Live Period Wing Watch
Trashawn Wilson (Team Forrest)- Having missed out on both June Live Period events, some may have forgotten about Wilson recently, but I expect him to garner attention this week. A long 6’5 prospect, Wilson has the height and skillset that…
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Continue ReadingTrashawn Wilson (Team Forrest)- Having missed out on both June Live Period events, some may have forgotten about Wilson recently, but I expect him to garner attention this week. A long 6’5 prospect, Wilson has the height and skillset that you look for in a Division 1 wing. He has an effortless shot that he hits consistently and has considerable range. Wilson is smooth and calm with the ball, reading defenders quite well and utilizing mid-range opportunities effectively. Although he is thin, his length and touch help him when he tries to get all the way to the basket. I’ve liked how Wilson keeps things simple and does not was dribbles. He gets right to the point and moves the ball if he doesn’t see a chance to attack. Team Forrest has lots of talent and will have tons of coaches watching them during the week, this could be where Wilson breaks out.
Demetrius Rives (Infinite Skillz)- Rives took full advantage of June, impressing at multiple team camps as well as the Top 100 Camp. After having a strong showing when I watched him at UGA’s Team Camp, Rives’ best performance in recent memory came on the opening night of Georgia’s Top 100 Camp. In his team’s second game on Friday night, he caught fire from the outside, knocking down 3 after 3 while not missing many. Improvement beyond the stripe is a huge plus when you add in what Rives already possesses. He’s a guy who plays with great energy, defends multiple positions, and provides leadership. Rives can give you solid scoring in multiple ways and won’t force things too often. Him and Peyton Daniels have stepped up as the clear leaders for Tri-Cities; I expect Rives to do a lot of the same with ISBC.
Caleb Williams (G3 Elite)- Part of the tough, gritty G3 elite team, Williams plays bigger than his size and can impact the game in multiple ways. On a guard-oriented G3 group, Williams defends opposing post players and rebounds at a high rate. He has a very strong build that allows him to be effective in those areas. In June with Buford, he took on more of a scoring role than he does with G3. He used his speed and strength to get in the paint often, and converts on crafty layups once he’s there. I’m interested to see if the confidence he gained last month will carry over into July and increase his value on G3 even more. He plays efficiently and does the dirty work, which are always good qualities.
Peter Lash (PSB McCarthy)- In Mid-June, I thought Lash performed as well as anyone at Wofford’s team camp with Charlotte Christian. It wasn’t too surprising after seeing him with PSB in the spring, but I think he took his play to another level at Wofford and used it as momentum for the rest of the month. You know you’re going to get steady production from Lash whenever he is on the floor. He is a tremendous outside shooter who doesn’t go on many cold streaks. Lash doesn’t fall in love with 3’s though, he is capable off the dribble, rebounds, and embraces physical play. His combination of size, skill, and toughness are very appealing and should put him firmly on the radar of Division 1 programs. There’s no reason he shouldn’t have numerous Patriot and Ivy League schools on him.
Jahnarious Snell (Carolina Wolves)- Snell looked good throughout the entirety of Wofford’s team camp and should have a variety of programs tracking him as we head into the live period. Snell has a compact jumper that he uses efficiently, to go along with good height and wiry strength. He is an effortless athlete who can glide through the lane and make an impact above the rim on both ends. A common theme among coaches has been that they’d like to see Snell develop an alpha dog mentality and assert himself even more. He certainly has the tools that would allow him to take more control of the game at points. He has versatile skill, combining ball-handling, shooting, and athleticism to force matchup problems against smaller guards. With the right mentality, Snell could see a significant boost in his recruitment this week.