Trainers Collective Camp: Young Prospects Leave Mark in 29 and 30

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Trainers Collective Camp—hosted by elite skill development coaches Sam Franklin, Stanley Boateng, Nick Wunschl, and Jordan Newman—brought together a collection of their top clients for an intense mini-camp to showcase their off-season progression. Featuring a blend of high-level instruction and competitive runs, several underclassmen elevated their profile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at the top Class of 2029 and 2030 standouts who made noise at the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class of 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2422339' first='Jayden' last='Alford'] | Guard | Oswego</strong>&nbsp;Alford boasts quality size and perimeter length for a class of 2029 guard. He showcased deep, reliable shooting range that extends past the high school arc. As he integrates with upperclassmen during competitive runs, Alford demonstrated a selfless mindset, actively looking to facilitate, move the ball, and set up teammates in rhythm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2369925' first='Evan' last='Lemons'] | Guard | St. Laurence</strong>&nbsp;Featuring a long, rangy 6'4 frame, Lemons presents an intriguing high-upside profile in the backcourt. His mid-range pull-up looked fluid and smooth throughout the session. Lemons played with notable confidence when attacking the lane, finishing through contact while proving capable of stretching the floor out to the perimeter when defenders gave him space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2385677' first='Noah' last='Young'] | Guard | Lincoln Park</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After spending the summer training overseas with the Paraguayan National Team, Young made an impactful return to the local courts. He had an outstanding overall outing, effortlessly getting to his spots and scoring at all three levels. His court vision was on full display as he dished out pinpoint passes in transition and half-court sets. He will be a key piece to monitor as he transitions into Lincoln Park's rotation this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Max Cygan | Guard | Hersey</strong>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cygan established himself as one of the premier catch-and-shoot threats at the camp. Standing 6'2 with a clean, textbook release, he let it fly with confidence from deep. As his tight-space handling continues to develop, his combination of size and shooting touch will make him a tough matchup on the wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2675420' first='Quinn' last='Carroll'] | Guard | Lyons</strong>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carroll displayed a polished, crafty scoring instinct while taking on primary ball-handling duties during full-court runs. Measuring at 6'2, he controlled the tempo well and proved to be a dependable distributor. Beyond his offensive poise, Carroll competed hard on the defensive end and consistently crashed the boards to secure glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class of 2030</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2838049' first='Evan' last='Neal'] | Wing | De La Salle</strong>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Neal is a savvy 6'4 wing prospect who projects as an immediate high-impact contributor at the high school level. He utilized soft touch from mid-range and around the basket to score efficiently, using his length to shoot over smaller defenders. His handle showed notable polish for a young wing, allowing him to create his own shot off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2948495' first='James' last='Rydberg'] |&nbsp;Forward/Guard | Benet</strong>&nbsp;Rydberg put together an eye-opening performance and looks like the next premier prospect in the Benet pipeline amd possiblythe state. At 6'5, he showcased a complete skill set—handling the ball cleanly, scoring at all three levels, and stepping up against older competition without hesitation. Defensively, his anticipation and long arms stood out, highlighted by a dominant five-steal performance in a single game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2369920' first='Luke' last='Beran'] | Wing | Benet</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another high-potential prospect headed to Benet, Beran is a physical 6'3 wing with advanced body control and craftiness as a ball-handler. He attacks the rim aggressively, finishes comfortably with either hand, and absorbs contact seamlessly in traffic. Even against older, bigger players, Beran held his ground by battling on the glass and using his frame to lock down the lane defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->