2023 FSU Team Camp Standouts: Day 1 Guards & Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 Leonard Hamilton Fsu Team camp kicked off today in the capital city of Tallahassee, Fl. They welcomed in teams from all over Florida and surrounding states. Another loaded team camp full of high level teams, talent and names to know and names you should know. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2134650' first='Jayden' last='Joseph'] | 6'1 | PG | 2026 | Mater Lakes Charter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1985916,"width":157,"height":104,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","className":"is-style-default"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized is-style-default"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/jayden-johnson.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/jayden-johnson.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1985916" width="157" height="104" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'1 Guard from Miami put on a show in front of the entire FSU staff Friday night. He scored the ball from all 3 levels showcasing a well polished game for a rising sophomore. He stayed aggressive all night getting downhill on the offensive end. Finishing at the rim off one foot or kicking it out to shooters for open 3 pointers. With an already solid frame, he absorbed contact while maintaining his balance and change of speed. Tight handle and a shooting stroke that will translate to the next level with tight mechanics and a fluent release. Defensively he applied pressure while not picking up careless reach in fouls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: <strong>USC (California), Mississippi State</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2134660' first='Kevin' last='Thomas'] | 6'7 | W | 2026 | Stoneman Douglas </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1985941,"width":166,"height":109,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/kevin-smith-crop-2114x1389-1686414707.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/kevin-smith-crop-2114x1389-1686414707.png?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1985941" width="166" height="109" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'7 wingman game has gotten better since the last time I seen him during the EYBL Sessions. It looks as if he has added some weight to his frame. With that he has been able to get downhill and keep his defenders on his hips more consistently. He scored most of his baskets without the ball in hands cutting and finding the open spots on the floor for him to be effective. When the ball was in his hands he had plenty of 2-3 move combinations to choose from. Very Fluent hips and keeps the ball low while navigating through traffic when on the attack. Guards one through five and does not mind staying in a defense stance when playing off ball defense. One of the best young prospects in the country for the class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: <strong>Auburn, Mississippi State</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1163360' first='Ian' last='Pascal'] | 6'4 | CG | 2024 | Mater Lakes </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pascal was one of my favorite players of day 1. A guard that does everything well very efficient in his approach to the game and the offensive end. He scored in double figures in both of the games. By cutting, crashing the boards and knocking down catch and shoot threes. He can put the ball on the floor preferably in SLD situations. He took on the best player in both matchups, and he had over 5 steals in the two games combined. No offers currently but can see his picking up interest from the NAIA level up to potentially the SWAC or MEAC conferences. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: <strong>Non</strong>e</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Royal "Blue" Smith | 6'2 | PG | 2024 | Stoneman Douglas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1985963,"width":131,"height":91,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/royal-smith.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/royal-smith.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1985963" width="131" height="91" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This was my first time seeing the 6'2 point guard and he did not disappoint. He led a young group of guys against two teams that were experienced and upperclassmen heavy. He could have easily scored 25 plus points if he wanted to. He showed poise, leadership and unselfishness. To keep his teammates involved while also picking and choosing when to be aggressive. Offensively he has all the tools you want from your primary ball handler at the collegiate level. Elite skill level with a strong body that allows him to get wherever he wants to on the court using his size and athleticism. Smoothing stroke, and hit 3 threes in the game I watched. Good vision and only had 3 turnovers in two games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: <strong>None</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->