BallIsWife Camp: 8th Grade (2030) Standouts (Pt. 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>St. Louis, MO —</strong>&nbsp;The annual BallIsWife Camp brought a strong collection of talent from across the Midwest, giving several notable young prospects an opportunity to compete against one another. Our coverage focused primarily on the 2030 through 2033 classes, beginning with an in-depth look at the Class of 2030. In part one, we highlight a group of 2030 prospects who played well throughout the camp and gave us plenty to evaluate with their production, physical tools, skill level and long-term upside...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3757203,"_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":3757204,"_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-6a989c157502f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas Butler brought a polished and steady approach to the guard position at BallIsWife Camp. He played under control, consistently made the right reads as a passer and understood when to shift gears and become more assertive as a scorer. Butler rarely forced the action, instead allowing possessions to develop and making decisions that benefited his team. His consistency, feel and willingness to play within what the game required made him a guard you knew what you were going to get from each time he stepped on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3756370"],"_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":3756410,"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a9796d606372"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Darnell Clay displayed plenty of long-term upside at the BallIsWife Camp, using his combination of length, athleticism and versatility to impact both ends of the floor. He was a consistent three-level scoring threat who could create offense in different ways, while his physical tools translated defensively as he comfortably guarded multiple positions and covered ground well away from the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3756369"],"_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":3756386,"_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-6a9796d6063b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lloyd Concepcion capped off a strong summer with another high-level showing at the BallIsWife Camp. An electric athlete at the combo guard position, Concepcion played with a different gear, attacking with speed and explosiveness while bringing a noticeable edge to the floor. He was a legitimate threat to finish above the rim and played with a competitive mentality and fearlessness that consistently elevated his impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3756372"],"_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":3756408,"_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-6a9796d6063d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Samajai Critten carried the momentum from a strong summer into the BallIsWife Camp, putting together another quality performance at the lead guard position. Critten played with tremendous vision and feel, consistently reading the floor and delivering passes on time and in the right spots. His basketball IQ, creativity and ability to facilitate gave him control of possessions while making the game easier for those around him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3757206,"_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":3757208,"_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-6a9796d6063f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zander Cross established himself as a legitimate perimeter scoring threat at BallIsWife Camp. A high-level shooter with extended range, Cross was especially effective spotting up off the catch, but his offense went beyond stationary shooting as he created space off the dribble and generated clean looks for himself. His shot-making gave his team a reliable scoring option and someone they could consistently look to when they needed perimeter offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for more from Prep Hoops Next!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->