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<p>There was an impressive amount of talent at the Team Camp, and the matchups were excellent from beginning to end. Teams from multiple states were represented, and the event ran all day with highly competitive games.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2421371' first='Akeem' last='Paul'] | <strong>Shabazz (NJ)</strong> - Paul used his motor and length to consistently finish in the paint. His activity helped him retrieve offensive rebounds and extend possessions. He also contributed by making his presence felt on both ends of the floor. <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2509329' first='Ashton' last='Graves'] | <strong>Hudson Catholic</strong> <strong>(NJ)</strong> - The hybrid guard was fluid offensively and showcased the ability to make plays off the dribble. He was able to get downhill and finish going left. He connected from midrange, knocked down threes, and got into the paint when needed by using his strong frame. He was also strong with the ball against pressure.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2879140' first='Eli' last='Murray'] | <strong>St. Francis Prep</strong> <strong>(NY)</strong> - Eli finished last season as one of the best freshmen in New York City. He displayed his versatile style by finishing in the paint and shooting from the perimeter, showing his ability to stretch the floor. He can also defend multiple positions with his length and agility.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2895818' first='Imaad' last='Johnson'] | <strong>Saint Joseph Metuchen (NJ)</strong> - He used his athleticism to impact both offense and defense. He attacked the paint in transition and was able to draw fouls with his aggressiveness. He also connected on catch and shoot threes. <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2610671' first='Jalen' last='Mehu'] | <strong>The Patrick School (NJ)</strong> - He was all over the court. He was active on defense, which quickly turned into offense. He could finish at the rim and step out to the perimeter. He crashed the offensive boards and created extra possessions for his team.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2508723' first='Michael' last='Postell Jr'] | <strong>St. Benedict's (NJ</strong>)- MJ showed strong basketball instincts and consistently found himself in the right place at the right time on both ends. He was able to put the ball on the floor and get to the rim. He shot the ball well from the perimeter. His combination of athleticism, versatility, offensive awareness, and defensive tenacity was impressive.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='3493667' first='Nicholas' last='Lugendo']<strong> 'Nikolai'</strong> |<strong> Archbishop Carroll (PA)</strong> - Nick was a versatile forward who finished inside using his frame and balance. In addition, he put the ball on the floor in the half court and got to the paint. His ability to gain position made his work on the glass stand out. He also showed the ability to step out beyond the arc and stretch the floor.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2617751' first='Zaire' last='Johnson'] | <strong>St. Raymond (NY)</strong> - Zaza used his speed to get downhill and finish with either hand. He connected on threes off the bounce and showed the strength to finish through contact. He was a good playmaker because of his natural instincts and court vision. He continued to contribute on the defensive end, both on the ball and as a help defender.<br><br><strong>Additional Standout Players</strong><br><strong>Averi Knight</strong> | <strong>The Patrick School</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='3653179' first='Avery' last='Cherilus-Rogers'] | <strong>Weequahic</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2770642' first='Elijah' last='Jenkins'] | <strong>St. Raymond</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2504904' first='Izayah' last='Cooper'] | <strong>Christian Brothers Academy</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2909264' first='Joel' last='Patrick'] | <strong>Saint Joseph Metuchen</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2371469' first='Jordan' last='Sutton'] |<strong> Stamford High School</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2858267' first='Oscar' last='Martinez'] | <strong>St. Peters Prep</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2845839' first='Zaier' last='Henry'] | <strong>Dickinson</strong></p>
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There was an impressive amount of talent at the Team Camp, and the matchups were excellent from beginning to end. Teams from multiple states were represented, and the event ran all day with highly competitive games.
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