Team 6
Coach: Colby Lewis
#27: 5’3 ’30 Josiah Thompson (Hope Mills)
Starting off, Josiah Thompson is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2030. Despite his size, he found several ways to make his presence felt. Thompson is a smart, unselfish point guard with the handle, vision, and quickness to consistently make plays for himself and others. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physical defender at the point of attack. Coach Lewis on Thompson: “Josiah is a point guard who likes to set up others. Does a nice job of creating paint touches and finding the open man. Plays with his head up and is willing to make the pitch-ahead pass. Capable shooter off the catch. Josiah will need to improve as a defender, especially as a small guard. He has a tendency to want to leak out. As a point guard, you have to set the tone for your team on the defensive end of the floor, starting with defending the point of attack, putting pressure on opposing ball-handlers. Coachable kid who understands the game. Receives coaching well and then tries to make adjustments on the court.” Thompson enjoyed a quality showing at camp and has the makings of an impactful floor general.
#55: 5’6 ’30 Ayden DeHart (Stokesdale)
Next, Ayden DeHart is a 5-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2030. Given his perimeter shooting, unselfish approach, and ability to fill in the gaps, he found several ways to produce for this group. DeHart is a scrappy guard who defends his position, moves without the ball, and makes hustle plays as needed. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact. Coach Lewis on DeHart: “It took Ayden a game to get adjusted, but clearly became more assertive/aggressive as he got comfortable. Plays with a high motor. Active defender who has active hands and moves his feet well. Knows how to play. Fundamentally sound guard who makes good decisions with the ball. Had multiple good reads in drive-and-kick situations. Shot the ball with confidence and knocked down multiple catch-and-shoot threes. Better spot-up threat than shooter off the dribble. He shoots the ball from the left side of his face. If he can clean up his shooting mechanics, then he will become a more consistent perimeter shooter.” DeHart did a variety of things well during camp and has the tools to blossom into a nice player going forward.
#70: 5’7 ’30 Cooper Masencup (Rural Hall)
Next, Cooper Masencup is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2030. Due to his impressive feel, motor, and nose for the ball, he did a great job of leading by example. Masencup is a natural glue-guy who showed the ability to do a little bit of everything and expand his production as needed. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a more dynamic threat off the bounce. Coach Lewis on Masencup: “Cooper was a huge tone-setter for this team. Active, scrappy guard who found a way to be involved in seemingly every play. Hustles hard and possesses a nose for winning 50/50 balls. Skilled, high-IQ guard who beats opponents by being able to outthink them. Uses angles and change of pace to get to his spot. Will need to improve quickness and athleticism for the next level. Solid handle versus defensive pressure. Good shooter with good mechanics. Knocked down multiple catch-and-shoot threes.” Masencup proved to be an asset during camp and will be a prospect to monitor closely going forward.
#102: 5’10 ’30 Lovandre Lyons (Fayetteville)
Next, Lovandre Lyons is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2030. Between his current ability, physical tools, and developing skillset, he has clear long-term potential. Lyons is a quality athlete with length, toughness, and a scrappy presence on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is working to tighten up his handle, as it would make him a better creator against pressure. Coach Lewis on Lyons: “Lovandre is a long, athletic wing who is at his best attacking in straight lines (transition, rip through drives, and attacking long closeouts). Capable with time and space in rhythm from three, but can continue to become a more consistent perimeter threat. This will open up driving opportunities. Getting stronger will make him a better finisher through contact. Lovandre has the athletic tools to be a solid defender with his length and athleticism, but needs to develop his understanding of positioning and angles to maximize his potential on that end of the floor.” Lyons highlighted a variety of enticing flashes at camp and has the tools to steadily progress over the coming years.
#125: 5’11 ’30 Trevor Toussaint (Waxhaw)
Next, Trevor Toussaint is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2030. He did a nice job of providing a reliable, unselfish presence on both ends of the floor. Toussaint is an active defender and malleable offensive piece who does whatever possible to make his presence felt. Next in his development process is working on his consistency as a three-point shooter, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Lewis on Toussaint: “Trevor is an athletic wing who excels in transition. Runs the floor well for layups. Attacks the basket strong. Did a nice job of playing off two feet at the end of drives. Struggled from beyond the arc in our first two games, but stuck with it and knocked down two spot-up threes in our last game. I like his mental toughness in that situation. Improving his shooting mechanics will help him tremendously. Flares his shooting arm to the right on the follow-through. Most of his misses were off to the right. Work on having that follow-through go straight to the rim to prevent misses to the right. Doing this will help him become a more consistent shooting threat.” Toussaint got better throughout his time at camp and should only continue to improve over the foreseeable future.
#143: 6’1 ’30 Maxwell Hayden (Simpsonville)
Next, Maxwell Hayden is a 6-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2030. It didn’t take long to recognize his impressive leadership and all-around production. Hayden is a polished, athletic guard with the size and two-way ability to make a constant impact. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it will help prepare him to be an immediate contributor at the high school level. Coach Lewis on Hayden: “Maxwell was arguably the best player on this team. Very well-rounded guard with good size and a nice frame. Really impressed with his ability as a playmaker. Could’ve shot probably twice as much as he did, but was willing to get others involved. Creates paint touches with ease. Looks for others in drive-and-kick or dropoff situations. Plays with his head up and looking to make the pitch-ahead pass. Maxwell has the ability to create his own shot and knocked down multiple threes off the catch and bounce. I’d be willing to bet he hit the most jumpers on this team and did so at an efficient rate. Terrific defensive player. Had both the physical tools and understanding of how to defend, both on and off the ball. Hustled well and stayed active in passing lanes.” Hayden proved to be an asset, earning a Top Performer award, and will be a prospect to monitor closely going forward.
#153: 6’3 ’30 Semaj Wilson (Durham)
Finishing up, Semaj Wilson is a 6-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2030. Given his size, strength, and general polish, it’s easy to see what he brings to a team. Wilson is a sturdy post player with great feel, rebounding instincts, and two-way ability. Next in his development process is working to get quicker, as it would make him a better defender when switching onto smaller guards. Coach Lewis on Wilson: “Semaj is a strong forward with a solid base skillset. He possesses nice footwork and mobility. Semaj displays good shooting mechanics and is capable in catch-and-shoot situations to space the floor. The next phase in his progression is improving his speed, quickness, and perimeter skills. Right now, he’s somewhat of a tweener due to his size/skillset. At the next level, he will need to grow taller (with his current skillset) or develop his guard skills to play more on the perimeter as a wing. Right now, he does a good job of attacking closeouts in straight lines. However, he can work on his ability to make that next read: do I have a shot or should I kick out to the open man?” Wilson enjoyed a strong showing at camp and has the tools to continue trending upward over the coming years.