MVP:
6’5 ’28 Brayden Ragland (Northside)
There was very little debate regarding who earned the MVP award, as Brayden Ragland was excellent from start to finish. Although he’s just a freshman, he displayed the ability to impact the game in several ways. Ragland utilized his strong frame and high motor to consistently set the tone as a rebounder and interior defender. He moves well for his size and is comfortable containing bigger guys or switching onto smaller opponents defensively. Ragland possesses soft touch around the basket and spaces the floor effectively for his position. Expect him to be an immediate contributor (and prospect to monitor) for Northside.
Offense:
6’3 ’27 Alex Dauska (Charlotte Latin)
Some guys can simply make plays alongside any collection of teammates, and Alex Dauska certainly fits the bill. He’s a skilled, well-rounded wing/forward with the blend of IQ, size, and adaptability to produce in various types of roles. Dauska shoots the ball at a high clip, attacks closeouts, and makes smart decisions with the ball in his hands. He plays an unselfish, team-oriented brand of basketball and is willing to do whatever it takes to contribute to winning. Dauska plays hard on both ends of the floor and frequently outworks opponents for rebounds and loose balls. Simply a reliable player, expect him to be a key piece for Charlotte Latin over the coming years.
Defense:
6’4 ’28 Hunter Gerould (Gaston Day)
Outside of the first name listed, Hunter Gerould was quite clearly the most impressive freshman on display. He showcased a very skilled, versatile, well-rounded identity with a natural understanding of how to affect all facets of the game. Gerould is comfortable creating off the bounce, setting up others, and asserting himself as a scorer in various ways. He’s a reliable perimeter shooter with excellent IQ, vision, and a high two-way motor. Expect him to be an asset for Charlotte Latin throughout the upcoming season.
Hustle:
6’4 ’27 Seth Harris (Western Guilford)
Given his move to transfer schools, folks should be excited to see what Seth Harris can provide as the focal point at Western Guilford. Between his size, skill, and athleticism, it’s easy to see him continuing to blossom and taking the next step within his progression. However, it will inevitably be an uphill battle attempting to lead a program with only one winning season across the last decade. In terms of his showing at camp, Harris made a consistent impact. He hit shots, attacked the basket, and made plays for others at a solid rate. Add in his ability as a defender and rebounder, and there’s a lot of intrigue.
Playmaker:
6’0 ’27 Dennis Tre Williams (EE Smith)
Although there were a lot of intriguing guards, Tre Williams consistently stood out through his steady, reliable all-around game. He’s a quick, heady guard who touches the paint at a high volume and makes the right read or finishes through contact. Williams is a capable perimeter shooter and willing passer who knows how to take advantage of open seams/driving lanes. He works well without the ball but is arguably at his best when dictating the action. On the other end of the floor, Williams made a lasting impression with his defensive activity and prowess. He forced numerous turnovers and effectively pushed transition play whenever possible. Already established as a double-digit scorer in high school, expect him to remain an x-factor for the Golden Bulls going forward.