North Carolina Phenom 150 Session 3: Evaluation Team 2
Coach Daymond Lindell
#2: 5'4 '22 Justin Monden (Raleigh, NC)
Starting things off, we look at a player that was able to impact the game nicely and showcase upside at camp, Justin Monden. He's a young, wiry point guard prospect that does a little of everything. Monden is smart and offers a great balance of passing and scoring. Next in his development process is working to add strength, as it would make him a more poised on-ball defender. Coach Lindell on Monden: 'Justin is cat-quick on both ends of the floor. Though somewhat undersized, he has an uncanny sense for making plays and making the right pass to put his teammates in the best position to be successful. He's a good rebounder for his position and is an adept shooter from midrange and three-point territory with consistency. Justin's handles are nice and he has good penetration skills, showing the ability to drive and finish with either hand. He gave great hustle during his time at camp.' Monden enjoyed a great showing at camp and should be able to steadily progress over the coming years.
#18: 5'9 '22 Kyle Tate (Charlotte, NC)
Next, we look at a player that was able to provide his team with a steady, reliable presence without forcing the action, Kyle Tate. He's a young guard prospect with a well-rounded approach and quality feel for the game. Tate was a capable three-level scorer and defender throughout camp. Next in his development process is working on his consistency as a finisher, as it would make him a very intriguing all-around scorer. Coach Lindell on Tate: 'Kyle has an innate ability to be in the right place at the right time on both ends of the floor. He doesn't let his size deter him from making it up, guarding the perimeter on defense and driving to the hole with aggression on offense. He has a nice, consistent jumper from midrange and three-point range. He's a willing passer with either hand and has very nice court vision. Kyle leads by example with his work ethic on defense.' Tate displayed numerous translatable qualities throughout the day and should be a prospect to watch develop going forward.
#23: 5'10 '21 Adam Omar (Durham, NC)
Moving onto a player that was able to highlight his intelligence and ability to run a team, Adam Omar. He's a point guard prospect that offered an excellent balance of scoring and playmaking, frequently looking for others, but showing a strong willingness to take advantage of open scoring chacnes. Omar showed solid defensive instincts and was able to force multiple on-ball turnovers. Next in his development process is continuing to add strength, as it'll help his consistency as a finisher. Coach Lindell on Omar: 'Adam has an extremely high basketball IQ, which translates into a solid floor general. He handles the ball well with either hand and dribbles through pressure effectively, although he needs some work on passing when dealing with pressure in key situations. Adam can hit the three-pointer with some consistency and is solid in the midrange area. He makes good decisions and values the ball on each possession. He can continue to work on his quickness.' Omar showed the ability to operate quite well as the floor general and should be able to carve out a productive role for his high school.
#38: 6'0 '19 Edward Wedlington III (Charlotte, NCWedlington
Continuing onto a player that showcased an abundance of maturity during his time at camp, Edward Wedlington III. He's a long wing prospect with the ability to apply constant pressure on both ends of the floor. Wedlington scores efficiently from all levels and was able to overwhelm his on-ball assignment on defense. Next in his development process is working on getting back for transition defense, as he has the tools to get stops. Coach Lindell on Wedlington, 'Edward is an extension of his coach, leading by example while on the floor. He has a nice midrange game with a potentially consistent three-point shot. He's a willing passer and adept in his ability to move without the ball, which leads to open court scoring. He's unselfish on both sides of the ball and runs the floor hard in transition. Edward can be a defensive stopper when properly motivated. He's a good hustle player but should continue to improve his footwork.'Wedlington is a really smart, poised, all-around wing that understands his role and how to maximize his time on the court, which should allow him to easily contribute during the upcoming season.
#41: 6'0 '20 Isaac Parson (Kinston, NC)
Next, we look at a player that possesses a lot of intrigue on both sides of the ball, Isaac Parson. He's a guard prospect with nice length and effective three-level scoring chops. Parson overwhelmed his assignment on defense and forced numerous turnovers on the day. Next in his development process is continuing to work on his ability to exploit smaller guards around the basket, as it would make him an even more reliable scoring threat. Coach Lindell on Parson: 'Isaac is an explosive offensive player with good court vision and the ability to pass with either hand effectively. Good shot selection is key as he grows as a complete offensive player. He has defensive potential, but should continue working on proper footwork and his ability to contain his assignment. Isaac rebounds his position well and has good court speed with the ball in his hands. He's an effective dribble-drive option.' Parson showed the ability to do a little bit of everything during his time at camp and should be able to continue progressing during the next few seasons.
#45: 6'0 '22 Maurice Brown (Charlotte, NC)
Moving onto a player that possesses a nice blend between productivity and long-term potential, Maurice Brown. He's a young off-guard prospect that already has a well-rounded skillset and quality feel for the game. Brown operated nicely within his role, but created scoring opportunities whenever needed. Next in his development process is working to refine his shot mechanics, as it would make him an even more consistent perimeter shooter. Coach Lindell on Brown: 'Maurice is a slasher that finishes nicely around the rim. He has a nice perimeter shot, but can continue to work on his consistency. He knows what a good shot is and is willing to take the big shot. Maurice sees the court well and positions himself nicely by moving without the ball in his shooting range. He rebounds well for a guard and starts the fast break regularly off the bounce. He guards his area well defensively, making sure the on-ball defense is secure and he's ready on the help-side. Maurice is an even-handed ball-handler with nice quickness.' Brown is quite young but was able to make his presence felt quite nicely during his time at camp and could be a prospect worth keeping an eye on going forward.
#61: 6'1 '20 Justin Stephens (Clayton, NC)
Continuing onto a player that was able to do whatever his team needed on either side of the ball, Justin Stephens. He's a quick combo-guard prospect that can actively toggle between playing as a main creator or off-ball scorer. Stephens has a great feel for the game and creates consistently for his teammates. Next in his development process is working to emerge as a leader on both sides of the ball, as he possesses the necessary tools to do so. Coach Lindell on Stephens: 'Justin has a great work ethic and his attitude increases his latitude, in that his positive play leads to success on the court. He's a strong dribble-drive option that finishes nicely with a quality layup package. He's even more consistent as a perimeter shooter. Justin rebounds his position well and passes with efficiency. He sees the floor well and is a strong entry passer to the post. He defends well from end to end and pushes his teammates with his leadership skills. Justin is a well-rounded perimeter player.' Stephens understands the game extremely well and is capable of operating within many different roles, which is just part of what makes him so effective.
#64: 6'1 '20 Xavier Kesler (Salisbury, NC)
Next, we look at a player that was able to contribute nicely to both sides of the ball throughout the day, Xavier Kesler. He's a wiry wing prospect that showed scoring prowess, the ability to handle the ball, and solid defensive principles. Next in his development process is working to become quicker, as it would make him even more difficult for opponents to keep out of the paint. Coach Lindell on Kesler: 'Xavier was on a steady improvement curve and his game ended on a great note. His passing skills were solid and his court vision was good. Possessions were strong each time with good handles and limited turnovers. He has nice shooting touch on the perimeter and can work outworks to the three-pointer. Xavier runs the floor well and defends the perimeter nicely, but will also sink to help out the post when necessary. He's unselfish on both ends of the floor and possesses nice footwork.' Kesler progressed consistently at camp and should be able to apply that same mentality to the upcoming season.
#83: 6'4 '21 Jacob Morgan (Huntersville, NC)
Moving onto a player that continued to highlight his strong flow of nonstop three-level scoring, Jacob Morgan. He's a wing/forward prospect that is simply wired to score the ball. He operates well within the team concept and displays solid understanding of how to move on defense. Next in his development process is working to add strength to his wiry frame, as it would make him a stronger rebounder and interior presence. Coach Lindell on Morgan: 'Jacob is a joy to coach in that he's extremely coachable and has a high basketball IQ. His understanding of the game enhances his natural physical attributes. He has a slim frame, which should fill out at the college level. He's a wing slasher with a nice midrange shot and sneaky-effective dribble-drive abilities. Jacob is a strong passer from the post and is a willing passer that frequently looks to hit the open cutter. He's a sponge of knowledge and sincerely tries to improve each game. Jacob has a great attitude!' Morgan has displayed a quality array of skills over the last month and should be worth keeping an eye on going forward.
#88: 6'4 '20 Trent McIntyre (Greensboro, NC)
Continuing onto a player that showed a lot of translatable skills during his time at camp, Trent McIntyre. He's a strong, athletic, all-around forward prospect that overwhelms opponents in variety of different ways. McIntyre is smart and versatile on both ends of the floor, making him a nightmare matchup for most opponents. He forced an abundance of turnovers and led transition play with aggression. Next in his development process is continuing to assert himself as a two-way leader, as he possesses all the necessary tools to do so. Coach Lindell on McIntyre: 'Trent progressed each game he played, which speaks to his high basketball IQ and willingness to work on his game during the contest. He took constructive criticism and used it to improve his two-way approach. He has nice shot at the elbow and moved out to three-point line with ease. He's a strong passer with good court vision. Trent can work as a dribble-drive option and finishes nicely around the basket.' McIntyre has an abundance of talent and could be poised for a breakout upcoming season.
#101: 6'8 '20 Coleman Agbo (Durham, NC)
Finishing up, we look at a player that showed the ability to control the paint pretty well at camp, Coleman Agbo. He's a long, athletic big man prospect with solid touch around the basket and capabilities to thrive without the ball. Agbo runs the floor purposefully and protected the rim quite well throughout the day. Next in his development process is working on his ability to handle the ball in space, as it'll make him a more complete offensive threat. Coach Lindell on Agbo: 'Coleman is potentially a mini Hakeem Olajuwon, in that he possesses a high motor offensively and more specifically on defense, which is where I draw my comparison to 'the Dream.' He is super athletic and a physical specimen with very solid footwork in the offensive post. Coleman has good post moves and passes well from the block. He's a strong rebounder on both ends of the floor and can score with either hand on the interior. He's a 'yes sir/no sir' player with a great attitude.' Agbo was extremely intriguing during camp and should be a prospect to watch over these next few seasons.