Team 1
Coach: Ethan Reece
#1: 4’10 ’30 Karinthian Chapman (Valdese)
Starting off, Karinthian Chapman is a 4-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2030. Despite being one of the smallest campers on display, he highlighted a lot of positive flashes. Chapman has a long list of intangibles, including his motor, attitude, and willingness to accept coaching. He displays a solid feel for the game, both with and without the ball in his hands, and is capable of scoring the ball from multiple levels. Chapman is a useful defender and rebounder for his size. He moves really well without the ball. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would improve his ability to run a team and create against pressure. Coach Reece on Chapman: “Karinthian is a great teammate who is very coachable and wants to compete. Understands the game. Does a lot of things right, and has good skills. Needs to get quicker as a defender and attacker with his first step. Karinthian can also develop his left hand.” Chapman did a lot of things well, especially for his size, and should only continue to progress going forward.
#60: 5’6 ’30 Tavion Lawrence (High Point)
Next, Tavion Lawrence is a 5-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2030. Given his advanced IQ, quality ball skills, and strong defensive presence, he already possesses clear ability. Lawrence is a phenomenal penetrating threat with the handle and quickness to get downhill with relative ease. He finishes and sets up others extremely well, but can also knock down jumpers at a respectable percentage from the perimeter. Lawrence is a physical defender with the instincts and athleticism to cause consistent problems for opponents. Add in his motor, rebounding ability, and transition presence, and it’s easy to see all the ways he impacts a game. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball. Coach Reece on Lawrence: “Tavion is a very capable utility piece you could plug and play anywhere with his IQ. Physically quick and strong. Knows how to use his body and play angles as a finisher. Great vision and touch as a passer pushing the ball in transition.” After a strong showing at camp, Lawrence will definitely be a player to keep an eye on.
#61: 5’6 ’30 Braylen Price (Charlotte)
Next, Braylen Price is a 5-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2030. Between his well-rounded skillset and scrappy defensive presence, he consistently found ways to impact the game. Price is a smart, heady guard with the ability to get downhill and touch the paint at a high rate. He’s a strong finisher and reliable perimeter shooter, but has clear upside as a creator for others. Price defends the point of attack well and utilizes his quickness to keep opponents in front. Next in his development process is working to improve his playmaking sense, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Reece on Price: “Braylen is really quick and skilled, able to break guys down at a high rate. Handles and applies pressure well in the open floor. Solid finisher, but needs to find balance with drawing help and knowing when to kick out. Consistently touches the paint but has a bad habit of settling for shots.” Price highlighted a variety of appealing qualities throughout camp and has the tools to steadily progress over the coming years.
#91: 5’9 ’30 Jackson Joyce (Concord)
Next, Jackson Joyce is a 5-foot-9 prospect in the Class of 2030. It didn’t take long to recognize that he was clearly one of the most impressive campers on display. Joyce is a smart, unselfish guard with a high motor and all-around skillset. He scores the ball at an efficient, yet constant rate from all levels while showing the ability to reliably create for himself and others. Joyce moves well without the ball, defends with toughness, and understands how to position himself to make plays on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a more dynamic threat off the bounce. Coach Reece on Joyce: “Jackson has a superb foundation. Fundamentally sound in every area with a great attitude and leadership mentality. Frequently in the right place to capitalize on plays; displays a great course sense. Good shooter with soft touch in the paint. Needs to get quicker and learn to change speeds/direction more.” Joyce proved to be an asset during camp, earning a Top Performer award, and definitely has the tools to blossom into a noteworthy prospect.
#92: 5’9 ’30 Michael McLucas (Fayetteville)
Next, Michael McLucas is a 5-foot-9 prospect in the Class of 2030. Given his physical tools and flashes of ability, it’s easy to see his long-term appeal. McLucas is a quality creator and overall offensive threat with the ball in his hands. He showed the ability to finish and knock down jumpers, but can also set up others fairly well. McLucas mixed it up well as a scorer but was arguably at his best as a spot-up threat. Next in his development process is working on improving his general defensive presence, as he has the tools to be an impactful piece on that end of the floor. Coach Reece on McLucas: “Michael has all the tools to be a nice player, including solid skill and size. I’d like to see him get more aggressive and decisive off the catch. Solid perimeter shooter who isn’t going to make many mistakes. Michael has to get better defensively, as he can be too nonchalant and a liability in man defense.” McLucas highlighted a variety of intriguing qualities during camp and should only continue to make strides over the foreseeable future.
#106: 5’10 ’30 Dakota Baker (Greensboro)
Next, Dakota Baker is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2030. It’s easy to see the intrigue within his combination of size, skill, and intangibles. Baker is a very smart, high-motor piece with the ability to cause problems for opponents on both ends of the floor. He’s already an excellent rebounder with the ability to finish, knock down jumpers, and play with or without the ball. Baker is a solid defender with useful instincts. Next in his development process is working to tighten his handle, as it would make him a more dynamic creator off the bounce. Coach Reece on Baker: “Dakota possesses a physically strong and built frame, and isn’t afraid to use it. Plays with a high motor and good team mentality. Dakota does a lot of good things and puts himself in good positions to make an impact. More development will come from him continuing to grow into his body and becoming more coordinated. Needs to improve handle in traffic, but utilizes his quick first step well.” Baker provided a very consistent presence throughout camp and will be a prospect to monitor going forward.
#132: 6’0 ’30 Donald Noble (Eden)
Next, Donald Noble is a 6-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2030. Given his lack of glaring weaknesses, there’s already a lot to like about his game. Noble possesses a strong blend of IQ, motor, and unselfishness. He’s a long, fluid athlete with nice size and versatility on both ends of the floor. Noble is a strong rebounder and quality defender who can switch across multiple positions as needed. He’s a terrific finisher and floor-spacer who can alter his approach based on what the defense is giving him. Noble also forces turnovers and runs the floor well in transition. Next in his development process is working to improve as a passer, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Reece on Noble: “Donald has a very solid and well-rounded game as an inside-out stretch forward option. Coachable. Plays well within the flow of the action. Can play off ball and in ball screens. I would like to see him more aggressive on the glass.” Noble highlighted an enticing foundation at camp and has the tools to continue blossoming over the foreseeable future.
#133: 6’0 ’30 Bruce Thomas (Cleveland)
Finishing up, Bruce Thomas is a 6-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2030. Given his blend of touch, vision, and ball skills, he’s already able to cause matchup problems for opponents. Thomas is a strong finisher and floor-spacer who attacks well off the bounce, sets up others, and mixes it up as a scorer. He’s a nice rebounder with the ability to run the floor or push the break in transition. Thomas also displays a useful defensive presence and the ability to contain his assignment well on that end of the floor. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it will only make him more imposing on both ends of the floor. Coach Reece on Thomas: “Bruce is a solid playmaker as a “big” at this stage. Long and quick with nice skill. Capable shooter who does a good job of running the floor and making the right reads. His development will come as he hits the weight room and gets stronger/more physical.” Thomas did a lot of things well during camp and will be a prospect to monitor closely over the coming years.