#TerryTalks A Look Back At NextGen 60 Camp

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Just to refresh your minds, while in Orlando, FL, at the #NBPATop100, I had the opportunity to stop by the NextGen60 Camp, which showcased some of the top younger talents in the country. It was a great event put on by Scott Golden and will undoubtedly continue to grow. I dropped my immediate takeaways during the camp; now, let's look back and check out some of the guards that stood out to me…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1531621,"width":256,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Justin-Bandy-J.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Justin-Bandy-J-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1531621" width="256" height="256" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Justin Bandy</strong>&nbsp;(6'7/PG/'25) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">School: Trinity Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: _j.bandy_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Twitter: @just1nbandy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Justin has positional size as he stands 6'7 and is listed as a PG. He handled the rock and orchestrated at times, but his shooting from beyond the arc impressed all in attendance. He is a sharpshooter who sprints with his off-ball movement and has a quick-trigger catch-and-shoot acumen. His length created problems for numerous defenders as he could shoot over smaller defenders and made bigger defenders irritable with his movement away from the ball. His versatility is seen when he can go from running the show to spotting up on the weakside and force spacing with his threat to knock down a c&amp;s opportunity. He has the skillset to initiate offense at the lead guard spot and hurt you at the off-guard spot, which presents him to the next level as a player that can swing easily between both guard positions. His developing game and size make him an attractive prospect to those at the next level.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><p>He is a sharpshooter who sprints with his off-ball movement and has a quick-trigger catch-and-shoot acumen.</p><cite>Terry J. Drake</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1531622,"width":256,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Alexander-Lloyd-J.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Alexander-Lloyd-J-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1531622" width="256" height="256" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Alexander Lloyd</strong> (6'5/PG/'25) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">School: Westminister Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: Alexanderlloyd33</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Twitter: @alexlloyd33</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Alexander showed that he was one of the camp's most athletic and explosive guards. He is a tough iso scorer that gets downhill with a purpose. He knows what to do with the rock when he gets in the paint, as his playmaking abilities were above par. He has positional size that makes him extremely versatile on both ends of the floor. I only got to see Alexander one day of the camp, but the few times he was on the court, he was an impactful force with the ball in his hands. He is listed as a PG but played like a swingman that can get it done inside and out. He scored at a high rate and scored at all levels, and finished above the rim quite often. If we hold fast to his listed PG position, he is definitely considered a score-first PG. We have to keep in mind that this eval is from the lens of a camp, so one thing that he showed that might be a question if it was seen in a different setting would be his forcing of the issue at times, which put him in some positions that were not beneficial to himself or to his squad.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><p>He has positional size that makes him extremely versatile on both ends of the floor.</p><cite>Terry J. Drake</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1531623,"width":256,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Jayden-Jackson-J.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Jayden-Jackson-J-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1531623" width="256" height="256" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2748856' first='Jayden' last='Jackson']</strong> (5'11/CG/'26) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">School: IMG Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: Jayboat1027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Twitter: @1take_jayden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jayden was one of the many looking to create off the bounce, and he showed his ability to change speeds and directions, keeping defenders off-balance. He had one of the best hesi moves I saw during the time of watching players compete at camp. He was fun to watch as he made defender after defender look incompetent in keeping a player out of the paint. He's just so crafty with his handles and blows by his man with ease getting into the lane to score or drop it off for an assist. He is listed as a combo guard, but when I saw him, he was more of a playmaking PG that was brilliant off the bounce getting others involved by creating space for scoring opportunities. He orchestrates the game well, and his production will only improve as he steps onto the high school scene this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><p>He's just so crafty with his handles and blows by his man with ease getting into the lane to score or drop it off for an assist. </p><cite>Terry J. Drake</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1531624,"width":256,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Isaiah-Campbell-Finch-J.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Isaiah-Campbell-Finch-J-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1531624" width="256" height="256" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Isaiah Campbell-Finch</strong> (6'1/PG/'25) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">School: Tampa Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: King_diggie</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Twitter: @Isaiah_CFinch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Isaiah is a two-way player that produced on both ends of the floor. It is often hard to find players to really lock-down opponents in camp, but Isaiah showed that he had the potential to do so with flashes of aggressive on-ball defense. He has active hands, and when locked in, he makes it hard for ball-handlers to impact a possession. He was looking to get to the cup, and he created offense for himself and his teammates. He is a PG that can be counted on to create and find the open man as well as to be a reliable and trustworthy ball-handler. He keeps the offense running smoothly while allowing his team to benefit from the turnovers and stops brought about by his sharp defensive instincts. He can be regarded as a highly competitive and hard-nosed PG that gets others involved and scores when moments present themselves.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><p>He is a PG that can be counted on to create and find the open man as well as to be a reliable and trustworthy ball-handler.</p><cite>Terry J. Drake</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1531630,"width":256,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Chasion-Wilson-J.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Chasion-Wilson-J-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1531630" width="256" height="256" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Chasion Wilson</strong> (6'5/PG/'25) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">School: Lake Worth Community High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: Sirchasion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Twitter: @Chasionw</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Chasion is another lengthy PG that was at the camp, and he was looking to be aggressive off the bounce. He put pressure on the rim in both the open-court and half-court settings. He easily was one of the many that thrived as an up-tempo guard who could score the rock and was also a playmaker off the bounce. The NextGen 60 was a hotbed for guards that could get it done off the bounce, and Chasion was right in the middle of the conversation of being one of the best in this large group. He has it all for a PG, size, athleticism, vision, and ball handling, and can easily be a player that will emerge into a prospect that offers a lot for a program at the next level.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><p>Chasion is another lengthy PG that was at the camp, and he was looking to be aggressive off the bounce.</p><cite>Terry J. Drake</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1531631,"width":256,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Caleb-Williams-J.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/PH-Caleb-Williams-J-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1531631" width="256" height="256" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2415292' first='Caleb' last='Williams']</strong> (5'11/PG/'24) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">School: Jean Ribault High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: caleb3williams</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Twitter: @caleb3williams</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Caleb was more of a true traditional PG with excellent court awareness. In this article, you have seen the trend of PGs that are score-first minded rather than pass-first. Caleb is a player that is unselfish and was at his best when orchestrating the offense. Even though there was not a lot of structure in the games, Caleb brought a sense of flow to his squad's offensive possessions. There were a lot of things to like about Caleb's game as he has vision that nourishes an offense, and he pulls off passes that are beyond most players' ability to do so. He thrives in transition, gets the ball up the court quicker with the look-ahead pass, doesn't over-dribble, and keeps the ball moving, which helps his squad not become stagnant. It was good to see a coach on the floor caliber player, which Caleb demonstrated the times I saw him play.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><p>Caleb was more of a true traditional PG with excellent court awareness.</p><cite>Terry J. Drake</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote -->