Team 6

Coach: Larry Williams

#6: 5'6 '18 Joshua Suggs of Queens Grant (Charlotte)

Starting things off, we look at a player whose ability to lead the team on both sides of the floor was very beneficial, Joshua Suggs. He's a lead guard with solid scoring ability, but it's his vision and overall poise that allowed him to be a vocal member of the team. Defensively, Suggs is quite sharp, especially when guarding the ball, and he doesn't gamble for steals often. Next in his development process is continuing to work on his off-hand, as it would allow him to be a more dangerous player with the ball in his hands. Coach Williams on Suggs: 'Joshua is a very good two-way player; he looks to set up the offense on the fly and run effective plays. He executed and distributed it extremely well. Joshua plays really strong defense. He needs to have more confidence in his shot selection, as he has the ability to literally take over a game.' Suggs worked incredibly hard throughout camp and made a name for himself as he enters a critical summer season.

#32: 5'10 '19 Trabian Barnes Jr. of South Central (Winterville)

Next, we look at a player whose ability to listen and execute coaches' orders played a major role within the team, Trabian Barnes Jr. He's a guard with a solid offensive game and a budding defensive one. Offensively, he's a decent all-around scorer and displays a nice feel for the game, able to make smart plays whenever possible. On the other end, Barnes is still progressing, but still showed capabilities of being a strong defender. Next in his development process is continuing to improve his defensive presence and adding strength on that end, as it would make him a nice two-way prospect sooner than later. Coach Williams on Barnes: 'Trabian is a good listener and often found himself as a tree in the forest. Fortunately, he was able to drastically come out of his shell towards the end of the day and that helped him get involved. As he continues to improve his physical strength he is going to wreak havoc on his opponents. Trabian is that type of athlete who will continue to bud at the right time.' Barnes is still quite young and will only continue to improve as time passing; he should look to build off his play at camp heading into the summer.

#43: 5'10 '18 Arcie McManus of Hopewell (Charlotte)

Moving onto a player whose defensive-minded approach warranted him much love from spectators and coaches, Arcie McManus. He's a guard that simply knows how to put the straps on opponents, both on and off-ball, and it motivates teammates to work harder. Offensively, he's able to use his athleticism and ball handling ability to slice through the lane and to the cup, where he finishes with a soft touch. Next in his development process is continuing to build his three-point shot, as it would allow his offensive game to open up considerably. Coach Williams on McManus: 'Arcie is the type of player every coach yearns to have. His defense-first mentality is what will earn him a college scholarship. He has an awesome basketball IQ and proved to be a great teammate throughout camp. Scouts need to put his name on their lists, as he will be one to remember.' McManus played quite well on both ends of the ball, allowing the game to come to him rather than forcing the issue. It paid dividends for his individual play and the teams' success.

#69: 5'11 '20 Samage Teel of John Paul II Catholic (Greenville)

Continuing onto a young player that proved to be a force on both ends of the floor and a focal point of his team, Samage Teel. He's a strong guard that doesn't back down from older or bigger players; he plays with a chip on his shoulder and actually plays better under pressure. Offensively, Teel moves the ball well and knows how to involve everyone within the offense; he also shot the ball at a solid clip during camp. On the other end of the floor, Teel looks ahead of the curve, as he showed the ability to defend with intelligence and quick wits. Next in his development process is continuing to work on the little things, but he is already a very nice player for his age. Coach Williams on Teel: 'Samage is a beast of a guard; his three-point shot was better as the defense became more intense. His ‘hate to lose' mentality was second to none. Coaches across the country need this player on their roster. Samage is the epitome of a veteran basketball player. He is a great floor general, excellent shooter and impactful defender.' The high praise from coach speaks volumes about how well Teel actually played, as he was among the top freshman at camp.

#81: 6'0 '20 Bryce Griffin of Wheatmore (Sophia)

Next, we look at a player with the potential to be a really intriguing all-around player, as he provided glimpses of that during camp, Bryce Griffin. He's a guard with the ability to cause havoc on both sides of the floor, often looking to make the intelligent play over any other. Defensively, Griffin more than held his ground, able to guard opponents on and off-ball quite well, never giving an inch. He's still a work in progress, but so far, he's shown great discipline and understanding for the game. Next in his development process is to add a little more penetration to his offensive arsenal, as it would allow him to score whenever he wants. Coach Williams on Griffin: 'Bryce is a very good administrator of the offensive sets; his underrated savvy defense cannot go unnoticed. He needs to become more confident to know that he belongs among the elite-level players. Bryce is a very efficient ball player who also protects the ball extremely well; he is a great team player. He needs to get more aggressive when heading to the basket.' Griffin will only continue to get better as he gains confidence; we will definitely keep an eye on him as he enters summer play.

#107: 6'1 '20 Quincy Smith of East Surry (Pilot Mountain)

Moving onto a player with potential to be a destructive force at the next level with some work, Quincy Smith. He's a young guard with a great frame and nice length, it's hard to imagine he's done growing anytime soon. Offensively, Smith sees the floor quite well, knowing how to create shots for himself and others quite easily. He's solid from all-three levels but will only continue to improve. Next in his development process is continuing to sharpen the tools in his offensive arsenal, as a go-to ('get a basket') move would greatly benefit his game. Coach Williams on Smith: 'Quincy is a very nice basketball player; his ability to see the floor and find teammates is wonderful. His work ethic will keep him progressing in his development. Quincy has good quickness and defensive skills, which will make his collegiate recruiting experience worthwhile. He is definitely a player with next-level potential; coaches need to get on it and recruit him.' It's easy to be a fan of his game, as he is so young with such a mind for the game. There's no doubting Smith will have a strong summer if he continues to play like he did throughout camp.

#118: 6'2 '20 Trey Dezern of Starmount (Jonesville)

Continuing onto a player that frequently used his quickness to blow by opponents during camp, Trey Dezern. He's a wing with the ability to handle the ball quite well. When the ball is in his hands, Dezern is a threat to make bucket, whether by his hands or a teammates'. Defensively, he's a nice player, but he's definitely better on-ball than away from it; he can be more disciplined in that area, and will with time. Next in his development process is continuing to extend the range on his jump shot, as the combination between that and his quickness would make him nearly impossible to guard. Coach Williams on Dezern: 'Trey can flat-out play; his quickness causes a havoc to opposing defenses. He has a team-first mentality and leads by example for his teammates. Trey is definitely a college-level player potentially and as he continues to consistently shoot the basketball, his game will skyrocket. There's no doubt that Trey should become a force to be reckoned with.' Dezern proved that he can really play, no matter that he's just a freshman, as he hung with all opponents extremely well throughout camp.

#143: 6'4 '19 Steven Ardrey Jr. of Myers Park (Charlotte)

Next, we look at a player that controlled the game from the low-post and found a way to display high IQ basketball, Steven Ardrey Jr. He's a forward that loves taking opponents down low and simply just imposing his will on whatever victim lies there. However, he doesn't force shots and showed the ability to make smart decisions out of the post, whether it was scoring or assisting. Defensively, he's solid when guarding the ball but can improve his overall positioning on that end of the floor. Next in his development process is continuing to work on his transition defense, as it would bring a new dynamic to his game, allowing him to shut down opposing fast breaks. Coach Williams on Ardrey: 'Steve is a D1 player with so much upside that he has not even figured out yet. He is unstoppable on the block and has shown that he is a great scorer out of the post. He needs to work on his conditioning but he demonstrated excellent flow in the pick-and-roll. He is definitely a major player and will really be a threat once he figures it out.' Ardrey stood out for his team throughout camp and should only continue to improve as he enters summer play.

#154: 6'4 '18 Torey James of Hickory (Hickory)

Moving onto a player that consistently caused issues for opponents on the low block, Torey James. He's a forward that prefers playing close to the basket and thrives at making decisions out of the post, able to pass or score quite well. Defensively, James moves his feet well and knows how to stay in front of his opponents; he showed the ability to be a strong rebounder, on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is refining his jump shot, as a reliable jumper would open his offensive game up considerably. Coach Williams on James: 'Torey is a very good post player who passes well and knows how to distribute out of the post. He scores the ball proficiently and also runs the floor very well. Torey establishing himself down low consistently will make him a heavily sought after D1 recruit. Coaches across the country should bring this player on their roster as an excellent contributor.' James still has plenty of potential and should look to build off his quality performance at camp as he heads into summer play.

#179: 6'7 '20 Jefferson Boaz of East Surry (Pilot Mountain)

Finishing up with a player that was utterly dominant throughout camp and got whatever he wanted on both ends of the floor, Jefferson Boaz. He's a big man with excellent skills and IQ, able to do so many things offensively. Boaz is a three-level scorer; he's simply a walking mismatch and can punish opponents in a wide-variety of ways. Defensively, he uses his length to cause problems in the paint, making him a constant threat to get weak-side blocks whenever possible. Next in his development process is continuing to get more aggressive offensively; he should be able to lead his team in scoring as early as next season. Coach Williams on Boaz: 'Jefferson is by far the best player in the showcase; he is a D1 player all day. He has all the tools and mechanics a player requires to become elite. Using his tall frame, he transitions well between being a guard and forward. His competitive work ethic sets the tone for his team. Coaches from all over the country should be recruiting this kid.' Boaz averaged 20.7 PPG (fourth best among all players) and impressed everyone that watched him at camp. We will be keeping an eye on him, as he will be a name to remember.