hit a three.   [player_tooltip player_id='1578335' first='Victor' last='[player_tooltip player_id='1311317' first='Caleb' last='Maisonet']   Maisonet will continue Life Christian's trend of finding players with the ”it” factor. The guard knows how to run a show and find the open man. If you're running the break, he'll find you with a flashy pass. He has a tight handle that allows him to navigate a crowd. The senior had one of the best combinations of passing and visions.   [player_tooltip player_id='1055747' first='Garrett' last='Watterson']   The 6'7 sniper caught fire in several games. He has a quick, repeatable shooting motion. He can take advantage of smaller players on the block at his size. Watterson was one of the best off-ball players in the gym.   [player_tooltip player_id='1164275' first='Malik' last='Raines']   Raines is a well-built guard with an endless motor. He played hard on both ends, giving his team a solid defender and shotmaker. He plays with a crazy pace, knocks down threes in rhythm, and scores in transition.   [player_tooltip player_id='1578328' first='Sylvester' last='Lewis']   Lewis is still rounding out his game, but you can't teach 6'8 and length. A crazy standing reach and solid lateral quickness helped him protect the paint. He handled the challenge bigs with thicker frames through at him. There's a good deal of athleticism in someone who fights for boards, hits mid-range shots, and finishes around the rim.   [player_tooltip player_id='1578285' first='Ian' last='Rodriguez']   Rodriguez had one of the smoothest games of any camper. He was one of the best playmakers, using hesitations to shift his man and draw a second defender. As the help came, he would drop off passes or use his quickness to get a shot off. He was a consistent catch-and-shoot option from three when off the ball.

Prospects looking to raise their stock flocked to Mainland high school on Sunday. With over 100 student-athletes in attendance, it's hard to cut the list to a top 8. I've done my best to highlight those players below.