The NC Phenom 150 Spring Evaluation Camp took place Saturday, March 14th and the talent level was strong from top to bottom. Today, we will take a look at some of the players from each individual team. Each camp coach was to fill out a detailed individual player evaluation. While we try to focus on upside and potential, we also look carefully at intangibles such as attitude, cooperation, work ethic and team play. We hope to capture a thorough detailed resume for each player in attendance.
Jayson Nash – #134/ 6’1 – Overhills (2016)
“Jayson is a hard worker with a great work ethic. He has strong on and off the ball defensive ability and encourages his tammates to get better. Jayson needs to continue to improve his shotting/ mid-range game to be able to excel at the next level. He’s extremely coachable and is a student of the game.” – Coach
Areas of Excellence: Effort, team play, Range of shot, penetration ability, defense on and off the ball, transition defense
Areas of Work: Three point shot, release time, shooting mechanics, vision an and court sense, moving without the ball
Maxwell Conolly – #82/ 5’11 – Chapel Hill (2018)
“Maxwell is a solid point guard with a high basketball IQ and extremely patient. Reminds me of “Mark Price” because he’s never rattled and refuses to allow his opponents defense to dictate his decision and how he runs the team. His foot speed/ defense can improve, however he plays his opponent to the help, which shows his knowledge of the game. Good talent, positive attitude, and extremely humble.” – Coach
Areas of Excellence: Attitude, Team play, effort, range of shot inside and outside, penetration and ability to finish, vision and court sense
Areas of Work: release time, shooting mechanics, footwork, moving without the ball, defense on and off the ball
Samuel Ubezonu – #183/ 6’4 – Mount Zion (2016)
“Samuel is the glye that kept out team together this weekend. Solid defender, continued to make plays with the basketball off the high ball screen, and made the extra pass when necessary. Samuel was divine on the floor and doing the little things the college coaches will love to see. Great attitude, coachable, leads by example – quiet kid, but effort speaks for him. Needs to improve outside shooting and mid-range game because his size won’t allow him to get off those shots against bigs at the next level.” – Coach
Areas of Excellence: Attitude, Basketball IQ, Team play, defense on and off the ball, vision and court sense, passing skills, rebounding
Areas of Work: catch and shoot, shooting off the dribble, outside shots, ball handling, footwork
Josh Helton – #220/ 6’8 – Kings Mountain (2017)
“Josh is a stud! Reminds me of a young Frank Kaminsky from Wisconsin. Solid defender, decent foot work, passes out of the double team extremely well and makes his teammates better. Josh apologized for us losing the first game and came out in game to with a double/double. He’s a mid major player – possibly higher if/ when his foot speed matches his IQ. Josh never goes for head faces, he moves his feet well, and works so hard on both ends of the floor. He is only a sophomore; this kid is amazing with a great attitude.” – Coach
Areas of Excellence: Attitude, Effort, Range of mid-range shot, back to the basket moves, use of off hand, ball handling, passing ksill, quickness and footwork, vision
Areas of Work: Three point shot, shooting off the dribble, ability to finish at the rim
Mathew Lange – #180/ 6’3 – Westchester (2016)
“Marshall is the real deal! I’ve seen a lot of talent over the past 10 years but he takes them all. His basketball IQ is unreal, his attitude is humble, student of the game, coachable, and solid in all areas of the court. I will be the first to say, this kid is a high major player. He is a two guard in a point guard body but here’s the thing, he can play. He really reminds me of a Ricky Rubio, Goran Dragic player. He competes all over the floor and he takes no plays off. Love this kid!” – Coach
Areas of Excellence: Attitude, Effort, Range of shot, release time, shooting mechanics, use of off hand, passing skills, defense on and off the ball
Areas of Work: penetration ability, ability to finish, transition defense, quickness, footwork
Kendrell Genrette – #90/ 6’0 – Socastee (2018)
“Solid, “sneaky,” player. Had several steals and created a lot of turnovers due to his speed and help side defense. He has the talent and is committed to getting better and better every day. He showed solid game in shooting off the dribble with crafty passing skills and excelled on the defensive side of the ball.” – Coach
Areas of Excellence: Attitude, team play, effort, shooting mechanics, release time, use of off hand, passing skills, defense on and off the ball
Areas of Work: range of shot, back to the basket moves, penetration and finishing, transition defense, quickness
Demari Oliver – #39/ 5’9 – Oxford Prep (2017)
“Oliver is a solid playmaker and has good basketball IQ, who finishes around the basket. He showed a solid mid-range game and shooting touch and was a solid defender on the court. He also has a great attitude and willing to check the best offensive player on the floor. Don’t let the size fool you, he plays defense with quick feet and tries his best to take opponents out of their rhythm.” – Coach
Areas of Excellence: Attitude, range of shot, great attitude, solid defender, ability to finish at the rim, mid range game
Areas of Work: shooting off the dribble, back to the basket moves, use of off hand, ball handling skills
Colton Bailey – #133/ 6’1 – Northwood (2018)
“Solid young talent for which has the ability to get so much better. Played wit a chip on his shoulder throughout the entire camp and look at this camp as an opportunity to make a name for himself. He made the open shots, played solid defense and always encourage his teammates to play harder. Colton will continue to develop as a player and because he wants to get better.” – Coach
Areas of Excellence: Attitude, Team play, range of mid-range shot, penetration ability, defense on and off the ball, passing skills
Areas of Work: Footwork, moving without the ball, transition defense, rebounding, three point shot, shooting mechanics