Team 10
Coach: Colby Lewis
#2: 4’11 ’32 Kameron Walker (PreEminent Charter)
Kamron Walker was one of the younger and smaller players in attendance. He has a solid base of fundamentals on the offensive end. He showed to have a good handle under pressure and the ability to shoot the basketball from the perimeter. As the day progressed, he became more comfortable and confident against the older and bigger opponents. Throughout the three games, he got better each game, and had his best game of the day in the third and final game. One can tell that he has a solid skillset to build upon, especially when he plays against players of his same age and size. Offensively, he can continue to work on getting to his spots versus stronger defenders and finding ways to get his shot off against taller defenders on drives (shooting floaters, for instance, instead). Walker can continue to improve on the defensive end off the ball in help, learning positioning in help while making sure to see the ball and his man.
#6: 5’1 ’30 Ryder Williams (Milestones Academy)
Ryder Williams is a smaller guard, but made up for it with his IQ and activity level on the defensive end. He made good decisions with the ball. He has good shooting mechanics, but sometimes shoots a knuckleball, so if he can clean that up, then his shot will become much more consistent. Offensively, he didn’t force anything, but I would have liked to see him be more assertive at times. Defensively, he was active on and off the ball, and had a good understanding of team defensive concepts. The next phase in Ryder’s development will be to continue to assert himself and play with confidence on the offensive end, especially as a smaller guard.
#13: 5’5 ’30 Brodie Gould (Roland-Grise)
Brodie Gould stood out with his ability to knock down shots from the perimeter. He has good footwork and has the ability to make shots off the catch and coming off of screens. As a lefty, he sometimes has the tendency to bring the ball up on the right side of his face. As he gets stronger, he will need to move the ball more towards the left side of his face. This will help him shoot with much more consistency. In addition, he can continue to develop his ball-handling and creation ability off the bounce. This will open up his perimeter shot, which is what he does best.
#25: 5’3 ’30 Josiah Canady (Nasemond Suffolk Academy)
Josiah Canady earned MVP honors at camp. Canady impressed everyone with his playmaking ability. Not only did he lead the camp in scoring, but he was also the best passer and creator in the middle school division. He constantly played with his head up, looking to push the ball ahead and make plays for others off the bounce. He balanced scoring and playmaking very well. Canady can continue to improve playing off of two feet at the end of drives. He already has good body control on his finishes, but this will allow him to be even more under control and able to make the best reads when he gets into the paint versus a collapsing defense. Another area for improvement is his perimeter shot. While he did show the ability to knock down the perimeter shot, becoming more consistent will make him more of a threat and ultimately open up more driving and playmaking opportunities, which is where he excels the most.
#57: 5’10 ’30 Caleb Sheldon (West Cary Middle)
Caleb Sheldon earned standout honors at camp with his relentless motor and nonstop energy. He is a strong, physical forward who carved out space on the interior and created second-chance opportunities with his activity level on the glass. He is able to attack the basket in straight-line drives off the bounce. Sheldon can continue to improve his perimeter skills since he will most likely need to become a guard/wing at the high school level. He did show the capability to shoot from the perimeter when in rhythm, but becoming more consistent will open up driving lanes. In addition, as he improves his perimeter skillset, he will also be able to see the floor better and make the right passes/reads on drives. Defensively, I loved his activity level. He guarded multiple positions, and defended with his hands up.
#94: 6’2 ’30 Issiah Rucker (Northwest Cabarrus)
Lastly, we look at another camp standout in Issiah Rucker. He is an athletic, slashing guard with a strong frame and the ability to create paint touches and finish at the end of drives. He finished well when playing off two feet. When he made quick decisions, it was difficult for opponents to keep him in front. Rucker can continue to improve his perimeter shot and making quicker decisions off the catch. Doing these two things will allow him to create more easily off the bounce. Defensively, Rucker has all the tools to be really good defender with his size and athleticism. He is active and plays with intensity, however, he can learn to play more disciplined by keeping the ball in front. He will learn that by doing this, he’ll create just as many or more steals than playing hard but undisciplined. As a coach, I enjoyed Rucker’s coachability, confidence to be vocal amongst his teammates, and willingness to learn.