MSHTV Camp: 8th Grade Superlatives (Athletes)

Westfield, IN — The 11th annual MSHTV Camp featured talented young prospects from across the country, giving our staff an opportunity to evaluate players across multiple age groups during the 2026 camp. We begin our eighth-grade and Class of 2031 coverage with a look at some of the top athletes from the group. These prospects consistently used their speed, explosiveness, strength and overall physical tools to impact different areas of the game. Some were at their best getting downhill and finishing in transition, while others used their athletic traits to defend multiple positions, rebound outside of their area and make plays above the rim. Their physical abilities added another dimension to their production on both ends of the floor and provided plenty of long-term intrigue. Here is a closer look at some of the top athletes from the Class of 2031 at the MSHTV Camp...    Joshua Anthony was one of the more physically gifted guards at the MSHTV Camp, blending positional size, athleticism and versatility. He used his physical tools to attack downhill, play through contact and create advantages against opposing guards. Anthony was especially effective in the open floor, where his combination of size, speed and strength made him difficult to contain. His athletic profile gives him multiple ways to impact the game and adds considerable intrigue to his long-term development.     Matthew Latino turned his athletic tools into productive two-way play at the MSHTV Camp. Offensively, he used his quickness and ability to change gears to get into scoring areas and finish plays around the basket. Latino's athleticism translated well defensively too, giving him the lateral mobility to stay attached to opposing guards and apply consistent ball pressure. His ability to use his physical tools on both ends made him an effective two-way guard in the Class of 2031.     JJ Moore held a clear athletic advantage over many of his peers at the MSHTV Camp and consistently turned that advantage into offensive production. His combination of quickness, strength and overall physical ability made him a difficult matchup, particularly when attacking the basket and playing in space. Moore was able to get to spots that defenders struggled to take away and finish possessions with his physical tools. His ability to consistently turn athletic advantages into scoring opportunities was a major part of his effectiveness.     RJ Reid's athleticism played a major role in his advanced scoring ability at the MSHTV Camp. He had the quickness and burst to create separation from defenders, allowing him to generate space and get into his offense consistently. Those same athletic traits carried over defensively, where Reid moved well laterally, stayed in front of guards and applied pressure at the point of attack. His athletic tools complemented his scoring skill set and gave him legitimate two-way value.     Montez Spencer played with an athletic pace that consistently worked in his favor at the MSHTV Camp. He was sharp changing direction and getting defenders off balance, creating enough room to reach his spots and rise into his jumper. On the other end, Spencer was active at the point of attack and had the recovery ability to make plays even after initially getting beat. He was especially effective taking stops and turnovers the other way, where he could quickly put pressure on the defense in transition.    Stay tuned for more from Coast 2 Coast Preps!

Westfield, IN — The 11th annual MSHTV Camp featured talented young prospects from across the country, giving our staff an opportunity to evaluate players across multiple age groups during the 2026 camp. We begin our eighth-grade and Class of 2031 coverage with a look at some of the top athletes from the group. These prospects consistently used their speed, explosiveness, strength and overall physical tools to impact different areas of the game. Some were at their best getting downhill and finishing in transition, while others used their athletic traits to defend multiple positions, rebound outside of their area and make plays above the rim. Their physical abilities added another dimension to their production on both ends of the floor and provided plenty of long-term intrigue. Here is a closer look at some of the top athletes from the Class of 2031 at the MSHTV Camp...