Team 14
Coach: Danny Baker
#11: 5’1 ’31 Jude Bitar (Chapel Hill)
Starting off, Jude Bitar is a 5-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2031. Though small, he consistently found ways to make positive plays for this team. Bitar is a smart, scrappy, team-oriented guard who really excels at moving without the ball, finding open seams, and knocking down jumpers from midrange or beyond the arc. He battles extremely well on the glass, particularly for his size, and routinely outworks opponents for loose balls. Bitar does a great job of filling in the gaps. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a better creator against pressure. Coach Baker on Bitar: “Jude is a great team player with a highly unselfish approach to the game. Plays extremely hard on both ends of the floor. Good shooter for his age. Loved his attitude.” Bitar enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should only continue to steadily progress over the coming years.
#19: 5’2 ’32 Kanye Blue (Charlotte)
Next, Kanye Blue is a 5-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2032. Clearly one of the most advanced players on display, he had no issue asserting his presence as a focal point. Blue is a smart, unselfish, high-motor guard with excellent quickness and a polished scoring arsenal. He’s already a reliable creator, both for himself and others, with the ability to apply pressure from all levels. Blue defended with energy, created transition opportunities, and consistently made plays with the ball in his hands. 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 Baker on Blue: “Kayne is a very tough player. Doesn’t know what he has skill-wise, yet is able to get what he wants on the court. Shifty with the ability to finish inside, knock down midrange jumpers, or space the floor from beyond the arc.” Blue continues to showcase a lot of appeal and has all the tools to emerge as a noteworthy prospect over the foreseeable future.
#29: 5’3 ’31 JR Style (Deep Gap)
Next, JR Style is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2031. Due to his well-rounded skillset and quality feel, he was able to impact the game in several ways for this group. Style is a skilled, high-motor guard with the ability to apply consistent offensive pressure through his penetration, perimeter shooting, and creation ability. He’s a strong shooter with nice range and the ability to hit jumpers off the catch or bounce. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would allow him to find even more opportunities as a spot-up threat. Coach Baker on Style: “JR is a great team player with a positive attitude and overall understanding of how to operate within the flow of the action. Displays great passing instincts and shooting ability from the perimeter. Needs to work on tightening his handle.” Style did a lot of things well during camp and will be a player to monitor closely going forward.
#43: 5’4 ’32 Cohen Alford (Raleigh)
Next, Cohen Alford is a 5-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2032. Given his ability to actively toggle between guard positions, he found success in various roles. Alford is a skilled, unselfish guard with a high motor and the ability to impact the game without needing the ball in his hands. Alford is a capable penetrator and reliable shooter who moves very well as a cutter to find open seams within the defense. He’s a useful playmaker with a willingness to set up others and make the extra pass whenever possible. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would allow him to become a more physically imposing defender. Coach Baker on Alford: “Cohen possesses great ball skills. Great passer who can create opportunities for himself and others. Showed he can make open shots or attack the basket. Needs to improve his aggressiveness on defense.” Alford found success throughout camp, especially for his age, and should only continue to trend upward over the coming years.
#65: 5’6 ’31 Mason Dockery (Clemmons)
Next, Mason Dockery is a 5-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2031. Easily one of the most dominant campers on display, he stood out in a variety of different ways. Dockery is a smart, highly skilled, all-around player who is capable of filling it up with relative ease as a scorer. He’s an extremely polished offensive piece who can create, set up others, and apply nonstop pressure from all levels. Dockery mixes it up well as a scorer from all levels, showing the ability to pick his spots or take what the defense gives him. He makes quality decisions with the ball in his hands. 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 Baker on Dockery: “Mason is an advanced player for his age. Needs to learn how to operate more as a playmaker, but is an overall very good offensive player. Has tools to be a solid defender.” Dockery proved to be an asset, earning a Top Performer award, and should only continue to turn heads going forward.
#96: 5’9 ’32 Ashton Alewine (Lexington)
Next, Ashton Alewine is a 5-foot-9 prospect in the Class of 2032. Already possessing an intriguing combination of skill, intangibles, and physical tools, he has clear upside on both ends of the floor. Alewine is a young, fairly well-rounded player who displays an unselfish approach and terrific energy on either side of the ball. He utilizes his quickness well to get downhill, but is arguably at his best when knocking down jumpers from midrange and beyond the arc. Alewine is a capable rebounder for his size/position. 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 Baker on Alewine: “Ashton displayed a good understanding of how to play team basketball. Solid ball-handler with the ability to knock down open shots along the perimeter. Willing to do whatever necessary to put his team in a winning position.” Alewine highlighted a variety of positive flashes, especially for his age, and will be a prospect to monitor going forward.
#127: 5’11 ’31 Jackson Kramer (Winston-Salem)
Finishing up, Jackson Kramer is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2031. It didn’t take long to recognize all the ways he asserted himself as a focal point for this group. Kramer is a long, mobile player with great size and the ability to overwhelm opponents with his nonstop energy on both ends of the floor. He’s a capable finisher, midrange shooter, and floor-spacing threat from beyond the arc. Kramer regularly outworks opponents on the glass to secure rebounds and second-chance opportunities. He also highlights nice feel to block or alter shots defensively. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a better defender when switching onto smaller guards. Coach Baker on Kramer: “Jackson possesses very good length and a nonstop motor. Dominated the glass on both ends of the floor through his size and effort. Great finisher around the basket. Displays a lot of ability for his age.” Kramer stood out as a clear difference-maker during camp and has the tools to trend upward over the foreseeable future.