These Prospects Continue to Get Our Attention After UNC Team Camp

UNC Team Camp was loaded with talent from start to finish, giving fans and evaluators a glimpse at some of the state's brightest rising stars. While plenty of players produced strong performances, a handful separated themselves with their skill, athleticism, toughness, and long term upside. These are the prospects who consistently turned heads and are poised to make major noise moving forward.    Johnson looks more and more like a seasoned veteran every time we see him, putting together back to back strong camp performances and showing why he is such a vital piece for Cherry Creek. The Bruins often go as Johnson goes, as he sets the tone with his leadership, poise and ability to make plays for others. His court vision continues to improve, and he is doing an excellent job reading defenses and finding teammates in the right spots. When his team needs a bucket, he is more than capable of stepping up and creating offense himself. His three point shot remains one of the strongest parts of his game, but what often gets overlooked is his ability to attack the lane, collapse defenses and consistently put pressure on opponents over the course of a game as he did throughout the tournament     Ayon once again was of the most dangerous scorers on the floor because of how quickly he can change the momentum of a game. Whether Cherokee Trail needs a spark to build a lead or erase a deficit, he has the ability to do it in a hurry with his shooting. His confidence is what separates him, as he never hesitates when he gets a clean look and can catch fire from deep at any moment. He delivered another strong and consistent shooting performance this weekend, knocking down shots from beyond the arc with ease. What stood out even more was his willingness to attack the basket. He put defenders on their heels, got downhill aggressively and showed another layer to his offensive game     McDonald brought pure electricity every time he stepped on the court for D South. His aggressive style of play and relentless pace make him a constant threat, and he delivered several momentum shifting moments this weekend, including a couple of explosive finishes above the rim that energized his team. He was given more this weekend and had increased responsibility as a lead guard, spending more time with the ball in his hands and doing a strong job running the offense. He balanced creating for teammates with putting points on the board himself, showing growth in his overall floor game. Defensively he may have been at his best, flying all over the court, applying nonstop pressure and making life difficult for opposing ball handlers with his relentless effort and intensity     Ulmer is always a pleasure to watch with his steady, reliable presence that Fountain Fort Carson depends on. The game appeared to slow down for him this weekend, allowing him to play at his own pace and consistently make the right reads. His ability to control the tempo creates space for his offense, and he took full advantage by knocking down his shots. Ulmer was especially effective in the mid range and from beyond the arc, where he consistently found openings and made defenses pay. His smooth shooting stroke and confidence with the ball make him a difficult matchup, and he continues to establish himself as one of the most dependable shooters on the floor. When Fountain Fort Carson needs a basket or a calming presence, Ulmer is often the player who delivers     Coleman was one we really wanted to watch this weekend for Chaparral and he putt together a strong all around performance on both ends of the floor. Offensively he looked comfortable and confident, finding his rhythm by creating opportunities at the rim and knocking down shots from the mid range. He seemed to always be around the action, consistently finding ways to impact possessions and put himself in position to make plays. While his offensive growth stood out, it was his defense that truly separated him. Coleman's on ball defense was exceptional all weekend, as he hounded opposing guards, cut off driving lanes and made every touch difficult. He has a strong case as one of the best on ball defenders in the state, and he backed that up by consistently locking down opponents and setting the tone defensively

UNC Team Camp was loaded with talent from start to finish, giving fans and evaluators a glimpse at some of the state's brightest rising stars. While plenty of players produced strong performances, a handful separated themselves with their skill, athleticism, toughness, and long term upside. These are the prospects who consistently turned heads and are poised to make major noise moving forward.