2028-29 Standout Players From Middle School Camp- Illinois
Kids from all over the Midwest traveled to Lisle, Illinois over the weekend in hopes of displaying their basketball talents. The event was known as Middle School Camp- Illinois sponsored by Prep Hoops Next. These were the top performers of…
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Continue ReadingKids from all over the Midwest traveled to Lisle, Illinois over the weekend in hopes of displaying their basketball talents. The event was known as Middle School Camp- Illinois sponsored by Prep Hoops Next. These were the top performers of the showcase.
Mason Wallace
Mason Wallace
Mason displayed the ability to play both inside and outside the painted area. He has good post moves along with the ability of making jump-shots outside of 15 feet. He can bring the ball up court under control and grab rebounds for easy put backs. Seamlessly works well on offense getting to his spots for open looks. Sets good picks and screens that allow teammates to be more efficient on the offensive side of the floor.Good interior post defender who has no issues boxing out and grabbing defensive rebounds. Does not go for pump fakes and stays on the ground against opposing post players. Mason is very knowledgeable in regards to defending the painted area. He showed the ability of defending opposing post players without generating many fouls. Mason plays with a calm demeanor and maintains the same emotions win or lose. He communicates and displays positive energy with other teammates.
Martin Runde
Martin Runde
Martin is a heady point guard who is great in one on one situations. He looks to get teammates involved on the offensive side of the ball. Nice mid-range game. When necessary, he has no problem getting to the basket.Martin has the lateral quickness to be a great defender. Plays passing lanes for steals and forces turnovers. Martin is very knowledgeable of where he needs to be and how he must attack . He knows how to crowd opposing guards and make it tough for them to be effective. He is the type of player who lets the game come to him. Plays at his own pace and communicates with his team on both sides of the ball.
Ryder Fitzsimons
Ryder Fitzsimons
Ryder is an excellent shooter who has the capability of making long or mid-range shots. He displayed the ability to create his own shots with side steps and step back jumpers. In isolated situations, he showed the ability to drive the ball to the basket for easy scores. He is a very skilled player on the offensive side of the ball.Ryder is a good defender who can stay with opposing players. He had no issues fighting through screens and disrupting the offensive players’ shots.Keeps a cool head out on the court while allowing the flow of the game to determine his style of play.
K.T Thomas
K.T Thomas
K.T displayed the ability to score a variety of ways inside the painted area. Most of the points he scored were on hustle plays such as put backs and layups. He occasionally made mid-range jump shots in isolated situations. K.T was great at running the floor and finishing in fast break situations.K.T’s biggest strength was the sheer hustle he had to be a part of every play on the court. He has the makings of being an elite defender at the High School level. Great footwork, leaping ability and active hands are visible traits that stand out already. K.T plays the game with high energy and worked well with his teammates.
Jase Navis
Jase Navis
He is an excellent three point and free-throw shooter. Jase has the ability to shoot over smaller defenders due to his size. He also displayed his athleticism by creating off the dribble and easily going to the basket. Grabbing offensive rebounds for easy put backs was a strength and big reason why his team was effective.
Jase is a good defender who had no problems guarding opposing players. His hands were constantly in motion by distracting or poking away passes in hopes of forcing turnovers.
He was calm and steady on the basketball court.
Derrell Jackson Jr.
Derrell Jackson Jr.
Derrell is a very capable shooter from all around the court. He has a legit mid-range game with skills to drive the ball to the basket. He can handle the basketball and setup teammates for easy scores. Derrell plays a combo guard style where he can lead your team or he can play off the ball as a scorer. He runs the floor and scores on fast break situations.
Derrell plays with a high level of feistiness on defense. Tough minded guard who really pressures opposing guards into mistakes. He is completely aware of the way defense should be played. Derrell and his aggressive style of play is what every coach would want.
He plays the game in a composed manner.
Sam Lyons
Sam Lyons
Sam has excellent passing skills. He is a high energy player who has the ability to create for himself or teammates. He is a good shooter from the floor, often hitting mid-range jumpers and three point shots if given the opportunity. He has great offensive skills. Sam was in constant attack mode when he was on the floor. He had no problem running the team as a lead guard.
His length can be a strength against opposing guards.
He plays with energy on offense and has a calm demeanor.
Jaece Vogt
Jaece Vogt
Aggressive player who has a variety of ways to score the basketball. He has the ability to penetrate the lane, make mid-range shots as well as three point baskets. Jaece is very fundamentally sound. He seems to make all the right plays on the basketball court. Excellent at grabbing rebounds through contact on both ends of the court.
Due to his length, he is more than a capable shot-blocker. Has the necessary size and agility to defend players on the wing. He has the ability of being in the right place to contest a shot. Jaece is the type of player that goes after every loose ball.
He plays with energy on both sides of the floor.