NYBA Next-Up Middle School Camp Standouts
I dropped my immediate takeaways from the Next-Up Middle School Combine; now, here are a few standouts I saw… Chezaveon Bridges (6’1/Forward/’27/NYBA) Instagram: Zayy.hoops I have put ink on Zay before, and from then to now, he has definitely improved his…
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Chezaveon Bridges (6’1/Forward/’27/NYBA)
Instagram: Zayy.hoops
I have put ink on Zay before, and from then to now, he has definitely improved his game. He is a lot more confident with his offensive game, and rightfully so, as his length created mismatches that were very difficult for many of his peers at camp. He was very dominant in the paint on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he finished well at the rim and was rarely challenged. He owned the midline and the block throughout the day. Defensively he contested any and everything that came into his domain. He has a slim frame and will need to work on getting stronger as he eyes his next step onto the high school scene.
Austan Harris (SG/2027)
One of the fiercest competitors the entire day was Austan. He is a slasher who attacks in straight lines and is physical on the drive. He plays with an edge and a determination that separated him throughout the day. It was very difficult for his peers to match his energy and effort as he took no plays off and was active on both ends of the floor. Austan has enormous potential, as he was very productive in the scoring column. His stock rose with his performance, and he is a prospect that we will be keeping our eyes on.
Trevor Jackson Duke (5’5/SG/’28/NYBA 2028)
Instagram: Tjduke11
Twitter: @Tjduke11
Trevor put his ability to orchestrate on display and was impressive as a playmaker that set the table for his teammates. He has a good balance between facilitating and scoring and knows how to get the ball to his teammates where they can be productive. He is a natural scorer that can get it done at all levels. TJ brings a lot of strengths to the floor, and he is a lead guard who can really provide a lot of production from his position. He is a reliable and trustworthy floor general to whom a coach can give the keys of the team.
Miles Simpson (6’1/CG/’28/3D Nation 2028)
Instagram: Miles_swagball
Twitter: @Miles_swagball
Miles is such an intriguing player who seemed to get stronger and more aggressive as the camp went on. His talent is tantalizing, and every time he touched the ball, I was locked in to see just what he had in the bag. He’s a versatile wing scorer that is an aggressive rim attacker with a lot of one-on-one scoring juice. He has length that makes him a match-up nightmare, as he can handle the rock and get to the paint, where he has the ability to rise up over defenders in the paint. He knows how to create offense with the ball in his hands, and he showed that he can score out on the perimeter as well as in the mid-range. He has the size to shoot over the top of any contest, but he is going to have to improve on his consistency from deep as well as his finishing at the rim. Despite the areas where he can continue to work on getting better, he is a prospect that made his name known to people like me, who was privileged to watch him for the first time.
Hayden Scarbrough (4’10/PG/’28)
Instagram: hayd3n_33
Hayden impressed me with his heart and his skills. He stands 4’10, and because of his size, he was the target of the bigger guys’ defensive pressure. He struggled at times, but for the most part, he handled his own with his ability to escape traps and create off the bounce. Until he grows, his size will be a factor that many will bring up. However, for Hayden, I encourage him to stay in the lab, focus on his development, and allow others to worry about his size. If he can stay focused and improve in all areas and control the things that he can, he will put himself in a position to be a player that garners attention in a couple of years.
John David Hauser (5’6/CG/’27)
Instagram: Jdhauser_2
Twitter: @babystacylll09
John David is a very skilled player with a great understanding and feel for the game. He not only has a brilliant floor game, but he has a brilliant mind for the game. It was really refreshing to see a player that played the game the right way. He made the right reads, made the right passes, was unselfish, didn’t force action, played both ends of the floor equally hard, was vocal, was a good teammate, was engaged with his coach, and the list goes on. He brought a lot of energy and effort to the floor and was a great competitor. He is a small guard, but as he gets ready to make the jump to high school, his skillset is going to ultimately make room for him.