Tufts Elite Camp: Day 2 Standouts

Tufts University had day two of their elite camp on Sunday, July 22nd. There were about 25 kids in the gym, and a solid number of D3 hoopers. Here are Sunday's standouts, and that'll conclude my coverage for this weekend -- thanks to Tufts for having me!    O'Reilly is a strong-bodied combo-guard who is really effective when he's coming at you downhill with speed. He's a good ball handler and has excellent in-air body control once he gets to the cup. He's also a great leaper and can finish with both hands. O'Reilly can also hit the three ball and the mid range, although he gets a bit shot happy at times. Some improvements in the passing realm would really be massive for his offensive versatility, but he should slot in at the mid to high D3 level.     Ferrare is only a junior but showed advanced passing instincts and a really nice-looking lefty three-point shot. He's confident handling the ball against pressure and can definitely be trusted as a point guard. Right now, he'll probably slot in at the low D3 level, but some added strength and quickness could get him to mid D3.     Thompson is quite undersized, but he's a shifty ball-handler with a unique, herky-jerky feel for getting into the paint. He consistently made solid reads in the lane and was extremely calm and collected with the ball in his hands. I would slot Thompson in at the low D3 level – he's definitely got a chance to play in college but probably won't be able to play at the mid or high D3 level as a result of his size and lack of physical tools.     Reardon has a college-ready wing body and he's only going to be a junior this year. He's got a well-rounded skill set offensively; he can take it to the hoop, shoot it from three, and do all the little things. He was especially active on the offensive glass, constantly fighting for extra scoring opportunities for his team. I would imagine Reardon playing at the mid D3 level, but he's got a lot of time to change my mind.     Carr is a do-it-all combo guard who has no glaring offensive weakness. He can shoot it, pass it, and really likes to run the floor in transition. The lefty guard made multiple full-court, one-handed righty passes for layups and also showcased some really solid finishing ability at the hoop. I would imagine Carr could find a low to mid D3 fit.     Gilliam was one of the best passers at the elite camp on Sunday. He was throwing no-look dimes all day and was consistently willing to be unselfish, even in an environment where players are trying to show off their offensive skills. Gilliam was also able to knock down the open three. He'll need to refine his ball handling if he wants to be a mid to high level D3 guard, but he should be able to find a fit somewhere at the low D3 level.     English is a really solid role player who can score from all three levels. He was knocking down the three, he can get to the lane and finish with both hands, and he can also hit the floater or jumper in the lane. He also makes quick decisions when he gets the ball on kickouts, never standing too long or aimlessly dribbling. The junior will need to put on some weight if he wants to play guard at the high D3 level, but he's got two years to do so.

Tufts University had day two of their elite camp on Sunday, July 22nd. There were about 25 kids in the gym, and a solid number of D3 hoopers. Here are Sunday's standouts, and that'll conclude my coverage for this weekend -- thanks to Tufts for having me!