Team 15
Coach: Joel Brown
#16: 5’2 ’31 Weston Chavis (Concord)
Starting off, Weston Chavis is a 5-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2031. It didn’t take long to appreciate the way he impacts a game without needing the ball in his hands. Chavis is a very smart, unselfish guard with a nonstop motor and quality blend of skills. He’s an exceptional off-ball threat who knows how to consistently find openings as a cutter and spot-up threat. Chavis shoots the ball at a high level from beyond the arc, but can also attack closeouts and pull up for midrange jumpers. He’s a capable playmaker who looks to make the extra pass whenever available. Chavis also does a great job of intercepting passing lanes to force turnovers as an off-ball defender. Next in his development process is working to tighten his handle, as it would make him a more dynamic creating threat. Coach Brown on Chavis: “Weston is a great shooter from beyond the arc. High-IQ player who moves without the ball and makes his teammates better.” Chavis did a lot of things well at camp and will be a prospect to monitor as he progresses going forward.
#21: 5’2 ’32 Carter Glover (Greensboro)
Next, Carter Glover is a 5-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2032. Though young, he already displays a strong sense of how to do a little bit of everything on the court. Glover is an unselfish, fairly well-rounded guard with a quality motor and the ability to operate in various roles. He’s a solid perimeter shooter who moves well without the ball and finishes effectively for his size. Glover displays strong passing instincts and looks to set up others whenever possible. He plays with quality effort on defense and consistently looks to involve himself in the action. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it will make him a more physically imposing defender. Coach Brown on Glover: “Carter is a lefty scorer who plays really well off two feet in the paint. Very unselfish and looking to make the right play. Loved his attitude and acceptance of coaching.” Glover enjoyed a nice showing at camp and should only continue to steadily progress over the foreseeable future.
#28: 5’3 ’31 Ayden Pitts (Winston-Salem)
Next, Ayden Pitts is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2031. Given his incredible quickness, he was able to apply nonstop pressure as a penetrator and touch the paint whenever he desired. Pitts is a very athletic, high-motor guard with a dynamic first step and the ability to overwhelm opponents in various ways. Although he’s at his best when attacking the basket and finishing, he’s a capable perimeter shooter who can knock down open jumpers at a respectable rate. Pitts is a destructive off-ball and transition defender who consistently forces turnovers and pushes the break. He also rebounds his position and moves well without the ball. Next in his development process is working on tightening his handle, as it would make him a more polished creator for himself and others. Coach Brown on Pitts: “Ayden is a very fast, shifty, and quick guard who can get downhill with ease. Aggressive on both ends of the floor. Plays with a high-level motor. Very intentional getting to the rim. Displays a decent midrange.” Pitts did a lot of things well at camp and has the tools to continue trending upward over the coming years.
#34: 5’3 ’32 Ahmad Stroman (Lincolnton)
Next, Ahmad Stroman is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2032. Due to his ability to fill in the gaps, he found ways to make his presence felt on both ends of the floor. Stroman is a young, highly unselfish guard who does a great job of playing hard and operating within the flow of the action. He displays great feel for the game, especially as a passer, and looks to set up others whenever possible. Stroman showed the ability to mix it up as a scorer from all levels but doesn’t necessarily need the ball to make an impact. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing defender at the point of attack. Coach Brown on Stroman: “Ahmad is a very coachable player. Runs the floor well and is very good going left. Plays under control and makes the extra pass when needed. Ahmad simply plays the game the right way.” Stroman enjoyed a nice showing at camp and will be a prospect to monitor as he continues to progress.
#66: 5’6 ’31 Rayne Stevenson (Chapel Hill)
Next, Rayne Stevenson is a 5-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2031. He stood out through his highly consistent two-way presence. Stevenson is a very smart, well-rounded guard with a nonstop motor and the understanding of how to make an impact with or without the ball in his hands. He’s a polished three-level scorer with a reliable penetration sense and the ability to knock down jumpers at a quality percentage along the perimeter. Stevenson is a quality rebounder and pesky defender who contains his assignment well and anticipates nicely to force turnovers. 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 Brown on Stevenson: “Rayne is aggressive on offense and has a good all-around game. Great in transition. Can get downhill and finish with both hands. Aggressive defender. Communicates well. Displays a high motor and scoring instincts from all levels.” Stevenson found success throughout his time at camp and has the tools to continue trending upward going forward.
#85: 5’8 ’31 Jacob McCuen (Huntersville)
Next, Jacob McCuen is a 5-foot-8 prospect in the Class of 2031. Between his motor, off-ball instincts, and ability to do the dirty work, it was easy to see all the ways he made his presence felt. McCuen arguably found the most success when operating without the ball and finding opportunities as a cutter and finisher. However, he’s capable of making plays off the bounce and creating as needed. McCuen is also a terrific rebounder for his size/position. Next in his development process is working on his consistency as a three-point shooter, as it would complement his penetration game nicely. Coach Brown on McCuen: “Jacob moves extremely well without the ball. Amazing finisher on the break. He’s a high-energy player who battles on the glass and outworks opponents for extra possessions. Capable midrange shooter off the dribble. Looks to get downhill and is great shooting the ball and reading the defense.” McCuen highlighted a lot of positive flashes during camp and will be a prospect to monitor closely over the coming years.
#105: 5’10 ’32 Xaviar James (Castle Hayne)
Next, Xaviar James is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2032. Easily one of the most impressive campers on display, regardless of age group, he showed extended stretches of pure dominance. James is already an incredibly smart, skilled, athletic guard with incredible size and a naturally impactful presence on both ends of the floor. The game is simply too easy for him at times. He’s able to get legitimately wherever he wants off the bounce, where he’s able to score with efficiency or set up others at a strong rate. James scores from all levels, makes plays defensively, and rebounds extremely well for his size/position. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it will only help prepare him for the high school game. Coach Brown on James: “Xaviar is a great rebounder with very soft hands. Plays hard on both ends of the floor. Gets downhill anytime he wants. Lefty with a good midrange and the ability to knock down three-pointers.” James was phenomenal throughout camp, earning the 2032 MVP award, and will certainly be a player to monitor closely going forward.
#137: 6’0 ’31 Tison McAdoo (Fayetteville)
Finishing up, Tison McAdoo is a 6-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2031. It didn’t take long to recognize that he was clearly one of the most productive all-around campers on display. McAdoo is a very smart, polished, all-around guard with the size, skill, and athleticism to legitimately dominate opponents on both ends of the floor. He naturally finds opportunities through his nonstop motor, but also has solid ball skills and the ability to score with consistency from all three levels. McAdoo excels at getting downhill and finishing, but knocks down jumpers at a quality rate from midrange and beyond the arc. He’s a scrappy defender with the length and anticipation to force turnovers at a strong rate. McAdoo is also a terrific rebounder for his size/position. Next in his development process is working on his playmaking ability, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Brown on McAdoo: “Tison can score on all three levels. Good shooter. Uses his size to create space. Finishes great at the rim. Loves to get to his spots and attack the gaps well. Can get downhill anytime. Hard to stop overall. Best scorer in the Class of 2031.” McAdoo was undeniably impressive during camp, earning a Top Performer award, and has all the tools to blossom into a notable prospect.