Prospect Camp: Upperclassmen GameChangers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>This content series is sponsored by </em><a href="https://gc.com/home/basketball?utm_source=prephoops&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=2022prephoops&amp;utm_content=gamechangeroftheevent&amp;utm_term=partner"><em>GameChanger</em></a><em> - The Official Scorekeeping, Stats, Team Management &amp; Technology Partner of Prep Hoops.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1577968' first='Cole' last='Corner'] - Longmont - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1861090,"width":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/IMG_2865.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/IMG_2865-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1861090" width="192"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Corner had one of the most exciting performances from this event, due to his shotmaking paired with quick instincts off the dribble. The 6'1 point guard had the ball on string going either direction, embracing his gravity from the defense. He was adept rising up into pull-up jumpers, getting to those attemtps both in the mid-range and beyond the NCAA line. His instincts go both ways, grabbing multiple steals per game through this event. For reference, with 18-8 Longmont, the guard put up 13.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.6 steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gil Gonzalez - Denver East - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1861097,"width":175,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/gil.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/gil-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1861097" width="175"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gonzalez provided high level rebounding along with notable intensity defending the paint. Standing right around 6'5, the forward is a true glass cleaner, putting up roughly as many offensive rebounds as defensive boards throughout Sunday. One area of intrigue is the senior's touch on short floaters, contributing a few of these buckets from offensive rebounds. A wiry strong defender, Gonzalez can match up with four positions, although continuing to build on his strength will be especially important at the next level. Coming off the 6A state title for 26-2 Denver East, Gonzalez put up 9.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1137808' first='Noah' last='Hellem'] - Air Academy - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1861101,"width":167,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/hellem.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/hellem-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1861101" width="167"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hellem built off of his notable scoring gravity while providing valuable facilitating with a team of unfamiliar faces. The 5'10 guard is an automatic shooter benefits from his high rise on the shot. Given his low center of gravity, Hellem is adept turning the corner against point of attack defenders, using his strength to push around backcourt opponents. Through his junior season with 25-3 Air Academy, the guard posted 14.8 points and 2.9 rebounds while knocking down 49% of triples.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1577963' first='Carson' last='Mcdonald'] - Vista PEAK Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1861136,"width":159,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/carsonmcdonald.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/carsonmcdonald-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1861136" width="159"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDonald was the most dominant name from this age group, possessing high flying verticality with a reputable base on the jump shot. Standing right around 6'8, the forward has a knockdown jumper off the catch, possessing a fluid motion that is not easy to find within Colorado at his height. Of all the names at this event, McDonald was the most potent finisher above the rim, throwing down multiple one handed dunks per game. Areas of intrigue throughout the summer will be his willingness to attack smaller matchups and volume of downhill scoring with the ball. Through his season with 18-7 Vista PEAK Prep, the forward put up 8.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1874654' first='Josiah' last='Moham'] - Cherry Creek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1861116,"width":170,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/IMG_2872.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/IMG_2872-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1861116" width="170"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moham had a great day on both ends of the floor, certainly the most exciting surprise to the event. The guard was an excellent on-ball defender whose quick instincts got him open lanes in transition. The junior guard was exciting in the open court, often advantageous getting defensive rebounds and pushing coast to coast. Although somewhat undersized, Moham is electric with the ball in his hands. Paired with the knockdown jumper off the catch, Moham is someone to keep an eye on throughout the summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->