Born 2 Ball All-American Camp Standouts; Part 5

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Every article from this camp will come with my statement that when it comes to this age group and caliber camp, all the kids that attended need to continue to work on the fundamentals of the game and improve their knowledge of the game. Now, here are some more camp standouts…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2239706,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PHN-Aiden-Wright-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PHN-Aiden-Wright-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2239706" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Aiden Wright </strong>(5'3/SF/'32/Bridge Creek Elementary) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: aland_2032</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Aiden is a 2032 kid with good size for his age and was one of the first players that caught my eye when I walked into the gym on day one. He is a tough inside scorer who was a mismatch problem for most of the camp. He looked for his shot often and had an aggressive mindset throughout camp. He made it look easy at times, but at times, he tried to do a little too much and forced action, which led to empty possessions. It quickly became evident what to expect from Aiden on both ends of the floor: very physical play, paint production, and length, which impacts everything on the interior. Scoring is the strength of his game, and he doesn't shy away from the moment, and he makes tough plays and tough shots.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2239707,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PHN-Nivee-Leach-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PHN-Nivee-Leach-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2239707" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Nivee Leach </strong>(5'4/PG/'28/Shiloh MS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: thevee_2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Nivee showed to be a shifty guard with handles. He was a reliable ball-handler and made good decisions with the ball while orchestrating the offense. The production you would expect from the PG spot is there, but as he prepares for life at the high school level, the question will be his size. I am sure he has more growing to do, but that will be something to watch as he steps onto the high school scene. I encourage Nivee to focus on his game and what he can control. What happens regarding his growth will happen, but what he can do until is work on getting faster and stronger, which are two things that players find are the most different as they step onto the next level.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2239708,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PHN-Kobe-Burchette-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PHN-Kobe-Burchette-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2239708" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Kobe Burchette </strong>(5'5/PG/'31/Downtown Elementary) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: Kobe_burchette</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kobe had an interesting camp, more so off the court than on. On the court, he impressed with his ability to produce in the scoring column and when orchestrating. His strength is his scoring prowess, and he did a good job creating his own scoring opportunities. Kobe played with an aggressive and confident mindset and was, at times, unstoppable in the paint, at the rim, and on the glass. Off the court was where the action got challenging for Kobe. I try to tell players that you never know who is in the gym and who is watching you, especially watching how you interact with your parents, coaches, and teammates. Without the details, let me just say after having a conversation with Kobe, I saw an entirely different kid on day two than I did on day one. Hopefully, he will take our conversation and carry it with him throughout his basketball journey because he definitely has a future on the hardwood.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2239709,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PHN-Teddy-Ward-Jr.-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PHN-Teddy-Ward-Jr.-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2239709" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Teddy Ward, Jr. </strong>(4'9/PG/'31/Bethel Hanberry Elementary School) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: Twardjr10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Teddy was very productive as a scorer from the lead guard spot throughout camp. Despite being a strong scorer from all levels, he plays balanced and does a good job facilitating. When he is not getting into his shot off the bounce from behind the arc, he is getting into the paint and spraying to his shooters. TJ has no problem scoring or making plays, which was evident in his play. Yes, there is still physical development and PG IQ development that will come over the next few years, but as of now, he understands where he is looking to go on the floor, how to get there, and how to make his team better in the midst of it all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2239710,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PHN-Dameon-Holmes-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PHN-Dameon-Holmes-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2239710" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Daemeon Holmes </strong>(5'2/PG/'28/Greater Atlanta Christian School) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: @the_giantkilla</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Daemeon did a good job creating off-the-bounce throughout camp. Before I got into scouting, I used to train full time, and I still get in and work with players, and one thing I tell players is you drive to score the rock. Daemeon, however, drives to dish. He was constantly looking to get his teammates the rock. He handles the rock well and will need to continue to hone his PG skills and IQ. He will be stepping onto the high school stage next year, and his size will be looked at, but that is not something he can control. The things he can control is where his focus needs to be over the next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2239711,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PHN-Jamaal-Oliver-Jr.-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PHN-Jamaal-Oliver-Jr.-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2239711" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2850898' first='Jamaal' last='Oliver'], Jr. </strong>(4'10/PG/'29/The Mount Vernon School) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: maalydashooterjr</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">One of the most poised PGs I saw at camp was Jamaal. He is a true floor general who values the ball and each possession. In a camp setting, especially with this age group, you see a lot of turnovers, but Jamaal did an amazing job limiting his turnovers. When you limit your turnovers from the PG spot, you give your team extra attempts at scoring. He did not force action and was reliable and trustworthy with the rock in his hands. He scored when he had opportunities, but when I watched him play, what stood out the most to me was his ability to run the show and distribute the rock to all his teammates.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2239712,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PHN-Quentin-Jackson-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PHN-Quentin-Jackson-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2239712" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Quentin Jackson </strong>(5'0/SG/'30/McDonough MS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: thequentinjackson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @quentinjackson_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Quentin had it going throughout camp and was at his best when he was attacking off the bounce. He was difficult to contain and often won his one-on-one match-ups. He had the entire scoring package on display as he showed he could get it done at all levels. Quentin is a competitive, tough, and aggressive guard who asserts himself offensively with aggressive attacks at the rim. He is a player to keep a watch on as he produced at camp and has a lot of potential waiting to be unleashed.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->