#BOTBFL Immediate Takeaways (HS Showcase)

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='2748873' first='Marcus' last='McGee'] has done it again, gathering some of the best talent in the state of Florida to come and showcase their skills at the #BOTBFL showcase. There was talent across the board, and here are my immediate takeaways from camp…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2171305,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/PH-Loghan-Downie-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/PH-Loghan-Downie-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2171305" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2197497' first='Loghan' last='Downie']&nbsp;</strong>(6'6/SF/'24/South Fork HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: Loghandow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @Downieloghan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Loghan had a solid performance at camp. There isn't a lot of flash surrounding his game, but there is a lot of production. He is a guy that brings a lot of energy and effort to the floor. He contributes on both ends and is highly productive across the stat sheet. In the 5v5 games, he was teamed up with the Maxon twins, and with their skillset and playmaking abilities, along with Loghan's relentless play, they were a difficult team to match up with. He showed some vertical pop, which allowed him to play above the rim offensively and to rebound at the rim. Loghan is a good at-rim finisher and received many drop-off passes, which he converted at an alarming rate. He is extremely tough and doesn't back down from physical play. He has a good physical profile, can absorb physical play, and is poised to have a good senior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2171306,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/PH-Gavin-Dunn-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/PH-Gavin-Dunn-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2171306" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1306189' first='Gavin' last='Dunn']&nbsp;</strong>(6'4/SF/'24/Wekiva HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: gaviindunn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @GavinDunn24</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Gavin was one of the most explosive players in camp. He is a bouncy athlete who attacks the rim with a purpose. He has speed off the bounce and good body control when accelerating and taking off for his thunderous attacks and dunks at the rim. He was looking to put someone on a poster, and when players realized his intent, many stayed clear. The strength of his game is getting downhill and playing off two feet in the paint. He doesn't mind contact as he is able to absorb it without being knocked off course, and truthfully, he often initiates the contact on his attacks. There were a lot of guys slashing their way to the cup, but none did it quite like Gavin, who finished with skill and rim annihilation at times.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2171307,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/PH-Juwan-Scippio-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/PH-Juwan-Scippio-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2171307" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2800858' first='Juwan' last='Scippio']</strong>&nbsp;(6'3/SF/'26/Newberry HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: _.da.sniper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @juwan_scipp</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Juwan seemed to favor his knee as he was wearing a very noticeable knee brace, but he still was able to be very productive in camp. His length provided a distinct advantage when defending out on the perimeter in space. His wingspan and reach really caused ball-handlers problems as they looked for gaps to penetrate. He was very active with his on-ball pressure and was one of few who gave maximum effort on both ends of the floor. Offensively, Juwan is a multi-level scorer who really produced from behind the arc. He was really good in his c&amp;s opportunities, and he caught a lot of people's eyes who were on the sidelines taking notes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2171312,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/PH-Nick-Florea-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/PH-Nick-Florea-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2171312" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1301709' first='Nick' last='Florea']</strong>&nbsp;(6'0/PG/'26/Boyd Anderson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: isofam.nick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @nick_florea</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">I have put ink on Nick several times and have spoken to several coaches at the next level about him. He is a floor general with a great feel for the game and does a wonderful job setting the table for his teammates. He is a pass-first PG who makes sure everyone eats. He plays at a nice pace and is rarely sped up. Nick is a trustworthy ball handler who handles pressure and does a good job initiating offense under pressure. He did a great job throughout camp orchestrating the offense but also scored the ball well when opportunities presented themselves. I try to keep up with Nick often, and I know his desire to play at the next level, so as he continues to work towards that dream, he will have to continue working on his agility and quickness. As far as being a player with a good IQ and a great feel for running the show, he is on the right trajectory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2171313,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/PH-AJ-Tennell-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/PH-AJ-Tennell-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2171313" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Antwain Tennell, Jr.&nbsp;</strong>(5'9/PG/'27/Leesburg HS)&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: ajtennell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Once again, AJ showed why he is considered one of the best floor generals in the country. Those close to him know that he had a challenging AAU season, but he seems to have endured and has come back stronger than ever. The skill set is still there, and the ability to orchestrate and make passes that others don't see is still the strength of his game. AJ has always been a tough cover for teams because of his IQ and ability to run a team, but a mentally stronger AJ could be a very disturbing thought for future opponents. It was great to see him back on the court with the cheerfulness that many have grown to love about his game and great seeing him being the wizard with the ball that we have grown to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2171314,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/PH-Trace-Westercamp-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/PH-Trace-Westercamp-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2171314" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1633086' first='Trace' last='Westercamp']</strong>&nbsp;(6'9/F|C/'26/Ponte Vedra HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: trace.westercamp</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @TraceWestercamp</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">&nbsp;Terrace has good positional size as he stands 6'9", and his size and length were a factor throughout camp on both ends of the floor. Offensively, there weren't many that could defend him with his height advantage, so he dominated in the paint and around the rim. Despite his size advantage, he did show footwork and touch when operating on the low block. He stepped out and attempted to shoot the ball from behind the arc, but during the games, I saw him play, I did not see him make any from deep, so that's an area of growth for him. He was dominant throughout the day when it came to the defensive end of the floor and on the glass. He challenged and altered shots and rebounded at a high rate. Seeing Trace compete against guys that mirror his size will give a better eval of how he stands up against guys with size, but he did what he was supposed to do when it came to the #BOTBFL camp, and that was impose his will throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->