NYBA Next-Up Middle School Camp Immediate Takeaways
NYBA hosted their annual Next-Up Middle School Combine, and they had talent in all grade levels. Here are my immediate takeaways… Dain Clark (6’6/C/’28/NYBA) Instagram: daindatallguy Dain is a developing post player that showed a lot of potential. As you would…
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Continue ReadingNYBA hosted their annual Next-Up Middle School Combine, and they had talent in all grade levels. Here are my immediate takeaways…
Dain Clark (6’6/C/’28/NYBA)
Instagram: daindatallguy
Dain is a developing post player that showed a lot of potential. As you would guess, he is a defensive presence in the paint with his size and length, and he is also a dominant force on the glass. He stood out because of his height and has foundational pieces that can be built upon to improve his game. He is still raw in the offensive area, but you can tell that he has been working. As he continues to learn how to impact winning by asserting himself in the paint and at the rim, he has a chance to develop into a prospect that can garner attention. Dain’s main focus right now has to be his development regarding his skillset. He has the size, and if he can add to his game from both the paint and the perimeter, it will bode him well.
Braxton Keathley (6’2/CG/’27/Indiana Elite 2027)
Instagram: Braxtonkeathley
Twitter: @Braxtonkeathley
I cannot tell you how much ink I have put on BK, and he rightfully deserves it because every time I see him, he has improved his game. In the short time I have spent around him throughout the years in the gym after games or during breaks at camp, he has shown to be a respectable young man. His offensive repertoire has grown so much over the years, and he has become a player that brings a level of concern to defenders trying to guard him. He scores in a variety of ways from all areas on the court. He is a skilled scoring guard that can make tough shots. He has next-level decision-making and brings consistent production every time I have seen him compete.
George Mabury (6’1/SG/’27)
Instagram: george.mabury
Twitter: @Oliver_Barr22
George was one of the most athletic players in the camp. He is highly versatile and was one of the toughest to defend in the open court and in iso situations. He is a natural scorer with excellent shooting mechanics, touches from all levels, and an intriguing combination of size and shot-making ability from both inside and outside the arc. He is a playmaker off the bounce that has vision and accuracy. One thing that goes unnoticed with George is the fact that he is fundamentally sound with his footwork which is a major asset when finishing in the paint.
Stacy Sorrell (5’3/PG/’28/3D Nation 2028)
Instagram: babystacylll09
Twitter: @babystacylll09
Stacy was on a mission at camp. He had the entire bag open and on display. He is a small guard but was one of the most competitive players I saw all day. Stacy is a wiry, twitchy guard with intriguing tools, and he is at his best-breaking defenders down with the dribble and getting his own offense or making plays for others. He’s a crafty player who knows how to use screens well and can capitalize on various runners and floaters when attacking out of ball screen action. He showed his long-term upside, as he came to make a statement as he played the entire day with a competitive edge.
Tucker Engert (5’9/PG/’28/Tri-County Tropics)
Instagram: tucker_engert
Twitter: @TuckerEngert
Tucker had a great showing at camp, as he was very productive with his offensive opportunities. He is a skilled guard who can shoot the ball well from deep and break defenders down off the bounce. He played with a lot of poise and patience and did not force action like many other lead guards did throughout camp. He was not the quickest or the craftiest player at camp, but he showed a strong game with the ability to score, above-average passing and vision, and the ability to orchestrate. He is a player that beats you with his skills and smarts.
Dallas Keary (5’6/PG/’28/NYBA)Â
Instagram: dallas_keary1
One of the most impressive players I saw at the camp was Dallas, and it wasn’t just because of his play that day. It had more to do with how much he has developed from the last time I saw him until now. He is not even the same player, as he is playing with so much confidence, his skill set has made tremendous jumps, and he is starting to come into his own out of the shadow of his older brother King Keary. He was orchestrating on a level that was beyond his years, and I was sitting there thinking to myself, this kid has worked himself into becoming a real prospect that will be catching a lot of eyes and attention over the next few years. He still has some work to do, especially when it comes to his perimeter shooting, but when it comes to playing that lead guard spot and getting his teammates involved, and distributing the rock, he has developed into one of the higher echelon of lead guards in the region.