Team 18
Coach: Jeremiah Dickerson
#49: 5’10 ’28 Grant Locklear (Northwood)
Starting off, Grant Locklear is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2028. He’s a skilled, crafty guard with the handle, vision, and penetration sense to cause a ton of problems for opponents. Locklear touches the paint at a high volume, where he’s able to consistently finish or set up others. He’s a lethal midrange threat who can knock down jumpers from beyond the arc. Locklear also rebounds the ball well for his size/position. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a better defender at the point of attack. Coach Dickerson on Locklear: “Grant is a great lead guard who knows how to thrive at getting paint touches. Excellent midrange shooter who is able to consistently get to his spots and convert. Great passing guard. Knows how and when to make the right passes. Great at playing without the ball.” Locklear enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should emerge as a useful piece for Northwood this season.
#50: 5’10 ’29 Noah Sturdivant (Grimsley)
Next, Noah Sturdivant is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2029. Whether running the team or playing without the ball, he found ways to make an impact. Sturdivant is a quality creator, both for himself and others, who mixes it up effectively as a scorer from all levels. He’s a reliable perimeter shooter but arguably at his best when getting downhill and finishing at the basket. Sturdivant is a smart decision-maker and willing passer who plays with terrific effort. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a better defender at the point of attack. Coach Dickerson on Sturdivant: “Noah is a very solid guard who knows how to pick his spots. Understands how to pick apart the defense with his pace when attacking. Does a great job of getting to the midrange area. Knocks down jumpers really well as a shooting threat. Great on-ball defender. Knows how to be a pest on the defensive end. Complete floor general.” Sturdivant found success throughout camp and should be a difference-maker for Grimsley this season.
#109: 6’1 ’28 Amari Winters (Hickory Ridge)
Next, Amari Winters is a 6-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2028. Between his creation instincts, defensive prowess, and well-rounded skillset, he found several ways to impact the game. Winters is a quick, wiry guard who can initiate the offense or play without the ball. He’s a willing passer and capable scoring threat from all levels. Winters knows how to move without the ball, but is arguably better when dictating the action. He’s also a pesky defender who plays passing lanes well to force turnovers at a nice rate. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Dickerson on Winters: “Amari handles the ball very well. Quick, fast guard who can compete with the best of them. He has a knack of being a pesky on-ball defender. Shows a lot of leadership qualities from the point guard position.” Winters did a lot of things well during his time at camp and should emerge as a key piece for Hickory Ridge this season.
#111: 6’1 ’28 Rob Beasley (Hibriten)
Next, Rob Beasley is a 6-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2028. Given the way he affected all facets of the game, it’s difficult to say anything other than positives about Beasley. He’s a smart, athletic, skilled guard who highlighted the ability to do everything on the court. Beasley created for himself and others, applied efficient scoring pressure from all levels, and shuts down opponents defensively. He also rebounds very well for his size/position. 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 Dickerson on Beasley: “Rob is a great guard who has the tools to be a household name in North Carolina. Does all the things college coaches love. Scores when needed and will defend the best player on the opposing team. Very coachable. Displays excellent strength and knows how to play through contact on both ends of the floor. Terrific at getting downhill and making the extra pass.” Beasley proved to be an asset during camp and should be a focal point for Hibriten over the coming years.
#147: 6’2 ’28 Oleksandr Havrylyuk (Panther Creek)
Next, Oleksandr Havrylyuk is a 6-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2028. He did a phenomenal job of playing to his strengths. Havrylyuk is a knockdown shooter with a high IQ, nonstop motor, and unselfish approach to the game. He thrives as an off-ball threat who can find open seams and consistently find success as a spot-up threat. Havrylyuk is more than capable of attacking closeouts and finishing or making the extra pass. He’s a scrappy defender and useful rebounder for his size. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Dickerson on Havrylyuk: “Oleksandr is a really good shooter with a great release on his shot. Knows how to make the right with the ball offensively. Big-time guard who knows how to rebound at a high rate and get to his spots in transition. Great at encouraging teammates on the floor and helping them be in the right place.” Havrylyuk made a quality impact during camp and should be a key piece at Panther Creek going forward.
#167: 6’3 ’28 Gary Grear (Pine Lake Prep)
Next, Gary Grear is a 6-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2028. It seems like he’s able to carve out a meaningful role in every setting, and this was no different. Great is a smart, skilled guard with an unselfish approach and the ability to consistently make plays with the ball in his hands. He’s a nice creator who can break down opponents, touch the paint, and finish or set up others. Grear shoots the ball well along the perimeter and makes his presence felt in transition. Next in his development process is working to get quicker, as it would make him a more dynamic threat off the bounce. Coach Dickerson on Grear: “Gary is a solid guard who can play with or without the ball. Capable shooter who does a nice job of moving without the ball to find open opportunities. I would like to see him improve his passing and ball-handling in order to maximize his abilities.” Grear enjoyed a quality showing at camp and will remain a focal point for Pine Lake Prep over the coming years.
#183: 6’6 ’28 Ethan Ofori (Piedmont)
Next, Ethan Ofori is a 6-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2028. Given his legitimate size and frame, it’s easy to see his appeal. Ofori is a strong, mobile post player with nice touch and a solid interior presence on both ends of the floor. He finishes well around the basket, but doesn’t need a ton of touches to be effective. Ofori is a quality rebounder and reliable post defender who utilizes his length and motor to outwork opponents. Next in his development process is working to improve his footwork, as it would make him a more refined scorer around the basket. Coach Dickerson on Ofori: “Ethan has a pretty nice post game. He has solid touch but could be really good with some training on his footwork. Ethan has the tools to become a good power forward. He has a decent midrange shot and shows flashes of being able to space the floor. Ethan can make some noise as his game matures.” Ofori made his presence felt throughout camp and should only continue to progress for Piedmont over the foreseeable future.
#215: 6’4 ’28 Ethan McSweeney (Queens Grant)
Next, Ethan McSweeney is a 6-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2028. He’s a skilled, unselfish wing with great size and scoring polish. McSweeney knocked down shots at a respectable rate, but was clearly at his best getting downhill and finishing. He’s a capable defender and rebounder who positions himself to make hustle plays whenever necessary. McSweeney also gets to his spots well in transition. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more imposing defender. Coach Dickerson on McSweeney: “Ethan is a big guard who can drive to the basket and finish. He needs to work on improving his defensive presence, both on and off the ball. With his size and skill level, he has the tools to become a good college-level guard.” McSweeney highlighted a lot of appealing qualities during camp and should emerge as a key piece for Queens Grant this season.
#216: 6’4 ’28 Ashton Green (Mount Tabor)
Finishing up, Ashton Green is a 6-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2028. Between his size, skill, and athleticism, it’s easy to see his array of appealing tools. Green showed the ability to knock down perimeter jumpers at a consistent rate, both off the catch and dribble. He’s a scrappy defender with the physical tools and instincts to cause problems for opponents. Green also has the size to make his presence felt on the glass. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Dickerson on Green: “Ashton is a great athlete but needs to improve his motor. He plays with minimal effort at times, yet has the ability to impact the game. Solid shooting threat but needs to work on his ability to move without the ball to find open opportunities. Has the tools to be a really good player.” Green enjoyed a solid showing at camp and should be a useful piece for Mount Tabor over the coming years.