BallIsWife Camp: 7th Grade (2031) Standouts (Pt.1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>St. Louis, MO —</strong> The annual BallIsWife Camp brought together a strong collection of talent from across the Midwest, with prospects from several age groups competing throughout the camp. After beginning our coverage with the Class of 2030, we now shift our attention to the 2031 group. In part one of our seventh grade coverage, we take a closer look at several 2031 prospects who played well in St. Louis and displayed an intriguing combination of production, skill, physical tools and long-term potential...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3757095,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3757146,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a98983144430"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cades Cody-Jackson brought consistent downhill pressure from the combo guard position at BallIsWife Camp. He played with an aggressive mentality, using a tight handle, change of pace and a quick first step to consistently gain an advantage off the bounce. Cody-Jackson frequently turned the corner and got into the paint, where his ability to attack gaps and play through traffic made him a difficult assignment at the point of attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3757110,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3757155,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a98983144477"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Michael Hobbs provided quality two-way production from the wing at BallIsWife Camp. Offensively, he brought versatility with his ability to score, facilitate and contribute without needing the ball in his hands for extended stretches. His value carried over defensively, where his size, mobility and positional flexibility allowed him to take on different matchups and effectively guard multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3757121,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3757156,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a989831444a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jayden Jefferson offered plenty of intrigue with his physical tools, athleticism and long-term upside at BallIsWife Camp. The forward moved extremely well for his size, covered ground with ease and flashed the ability to impact plays around the basket on both ends. Jefferson still appears to be growing into his frame, adding another layer of potential to a prospect whose combination of size, mobility and athletic ability already gives him a high ceiling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3757123,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3757167,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a989831444cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordan Oden flashed considerable upside at BallIsWife Camp with the combination of size, athleticism and activity he brought to the floor. He stayed involved offensively by running the floor, working around the basket and finding ways to contribute within the flow of play, while competing with purpose on the defensive end. Oden's physical profile gives him plenty to work with as he continues to develop, particularly with the versatility his tools could eventually provide on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3757130,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3757171,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a989831444f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaydon Parker displayed a well-rounded two-way skill set at BallIsWife Camp. He operated comfortably with the ball in his hands, showing a controlled handle and the ability to adjust his approach based on how defenders played him. Parker also brought a scrappy edge defensively, competing at the point of attack and applying consistent pressure to opposing guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for more from Prep Hoops Next!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->