Team 16
Coach: Melvin Nesbitt
#84: 5’11 ’28 Tre Jefferson (Weddington)
Starting off, Tre Jefferson is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2028. Given his terrific balance as a floor general, it was easy to appreciate everything he brought to the team. Jefferson is smart, skilled, and unselfish. He’s a quality creator, both for himself and others, with the vision and scoring polish to consistently create clean looks with the ball in his hands. Jefferson touches the paint at a strong rate and makes great decisions when attacking. He also knocks down jumpers and defends the point of attack very well. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a more imposing player. Coach Nesbitt on Jefferson: “Tre offers a reliable presence from the point guard position. Finishes very well around the basket. Great ball-handler. Very unselfish and looks to set up others at a consistent rate. Defends his position well at the point of attack. Competes with terrific energy.” Jefferson enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should be a key piece for Weddington over the coming years.
#85: 5’11 ’28 Aaron Lawler (Garinger)
Next, Aaron Lawler is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2028. After putting up incredible production as a freshman, it should be no surprise to see him shine in this setting. Lawler is a smart, crafty, well-rounded guard who can create for others and fill it up as a scorer in a variety of ways. Lawler mixes it up nicely from all levels, showing the ability to consistently hit jumpers, attack off the dribble, or find opportunities in transition. He’s also a pesky defender and willing rebounder. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Nesbitt on Lawler: “Aaron can get hot and put together consecutive buckets with ease. Sits down very well on defense. Plays the passing lanes better than on the ball but anticipates well to force turnovers. Great ball-handler who can create for himself and others.” Lawler did a lot of things well during camp and should be poised for another notable at Garinger.
#95: 6’0 ’28 Dennis Williams (Rising Christian)
Next, Dennis Williams is a 6-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2028. It didn’t take long to recognize his ability to consistently generate shots as a downhill threat. Williams is a quick, crafty guard who breaks down opponents well to touch the paint and finish. He’s a capable passer and off-ball threat, but is at his best with the ball in his hands. Williams does a nice job of containing opposing guards at the point of attack defensively. He’s also a quality threat in transition. Next in his development process is working on his consistency as a perimeter shooter, as it would complement his penetration game nicely. Coach Nesbitt on Williams: “Dennis is a very good penetrator who touched the paint at a high volume. Finishes well around the basket. I would like for him to see shooters when he’s attacking the basket on drives. Very strong player and strong with the ball in his hands.” Williams found success throughout camp and should be a difference-maker at Rising Christian over the coming years.
#96: 6’0 ’28 Silas Tate (Kings Mountain)
Next, Silas Tate is a 6-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2028. He found success through his very steady, reliable presence on both ends of the floor. Tate is a scrappy, unselfish guard who can produce with or without the ball in his hands. He’s a capable playmaker and scorer from all levels. Tate is comfortable initiating the offense or operating as a cutter or spot-up threat. He defends with terrific energy and forces turnovers at a solid rate. Tate regularly outworks opponents for extra possessions. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact. Coach Nesbitt on Tate: “Silas is a very good defender and overall team player. Does a great job of keeping opposing guards in front at the point of attack. Capable shooting threat along the perimeter. I would like to see him be more aggressive as a shooter and penetrator.” Tate enjoyed a nice showing at camp and should be a focal point for Kings Mountain this season.
#106: 6’1 ’28 Jordan Pierce (Concord Academy)
Next, Jordan Pierce is a 6-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2028. Regardless of touches or surrounding teammates, he found success in various types of roles. Pierce is a smart, tough, well-rounded guard who consistently impacts the game on both ends of the floor. He’s an efficient offensive player who knows how to cut, spot up, and create with the ball in his hands. Pierce hit shots and finished through contact at the basket, but also created for others. He’s a rugged defender with great length and instincts. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Nesbitt on Pierce: “Jordan is a long guard who can defend his position, touch the paint, and knock down jumpers along the perimeter. Given all the ways he impacted the game, there were several times when Jordan was the best player on the floor.” Pierce proved to be an asset during camp and should be a difference-maker at Concord Academy this season.
#107: 6’1 ’28 BG Beshears (Hough)
Next, BG Beshears is a 6-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2028. His steady, low-maintenance identity truly allows him to mesh with any collection of teammates. Beshears is a smart, unselfish guard who knows how to produce with or without the ball in his hands. He’s a reliable perimeter shooter who knows how to find open seams and knock down jumpers at a consistent rate. Beshears is an unselfish teammate who looks to do the dirty work and make the extra pass whenever available. Scrappy defender and willing rebounder. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a more lethal penetrating threat. Coach Nesbitt on Pierce: “Jordan is a solid defender who knows how to operate within his role on either side of the ball. Shoots it very well from the perimeter and knows how to move properly without the ball to find open looks. Jordan does a terrific job of playing to his strengths.” Beshears produced well during camp and should be a useful piece at Hough going forward.
#146: 6’2 ’28 Justin Golphin (Bull City Prep)
Next, Justin Golphin is a 6-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2028. Given his current ability and array of enticing tools, it’s easy to see his long-term upside. Golphin is a long, wiry guard who is already capable of filling it up as a scorer. He’s a lethal shooting threat with the range, consistency, and quick trigger to keep defenses honest at all times. Golphin is a useful playmaker and scorer off the bounce, but is arguably at his best from distance. He plays hard and anticipates well defensively. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact. Coach Nesbitt on Golphin: “Justin plays very well without the ball offensively. Knows how to move to find open space within the defense. Defensively, uses his length and energy well to be disruptive. Gets to his spots well in transition.” Golphin did a lot of things well during his time at camp and will be a focal point for Bull City Prep over the coming years.
#164: 6’3 ’29 Sawyer Little (West Forsyth)
Finishing up, Sawyer Little is a 6-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being the only freshman on this team, he did a lot of things to impact the game. Little is a tough, high-motor player who knows how to make his presence felt with or without the ball in his hands. He’s a switchable defender with the length and physicality to cause problems for several types of opponents. Little is a great rebounder for his size/position and consistently outworks opponents to make hustle plays. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Nesbitt on Little: “Sawyer is a very solid defender who plays with consistent energy on both ends of the floor. Plays the passing lanes very well to force turnovers. Penetrated well and finished at the basket, but also knocked down jumpers at a nice rate.” Little highlighted a lot of appealing qualities during camp and should be a key piece at West Forsyth going forward.