Team 12
Coach: Chris Ewell
#22: 5’6 ’30 Eli Collins (Patrick County)
Starting off, Eli Collins is a 5-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2030. Though small, he provided a very steady, consistent presence on both ends of the floor. Collins is a scrappy, unselfish lead guard who possesses a sharp penetration sense and overall understanding of how to make plays with or without the ball in his hands. Next in his development process is working on his consistency as a three-point shooter, as it would be a nice complement his downhill ability. Coach Ewell on Collins: “Eli is smart and doesn’t need a lot of shots to get going or to help the team. Plays hard and does the dirty work. Eli has a good skillset and the necessary confidence to produce on the floor. Made good decisions on when to pass or score. Communicates well and gives great effort. Eli also has good vision and overall feel for the game.” Collins enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should steadily emerge as a piece for Patrick County over the coming years.
#40: 5’9 ’29 Kaleb Camarata (Legion Collegiate)
Next, Kaleb Camarata is a 5-foot-9 prospect in the Class of 2029. Given his polish and well-rounded array of skills, he found a lot of ways to assert his presence as an offensive piece. Camarata is a skilled, unselfish guard with a nice blend of IQ, creation instincts, and scoring prowess. He utilizes his pace and tight handle to consistently create opportunities for himself and others off the bounce. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a more reliable on-ball defender. Coach Ewell on Camarata: “Kaleb is crafty, solid, and does his job to produce in his role. Displays confidence with the ball in his hands. Attacks with patience. Doesn’t settle, able to get to the rim and score or make the next read. Kaleb also showed the ability to spot-up and hit shots from beyond the arc.” Camarata did a lot of things well during his time at camp and should be a useful piece for Legion Collegiate over the foreseeable future.
#44: 5’9 ’30 Brodie Gould (Hoggard)
Next, Brodie Gould is a 5-foot-9 prospect in the Class of 2030. It didn’t take long for him to assert his presence as arguably the best shooter on this team. Gould is a smart, unselfish guard who knows how to impact the game with or without the ball in his hands. He’s a lethal perimeter shooter, both from midrange and beyond the arc, who knows how to keep defenses honest with his off-ball movement. Gould competes with great energy and is capable of making hustle plays whenever necessary. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a more reliable on-ball defender. Coach Ewell on Gould: “Brodie is a knockdown shooter. Small but confident. Comfortable playing on or off the ball and making plays. Very coachable with a good IQ. Shoots it very well off the catch, but also makes others better with his willingness to see the floor and make the extra pass.” Gould made a quality impact throughout camp and has the tools to become a meaningful contributor for Hoggard over the coming years.
#93: 6’0 ’29 Gavin Barclift (Panther Creek)
Next, Gavin Barclift is a 6-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2029. Due to his high motor, rugged approach, and general physicality, he consistently stood out as a blue-collar piece. Barclift is a scrappy, unselfish guard who sets the tone with his defensive prowess and fills in the gaps as needed offensively. His blend of quickness and sheer activity allow him to cause a ton of problems for opponents. Barclift also outworks opponents very well on the glass. Next in his development process is working on his overall ball-handling ability, as it would raise his ceiling tremendously. Coach Ewell on Barclift: “Gavin is a workhorse who plays very hard with limited offensive skill. Surprises you here and there with his shot-making but doesn’t need the ball in his hands to impact the game. Consistently rebounds his position, guards with a purpose, and stays active without the ball. Gavin’s high energy with decent size gives him upside to become a versatile defender.” Barclift made his presence felt during his time at camp and will be one to monitor for Panther Creek going forward.
#105: 6’0 ’30 Caleb Sheldon (Panther Creek)
Next, Caleb Sheldon is a 6-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2030. Given all the things he does to naturally fill in the gaps, he found a lot of success as a connecting piece. Sheldon is an unselfish, high-motor guard with a sturdy frame and useful array of skills. He’s capable of mixing it up as a scorer from all areas, but doesn’t require touches to make an impact. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a more reliable on-ball defender. Coach Ewell on Sheldon: “Caleb had some good moments throughout the day. Possesses good positional size and rebounding instincts. Plays well off the ball. Knows how to cut, set screens, and is good at coming off screens to knock down shots along the perimeter. Showed some decent decision-making and effectively defends bigger opponents well. Not bad at attacking in straight lines.” Sheldon made a solid impact throughout camp and will be a piece to monitor for Panther Creek over the coming years.
#123: 6’1 ’29 Bryce Pettit (North Mecklenburg)
Next, Bryce Pettit is a 6-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2029. Between his downhill sense and open-floor ability, he consistently found ways to put pressure on the basket. Pettit is a quick, heady guard with a quality blend of IQ, effort, and unselfishness. He breaks down defenders and touches the paint on a regular basis, where he’s able to finish or set up others. Pettit is a solid defender and rebounder for his size/position. Next in his development process is working on his consistency as a three-point shooter, as it would be a nice complement his penetration game. Coach Ewell on Pettit: “Bryce had some good moments using his versatility. Defended multiple positions effectively. Strong driver to the basket, both to score or collapse the defense and locate open teammates. Rebounds his position well. Knows how to attack off the bounce and consistently make the simple reads. Thrives in the open floor but showed the ability to hit shots when needed.” Pettit highlighted a variety of enticing flashes during camp and will be one to monitor for North Mecklenburg.
#161: 6’3 ’29 Cooper Garland (Topsail)
Next, Cooper Garland is a 6-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. Arguably the most reliable rebounder on this team, he did multiple things to propel this group forward. Garland is a tough and scrappy with a high motor and unselfish approach to the game. He does a nice job of defending with energy and hitting shots as needed offensively. However, Garland brings a ton of value with his nose for the ball and overall instincts on the glass. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more reliable creator against defensive pressure. Coach Ewell on Garland: “Cooper did his job well through running the floor, moving without the ball, and rebounding at a strong rate on both ends of the floor. Had flashes where he’d hit an open three-pointer or shot from the high-post. Cooper got the team some second-chance opportunities with his effort on the glass. Competes on both ends of the floor.” Garland enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should only continue to become a useful piece for Topsail over the coming years.
#178: 6’4 ’29 Gordon Tracy (Greensboro Day)
Finishing up, Gordon Tracy is a 6-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2029. Easily one of the most impressive campers on this team, he set the tone in a variety of ways. Tracy’s blend of IQ, size, and skill makes him a difficult matchup for several types of opponents. He’s able to create for himself and others, mix it up from all levels, and find opportunities with or without the ball in his hands. Tracy is a solid defender who positions himself well. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a more reliable defender along the perimeter. Coach Ewell on Tracy: “Gordon is a big guard with high IQ and a versatile skillset. Understands how to fill several roles on the floor. Does a good job of using his size against smaller guards. Confident scorer on all three levels. Good passer. Had strong finishes at the basket. Rebounds the ball well and knows how to push the break well in transition. Uses his size and strength to defend multiple positions on the floor.” Tracy proved to be a leader for this group and will be a player to monitor at Greensboro Day going forward.