7 Underclassmen Who Shines at the CBG Team Camp

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The CBG Fall Team Camp returned for the fourth consecutive season, bringing together some of the top teams from all over the east coast to compete in front of coaches and scouts. Here's a look at six sophomores and one freshman from VA who impressed throughout the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2767813"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1dcf99751d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cole has the potential to be one of the top prospects in the country over the next few years, as he already possesses great size and athletic ability with a base skillset that will only continue to improve and make him a ridiculously tough matchup when it's all put together. The 6'8” forward is a big time leaper but even more impressive is how good he is on the second and third leap to protect the rim on multiple shot attempts. He played above the rim effortlessly, showed touch out to the three-point line, showed the ability to put it on the deck in straight lines, and as he grows into his body he's going to dominate in the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3538906"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1dcf99758b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mason was one of the most productive freshman in Richmond last year, and he showed he's ready to take it up another level this season as he showed a lot of improvement in areas he needs to continue to develop in. The 6'6” hybrid forward played with the super high motor we are accustomed to rebounding and running the floor well, he showed a lot of improvement with his consistency on shots from behind the arc, he was a monster on the offensive glass getting extra opportunities and showed he can grab it and push in transition on the defensive end, and his versatility on the defensive end is something that all coaches will absolutely love.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2958182"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1dcf9975d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is looking like he may be the best guard in Richmond right now regardless of class, as he showed up Sunday and put on an absolute show and is primed to have a huge sophomore season for a St. Chris team that will be tough for anyone to match up with this year. While he may only be 6'0” he's a super dynamic and explosive guard who can get where he wants to and do what he wants to at will. He has great change of pace and direction off the bounce with the ability to create space and make tough shots, he is an athletic and crafty finisher around the rim, he can drill it from deep and is excellent in ball screens, and he has good feel as a playmaker as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3721837"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1dcf997617"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sanders had a great freshman season at Clover Hill before transferring to LC Bird, and in a super talented 2029 in Richmond and in the entire state he's the one I think will have the biggest breakout team for a Bird team that has one of the deepest backcourts in the state. The 6'2” guard glides on the court as he covers a lot of ground with few dribbles and changes speeds well, he's a very good finisher around the rim through contact, he has a good midrange game with range that extends past the three-point line, and he has a high IQ and good instincts on both ends too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2440984"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1dcf997656"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ragland is the type of player who may get questions at time about his height or what position he plays, but every time he's matched up with a bigger player or a guy who has more national hype, or anyone for that matter, he produces every single time. At 6'6” he's the ultimate mismatch as he's strong enough and willing to bang in the post where he can finish through traffic, he showed how he can stretch the floor with deep range off the catch, he showed his athleticism with some impressive above the rim plays on both ends of the floor, and he has a motor and an IQ that allows him to impact the game across the board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3538918"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1dcf9976ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When it comes to the most underrated guard in the 2029 class, Towe makes a strong case as he had a super impressive freshman season but still doesn't seem to get the recognition that some of the others do, and he showed he's worthy of it in the Team Camp this past weekend. The 6'0” lead guard is as skilled as they come as he is shifty off the bounce and plays with great pace and the ability to create separation. He drilled shots from deep with consistency and range, he got downhill and showed his ability to finish through contact with both hands, he made plays for others when the defense collapsed on him, and he has an innate ability to draw contact and get to the line as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":3775377,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kai Makiya-Torco","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Battlefield","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1dcf99774b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When it comes to the most impressive freshman that we saw at the event, it wasn't a young forward with size and potential, or a super athletic wing with great positional size, it was Makiya-Torco who led Battlefield to a 2-0 record on Sunday while torching some very good teams in the process. While he stands sub 6 foot at this point in his career he showed a super high skillset and feel for the game you don't see in guards his age very often. He had one of the most impressive dunks of the event shocking everyone and shutting the gym down, he showed a tight handle and good burst to get in the lane to make plays for himself and others, he scored the ball from all three levels, he competed on both ends of the floor, and he showed he's ready to lead a young but talented team right now as a rising freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->