Team 9
Coach: Stanley Walker
#133: 5’9 ’23 Darrius Taylor (Chatham Charter)
Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Darrius Taylor. He’s a tough, heady, fairly high-motor guard prospect with quickness and a reliable two-way presence. Taylor is a capable penetrator, but arguably even better as a perimeter shooter—especially when accessing his midrange pull-up. He provides great effort defensively, showing a willingness to get back in transition and the ability to force turnovers by intercepting passing lanes. Taylor works well within the team concept and looks to make passes to open teammates whenever possible. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better finisher around the basket. Coach Walker on Taylor: “Darrius plays great team ball. He has good confidence in his shot. He needs to improve on moving his feet as an on-ball defender. Darrius needs to be more vocal. He takes criticism very well and applies it to the game.” Taylor enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should be a useful contributor over the coming years for Chatham Charter.
#141: 5’10 ’22 Jesse Reaves III (Northern Durham)
Next, we look at a player with the ability to play much bigger than his size would imply on either end of the floor, Jesse Reaves III. He’s a strong, tough, high-motor guard prospect with an incredible rebounding presence for his size/position. Reaves is a reliable all-around defender and forces turnovers at a quality rate against opposing ball-handlers. He possesses a nice midrange pull-up, but can also attack the basket or knock down shots from beyond the arc. Reaves moves well without the ball and understands how to play within the team concept. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better finisher around the basket. Coach Walker on Reaves: “Jesse is great at attacking the boards. He needs to shoot more regularly. He has a great sense of making the extra pass for an open teammate. Jesse can work on his off-hand and dribbling with his head up.” Reaves proved to be an asset at camp and could be poised for a productive senior season at Northern Durham.
#158: 6’7 ’22 Chatham Lambiotte (Cape Fear Academy)
Moving onto a player that always seems to make a lasting impression with his motor, toughness, and blue-collar approach, Chatham Lambiotte. He’s a big, strong, mobile forward prospect with an incredible sturdy frame and the ability to make plays with or without the ball in his hands. Lambiotte is a natural enforcer with phenomenal energy on defense and as a rebounder, able to consistently outwork opponents for opportunities in every facet of the game. He’s a quality finisher, capable perimeter shooter, and runs the floor hard in transition. Next in his development process is working to become a better ball-handler, as it would make him more difficult for opponents to contain. Coach Walker on Lambiotte: “Chatham needs to learn how to move without the ball. He can finish on both sides of the rim. He’s a great listener that tries to apply what’s being taught to the game. Chatham can continue to improve footwork.” Lambiotte did a lot of things well during his time at camp and should continue to be a major piece for Cape Fear Academy over his upcoming senior season.
#165: 6’0 ’22 Luke Brewington (Greensboro Day)
Continuing onto a player that arguably stood out as the top spot-up threat on this team, Luke Brewington. He’s a wiry, unselfish guard prospect with a fairly low-maintenance role and the understanding of how to make his presence felt within the flow of the action. Brewington is a reliable shooter from midrange or beyond the arc, though he typically looks to apply pressure from distance. He doesn’t force the action and looks to make extra passes whenever possible. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a better all-around defender. Coach Walker on Brewington: “Luke is great at moving without the ball. He’s great at being the floor general. Luke can work on tightening his shooting motion and release. He needs to attack the boards more and work on creative finishes.” Brewington enjoyed a solid showing at camp and could carve out a useful role for Greensboro Day during his upcoming senior season.
#182: 6’1 ’24 Jake Hartman (Mount Tabor)
Next, we look at a player that showcased a pretty useful foundation, especially for his age, Jake Hartman. He’s a young, wiry, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with the understanding of how to apply pressure within the flow of the action. Hartman is a reliable spot-up threat from beyond the arc, but also capable of knocking down midrange jumpers at a solid clip. He moves well without the ball and displays great instincts as an off-ball defender. Hartman regularly jumps into passing lanes, forces turnovers, and rebounds effectively on both ends. Next in his development process is working to become a better passer, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Walker on Hartman: “Jake is great at attacking the boards but needs to do it consistently. He needs to work on penetrating moves. He knows when to shoot and when to pump-fake and attack. Jake needs to work on attacking downhill with his off-hand.” Hartman enjoyed a solid showing at camp and will be one to monitor throughout his continued progression at Mount Tabor.
#189: 6’1 ’22 Quincy Johnson (Woodmont)
Moving onto a player that offered a fairly steady, reliable presence on both ends of the floor, Quincy Johnson. He’s a long, strong-bodied wing prospect with the ability to play bigger than his size would imply on both ends of the floor. Johnson is a quality defensive player with great instincts and a reliable presence on the glass. He’s a nice midrange shooter and capable finisher with the ability to knock down three-pointers at a solid clip. Johnson displays an active motor and useful feel for the game on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more reliable ball-handler under pressure. Coach Walker on Johnson: “I love how Quincy is willing to step in and take a charge. He attacks the boards hard!!! He needs to work on putting the ball on the floor and getting to the. Basket. Quincy needs to move more without the ball.” Johnson did a variety of things well throughout camp and will be one to watch throughout his upcoming senior season at Woodmont.
#209: 6’2 ’22 Samuel Crosby (Woodberry Forest)
Continuing onto a player that made a lasting impression with his activity and production as a rebounder, Samuel Crosby. He’s a tough, well-rounded wing prospect with a high motor and the ability to lead for extended stretches on both ends of the floor. Crosby regularly dictated the action for this group, finding ways to score, setting the tone defensively, and making intelligent decisions as a creator for himself and others. He also forced turnovers and pushed transition play at every available opportunity, where he was able to finish or set up others with relative ease. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better ball-handler. Coach Walker on Crosby: “Samuel listens well. He attacks the boards extremely hard!!! He plays a selfless brand of basketball. Samuel was always willing to give up a layup to get his teammates involved offensively. He needs to work on his consistency as a shooter and shooting the ball more regularly. He is “Mr. Hustle.” Samuel is a kid every coach would want on their team.” Crosby stood out throughout his time at camp and should be poised for a productive senior season at Woodberry Forest.
#216: 6’3 ’23 Elijah Calhoun (RJ Reynolds)
Next, we look at a player that possesses the necessary tools and mentality to have a breakout season, Elijah Calhoun. He’s a tough, wiry guard prospect with nice balance between skill and athleticism. Calhoun showed the ability to score from all levels, get others involved, and outwork his assignment defensively. He’s fairly well-rounded and capable of naturally affecting all facets of the game. Calhoun plays hard, pursues rebounds at a strong rate for his size/position, and makes quality decisions with the ball in his hands. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better ball-handler. Coach Walker on Calhoun: “Elijah is great at moving the ball and finding open teammates. He needs to work on moving his feet defensively. He knows when to attack or pull-up for a jumper. Elijah leaves everything out on the court.” Calhoun enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should emerge as a leader for RJ Reynolds next season.
#233: 6’4 ’24 Owen Jenkins (Hough)
Moving onto a player that possesses great physical tools, especially for his age, Owen Jenkins. He’s a wiry, long-bodied forward prospect with nice vision and the ability to effectively space the floor from the perimeter. Jenkins moves well without the ball, plays hard on either end of the floor, and looks to provide his team with an edge however possible. He fights for rebounds and can fill the lane decently well in transition. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better finisher around the basket. Coach Walker on Jenkins: “Owen is a great listener and very coachable kid. He needs to work on using his off-hand and attacking the basket. I can tell that he’s eager to learn and ready to work.” Jenkins enjoyed a nice showing at camp, considering he was among the youngest campers on this team, and will be one to monitor throughout his continued progression at Hough.
#240: 6’5 ’23 Rio O’Hale (Bishop McGuinness)
Finishing up, we look at a player that simply understands how to excel within a low-maintenance role on either end of the floor, Rio O’Hale. He’s a wiry, long-bodied forward/post prospect with a quality motor, unselfish approach, and clear willingness to make hustle plays. O’Hale finishes decently well around the basket, but also displays the makings of a reliable midrange jumper and capabilities from beyond the arc. He rebounds the ball effectively, locates a guard, and then runs the floor hard in transition. Next in his development process is working to add strength, as it would allow him to become a more physically imposing two-way player. Coach Walker on O’Hale: “Rio is great at setting screens and rolling. He’s very coachable and always asking questions to learn. He needs to learn how to be more aggressive. Rio is a kid that every coach wants on their team.” O’Hale did a lot of things well at camp and should be a major contributor for Bishop McGuinness over the foreseeable future.