Team 10
Coach: Colby Lewis
#47: 5’5 ’30 Lincoln Crow (Wilmington)
Starting off, Lincoln Crow is a 5-foot-5 prospect in the Class of 2030. Though slightly undersized, he made a lasting impression through his effort, coachability, and unselfish play on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a more dynamic creating threat with the ball in his hands. Coach Lewis on Crow: “Lincoln is a very coachable kid. Worked very hard in drills and does whatever you ask him to do. Somewhat limited from a size/athletic perspective at this stage in his progression. Will need to get quicker and more explosive for the next level. Has a decent overall skillset. Capable shooter who appears comfortable in catch-and-shoot situations. Lincoln has a solid handle, but needs to work on his ability to get by defenders. Continues to play hard even when he wasn’t getting a lot of touches. Consistent effort allowed him to have his best game in our last contest of the day.” Crow enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should only continue to progress over the coming years.
#48: 5’5 ’30 Amir Curry (Charlotte)
Next, Amir Curry is a 5-foot-5 prospect in the Class of 2030. Between his athleticism and ability to find opportunities with or without the ball in his hands, he found several ways to make his presence felt. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing player on both ends of the floor. Coach Lewis on Curry: “Amir is a small, quick, skinny guard who attacks well in the open floor and off the bounce, where he’s able to utilize his speed and quickness. Lefty guard with the ability to put himself in scoring positions when he didn’t have the ball in his hands. Good cutter off the ball. The next phase in his progression is getting stronger, as it will help him play through contact, get to his spots more easily off the bounce (right now he can get bumped off his line), and finishing through contact at the end of drives.” Curry did a variety of things well at camp and will be a player to watch grow going forward.
#74: 5’7 ’30 Carmelo White (Mooresville)
Next, Carmelo White is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2030. He’s a pesky two-way guard who stood out through his penetration, playmaking instincts, and defensive prowess. Next in his development process is working on becoming a more consistent three-point shooter, as it would complement his penetration game nicely. Coach Lewis on White: “Carmelo is a downhill guard who was at his best creating paint touches. Loved how well he played off of two feet. Consistently created paint touches and made the right read at the end of drives because he played off two feet. Made multiple drive-and-kick plays. He didn’t get rushed once coming to a stop in the paint. Active defender on the ball and in the passing lanes. Turns defense into offense. Needs to improve off-ball defense when he’s not going for steals. Had a tendency to lose his man or not rotate as well as he could because he was out of position. He can also work on perimeter shooter, as it will make it easier for him to make plays off the bounce—which is already his strength.” White made his presence felt in several ways during camp and has the tools to progress over the coming years.
#75: 5’7 ’30 Myles Williams (Browns Summit)
Next, Myles Williams is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2030. He showcased a lot of offensive ability, both as a primary ball-handler and scoring threat from all levels. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing defender. Coach Lewis on Williams: “Myles is a lefty, playmaking guard with the ability to create off the bounce. Has some shiftiness to his handle. He has the ability to be a productive player in ball-screen situations. Showcased some flashes in ball screen actions. Knows how to use the ball screen (set up the defender, use the screen properly), but not always in attack mode coming off the screen. He can put more pressure on the hedge defender to really make the defense pay, especially if he were to try to turn the corner to create a paint touch. Can create his own shot. Hit multiple three-pointers, both off the catch and in rhythm off the bounce. Myles can improve his shot selection. He didn’t necessarily force shots, but he would occasionally turn down an open catch and shoot three, then try to put it on the floor and shoot a tough contested three off the bounce. This goes into his next area of improvement, which is making quicker decisions with the ball. Catch and shoot or attack the closeout.” Williams highlighted a lot of intrigue throughout camp and will be a prospect to monitor going forward.
#109: 5’11 ’30 Weston Fulk (King)
Next, Weston Fulk is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2030. Given his steady, reliable, fundamentally sound game, he found several ways to make his presence felt. Next in his development process is working on tightening up his shooting mechanics, as it’ll naturally make him a more consistent perimeter shooter. Coach Lewis on Fulk: “Weston is a skilled guard who has a good feel for the game on both ends of the floor. Easily one of the best players on this team. He could’ve been more selfish at times, looking to create his own shot, or even to make a play. But you can appreciate his willingness to play the right way regardless of setting. He made the right decision pretty consistently. Plays with his head up. Looks to make the extra pass and get others involved. Good decision-maker. Able to create off the bounce. He can get to his spots, knock down midrange jumpers, or knock down shots in spot-up situations. Displays an efficient use of dribbles and makes smart/quick decisions. Catch, shot-fake, one dribble pull-up. Keeps the game simple. Shoots somewhat of a knuckleball. If he can clean this up, then I think it’ll make him a more consistent shooter.” Fulk proved to be a quality contributor during camp and should blossom into a nice high school player over the coming years.
#121: 5’11 ’30 Elijah Gardner (Greensboro)
Next, Elijah Gardner is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2030. There’s already a lot to like about his foundational array of tools and understanding of the game. Gardner is a blossoming floor general with pace, vision, and perimeter shooting. Next in his development process is working to assert himself more as a primary offensive option. Coach Lewis on Gardner: “Elijah is a skilled guard with a good handle, ability to create off the bounce and get to his spots. Has some wiggle. Plays at his own pace. Doesn’t get rushed. Always under control. Capable shooter in spot-up situations. I would like to see him become more assertive. He showed flashes of his ability to really make plays off the bounce, but at times seemed to take a step back and wait for others to make the play. He has the skill to have the ball in his hands consistently and make plays, whether for himself or others.” Gardner showcased a lot of appealing qualities during his time at camp and looks likely to continue trending upward going forward.
#148: 6’2 ’30 London Shular (Davidson Day)
Next, London Shular is a 6-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2030. Given his size, skill, athleticism, and two-way ability, he had no issue finding ways to impact the game. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him an even more imposing player. Coach Lewis on Shular: “London was the best player on this team. Possesses good size and skill for an eighth-grader. Showcased his full offensive arsenal. Has the ability to create his own shot. Smooth game. Playmaker. Showed that he has the ability to play out of ball screens. Made all the different reads in pick-and-roll situations: his own shot, pocket pass, back action, cross-court pass, etc. While he has the ability to knock down shots at a pretty efficient rate from the perimeter, both off the catch and bounce, his release is a bit slow and low from three. At the next level, he will need to get his show off quicker, especially playing against bigger, taller, faster, more athletic defenders. He also has the tendency to play a little too upright with the ball in his hands. As he develops physically, he should play a little lower in a stronger position so that he can more easily dictate to opponents where he wants to get on the floor, especially against college-level players at the next level.” Shular stood out as a major difference-maker for this group and has all the tools to be a valuable high school player.
#149: 6’2 ’30 Karter Ransom (Wake Forest)
Finishing up, Karter Ransom is a 6-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2030. Given all the ways he naturally fills in the gaps, he consistently stood out as a reliable glue-guy for this group. Next in his development process is working on becoming a craftier ball-handler, as it would make him a more dynamic threat off the bounce. Coach Lewis on Ransom: “Karter is a developing tweener forward with a good frame. Appears to be developing more perimeter skills, which he will need for the next level depending on how much he grows. Does a good job of keeping the ball high on offensive rebounds/putbacks in the post. Decent handling ability for a forward, but will need to tighten it up to be a more consistent perimeter player. At times, he overdribbles in the sense that he takes one too many dribbles instead of hitting the open man. By the time he makes the read, the defender has closed out to the man who was previously open. He doesn’t pound the air out of the ball though. Can improve finishing around the rim, whether on drives or in post-up situations. Did showcase the ability to make spot-up threes when in rhythm.” Ransom did a lot of things well during camp and will be a player to monitor closely over the coming years.