This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Rock Hill, South Carolina for Session II of our Phenom Team Camp. Both sessions were absolutely overflowing with talent, even with other noteworthy events taking place within the Carolinas. This article will take a closer look at some of the most impressive standouts across the three days….(Read Part One)(Read Part Two)
6’4 ’22 Donovan Atwell (Lake Norman Charter)
Though young, Lake Norman Charter is going to be very exciting and competitive for the foreseeable future, especially with Donovan Atwell as their main building block. He’s a wiry wing prospect that already possesses all the signs of being a prolific perimeter shooter at the next level, both off the bounce and when spotting-up. Atwell is simply pure from beyond the arc, only requiring a glimmer of daylight to get off a clean look and converting a vast majority of his attempts. He moves very well without the ball to set himself up, but also handles the ball effectively and has the necessary vision to make crafty plays for his teammates. Atwell rebounds at a solid rate and did a great job of overwhelming his assignment on both ends of the floor. He consistently displayed a high IQ and has the chance to be special with additional strength. It’s likely that Atwell will lead this team in scoring and three-point percentage, which should certainly put college coaches on notice.
6’4 ’22 Logan Blair (Harding University)
The Harding University squad was easily among the most entertaining teams in attendance at Phenom Team Camp, largely due to the intrigue that comes with Logan Blair. He’s easily the most versatile two-way prospect on this roster, given his blossoming offensive skillset and ability to reliably defend all five positions. Blair simply exudes productivity and typically leads this team in most statistical categories, especially rebounding. He has an excellent frame with strength and athletic fluidity, but also displays a solid amount of skill—especially for his age. Blair scores the ball quite efficiently from inside the arc, and even showed semblance of a quality three-point stroke during this past weekend. His IQ and steady approach are quite evident on both ends of the floor, which is very encouraging for his continued growth.
6’0 ’21 James Lovorn (TL Hanna)
Despite being one of the lesser-known teams on display, TL Hanna really impressed throughout their time in Rock Hill, especially with James Lovorn running the show. He’s an extremely smart point guard prospect with a phenomenal blend of playmaking and three-level scoring. Lovorn is so poised with the ball in his hands, always looking to make the right play and settling for nothing less. He’s patient and operates at his own pace, which makes it quite difficult for opponents to make him uncomfortable. Lovorn really only looks to score as needed, but is very efficient from all levels. He is a knockdown three-point shooter, terrific at pulling-up from midrange, and quite tough when looking to attack the basket. Lovorn also possesses a tight handle and incredible vision, which allowed him to control the offensive action at all times. He defends quite well for his size and displays great two-way quickness at the point of attack. Given his showing over the weekend, college coaches would be wise to start laying the groundwork with Lovorn.
6’1 ’22 Seth Debruhl (Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach)
With Mike Green gone, Seth Debruhl appears to be next up for Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach. He’s an intriguing, well-rounded player that operates in a variety of different roles for this team. Debruhl is a capable creator and ball-handler, but typically plays alongside another lead guard, which allows him to place emphasis on scoring, rebounding, and making hustle plays. He’s the type of player that doesn’t need a ton of shot attempts to make a scoring impact, as he always seems to find a way to locate the ball and finish broken plays. Debruhl proved to be a useful perimeter shooter, both off the catch and bounce, and made his presence consistently felt as an off-ball cutter. The lefty is already quite productive, but likely has his best basketball ahead, which should definitely make him a prospect to watch grow.
6’1 ’22 James Wilkins (Calvary Day)
Of all the players featured on these three versions of ‘Bendel’s Best,’ James Wilkins is the guy that should see the most drastic change in his role. He showcased numerous high-level flashes as a freshman, but now looks fully prepared to be Calvary Day’s primary option on a game-to-game basis. Wilkins is a smart, crafty point guard prospect that creates very well for himself and others. He leads by example quite well and plays a clear team-first brand of basketball on both ends of the floor. Wilkins offers a terrific blend of scoring and playmaking, especially for his age, and seems to get better each time he steps onto the floor. He’s tougher and more creative than opponents tend to think, which is evident with his ability to finish through or around contact at the rim. Wilkins has all the tools to become a college-level prospect, which should make his upcoming sophomore season even more exciting.