Team 5
Coach: Phil Watson
#6: 5’6 ’26 Lucas Kimrey (Gaston Day)
Starting things off, we look at a player that continues to showcase clear progression within his overall development, Lucas Kimrey. He’s a young, wiry, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with a nice combination of scoring prowess and ability to run a team as the floor general. Kimrey is a crafty (visibly improved) ball-handler with the necessary IQ to make intelligent decisions as a creator. Though small and not physically overwhelming, Kimrey is a definite gamer and capable of affecting all facets of the game within the flow of the action. He’s a reliable shooter, unselfish passer, and works extremely hard to make his presence felt as a defender and rebounder. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it’ll only help prepare him for the high school ranks. Coach Watson on Kimrey: “Lucas has a great attitude and listens to direction well. I can see him being a great team leader in the future. Lucas has a beautiful shooting stroke and a great ability to get to the basket. He can continue to get stronger in order to be a better finisher and on-ball defender. Lucas should also work on being able to handle the ball against aggressive defensive pressure from bigger opponents.” Kimrey enjoyed another quality showing at camp and should be poised for a very productive eighth-grade season.
#13: 5’9 ’24 Bryce Little (Ashe County)
Next, we look at a player that showcased a willingness to do whatever necessary to provide his team with an edge, Bryce Little. He’s a wiry, team-first guard prospect with nice cutting instincts and capabilities as a spot-up threat from the perimeter. Little is a useful passer and looks to make the unselfish decision 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 Watson on Little: “Bryce has a nice competitive fire about himself. He will do anything on the court to help his team win. Bryce has the ability to knock down three-pointers and is also a very unselfish teammate. I would like to see him get stronger while improving his handle against ball pressure, and tightening his shot mechanics to become a more consistent three-point shooter. Being able to contain his guy on defense will also benefit Bryce.” Little worked hard throughout his time at camp and could carve out a nice role for Ashe County over the coming years.
#52: 5’10 ’22 CJ Jamison (Franklinton)
Moving onto a player that highlighted a pretty intriguing array of offensive skills throughout the weekend, CJ Jamison. He’s a strong, sturdy, athletic guard prospect with great quickness and a quality penetration sense. Jamison does a nice job of getting downhill and finishing or accessing his pull-up jumper from midrange. Next in his development process is working to become a better passer, as it would make him a more reliable floor general. Coach Watson on Jamison: “CJ has a great attitude. He’s quick, shifty, athletic, and displayed a solid ability to get to the basket. CJ Was able to knock down a few transition buckets within the flow of the action. He can work on finding the open man when penetrating. Although solid, CJ needs to improve on finishing consistently around the basket. His on-ball defense could also be an area of improvement.” Jamison made a nice impact during his time at camp and should be able to carve out a productive role during his upcoming senior campaign at Franklinton.
#53: 5’11 ’22 Kevin Stokes (Stall)
Continuing onto a player that easily stood out as a consistent two-way leader for this team, Kevin Stokes. He’s a smart, wiry guard prospect with a knack for scoring the ball and applying offensive pressure in a variety of different ways. Stokes prefers to get downhill and finish around the basket but also shoots the ball at a consistent rate from the perimeter. He possesses the necessary change-of-pace and instincts to regularly create for himself and others. Stokes defends well and pushes the break with poise in transition. 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 Watson on Stokes: “Kevin is an offensive force on the basketball court. He can easily get to the basket or knock down the three-pointer. Kevin has the will to win, and knows how to step up in big moments. He is also deceptively quick, and understands how to effortlessly break down his defender. I would like to see Kevin improve his decision making when running the pick-and-roll. He can also contain his matchup a little bit better defensively.” Stokes was a clear asset and among the best performers on display, and should be a prospect for college coaches to monitor during his upcoming season at Stall.
#128: 6’2 ’23 Jake Barber (Mountain Island Charter)
Next, we look at a player that made a pretty lasting impression as the main glue-guy of this team, Jake Barber. He’s a wiry, well-rounded wing/forward prospect with a high motor and understanding of how to consistently make plays without requiring the ball in his hands. Barber is an excellent finisher and spot-up shooter, and truly thrives as a cutter/off-ball threat. He plays bigger than his size, both as a defender and rebounder, and simply makes a ton of hustle plays within the flow of the action. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better ball-handler against pressure. Coach Watson on Barber: “Jake is one of my favorite players. He has a calm approach to the game. Jake has a beautiful shooting stroke and consistently puts pressure on the defense with his ability to penetrate and finish at a high clip. He can consistently get his shot off with ease. Jake’s next step is to learn to facilitate for his team. He has a high IQ and could easily average double-digit assists on a nightly basis. Jake could also benefit from building his off-hand.” Barber proved to be a phenomenal teammate and naturally produced during camp, and should have no issue asserting himself for Mountain Island Charter.
#135: 6’4 ’23 Carson Pope (West Brunswick)
Moving onto a player that arguably stood out as the most lethal shooting threat on this team, Carson Pope. He’s a strong, scrappy, high-motor forward with an incredible shooting presence, both off the catch and dribble, and the ability to make a consistent impact on the glass. Pope moves very well without the ball as a cutter and spot-up threat, and provides an active presence defensively. He’s a definite team-first guy with a willingness to do the dirty work and whatever necessary to provide his team with an edge. Next in his development process is working to become a craftier ball-handler, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Watson on Pope: “Carson is a player that any coach would love to have. He is an all-around basketball player. Carson has mastered the midrange pull-up and is an exceptional catch-and-shoot guy as well. I would like to see him get to the hole quicker and be able to finish.” Pope did a lot of things well at camp and should be a useful contributor for West Brunswick.
#183: 6’9 ’23 William Broadfoot (Tennessee)
Finishing up, we look at a player that possesses the necessary physical tools to impose his will on either side of the ball, William Broadfoot. He’s a big, sturdy post prospect with an active motor and clear willingness to make hustle plays or do the dirty work on both ends of the floor. Broadfoot isn’t afraid to utilize his body to clear out space in order to make a steady impact on the glass. He runs the floor hard in transition, finishes effectively around the basket, and doesn’t ever look to force the action. Next in his development process is working to get quicker, as it would make him a better defender in space or when switching onto smaller opponents. Coach Watson on Broadfoot: “Will is super-likable and loves to interact with his coach. He has nice size and a soft touch around the rim. He is a rebounding machine and is able to get his team second-chance opportunities with regularity. I would love to see William work on his arsenal with his back to the basket. Improving his footwork and quickness with help his overall progression.” Broadfoot enjoyed a nice showing at camp and should be a nice contributor for Tennessee High School during the upcoming season.