#100- My’kel Croker- While very few players tend to stand out during the drills/stations, Croker definitely stood out amongst the crowd. He’s slightly undersized but plays with incredible energy and constantly communicates on both ends of the floor. Croker approaches every single drill and possession with a visibly unselfish approach. In the games, he stood out as a pesky defender and forced turnovers at a consistent rate from the point of attack.
#109- Christian Andrews- Given everything he’s done over the last calendar year, it should come as no surprise to see Andrews shining as one of South Carolina’s top point guard prospects. He’s an exceptional all-around defender and turns defense into offense as much as any player in attendance. Andrews touches the paint at will, where he’s more than capable of finishing or setting up others. His IQ, toughness, and willingness to make the right play makes him an absolute nightmare for opponents.
#118- Jordan Miller- Although there are a lot of quality guards on display, Miller is definitely among the more complete all-around players. It’s difficult to overstate his reliability as a balanced floor general, given the way he consistently gets others involved while actively taking advantage of scoring opportunities. He’s also a rugged defender and strong rebounder for his size. Miller has no real weaknesses and should be a name for college coaches to remember over the next two seasons.
#132- Ca’Darrius Sowell- It’s easy to be impressed with the confines of Sowell’s identity on the court. He’s a tough, strong, well-rounded guard prospect with the ability to run a team or place emphasis on his scoring ability. Sowell is smart, crafty, and does a phenomenal job of creating for himself and others, and applying offensive pressure in a variety of different ways. He’s also a quality athlete, defender, and rebounder with the understanding of how to push in transition.
#144- Lebron Thomas- It would be extremely difficult to say anything other than positives about Thomas, especially during his first showing of the day. He sets the tone on both ends of the floor, forcing turnovers, making intelligent decisions, and carrying the offensive load as needed. Thomas also continues to highlight his abilities as a respectable perimeter shooter while still touching the paint whenever he wants. Thomas is a smart, athletic, rugged floor general who simply knows how to win.
#188- Aaron Hall- After his recent transfer, Hall now stands as one of the better prospects within South Carolina. He’s a long, active, athletic wing/forward prospect with a strong interior presence and the necessary skill to operate along the perimeter. Hall is a fairly versatile defender with the ability to block shots and effectively contain opponents in space. He has the tools to actively toggle between multiple positions.
#172- Tristan Thompson- Though young, it’s already quite easy to the appeal with someone like Thompson. His strong IQ is evident in all facets of the game, as he makes great decisions and consistently positions himself for success. Thompson plays hard, displays versatility, and already has a ton of skill for a player of his size. Despite being more of an interior player, Thompson looks more than comfortable at hitting shots and creating off the bounce. His maturity level is extremely high.
#161- Dominic Cotton- Similar to his teammate above, it’s difficult to be anything other than impressed with how Cotton has performed at camp. He’s young but poised and already displays an understanding of how to make an impact on both ends of the floor. Cotton utilizes his body well as a rebounder, runs the floor hard in transition, and has the necessary physical tools to outwork opponents. He will certainly be a player to monitor going forward.
#183- Jamie Muldowney- Though somewhat unassuming at first glance, folks should already be aware of Muldowney and his two-way production. He’s a long, wiry, athletic wing/forward prospect with a versatile identity on both ends of the floor. Muldowney is a reliable creator with the blend of IQ, vision, and scoring prowess to apply constant pressure for the opposition. He doesn’t require the ball to make plays, but is certainly capable of doing so.
#152- Xzavier Thaggard- There should be disputing the impressive production of Thaggard, especially given everything he’s done at camp. He’s a truly electric all-around scorer with the necessary IQ, creation skills, and athleticism to dominate an offensive attack. Thaggard forces turnovers and is exceptional in the open floor, but also makes a ton of plays in the half-court. While his scoring regularly stands out, he’s more than capable of setting for others. Should be poised to enjoy a very productive high school season.
#175- Josh Leonard- Despite being the youngest camper in attendance, Leonard is already a name that should start circulating throughout the Carolinas. He possesses incredible size and fluidity for a big kid at this stage in his development process. That being said, Leonard is not a post player. He moves like a wing and has the necessary skillset to match—in the seventh grade. Leonard feels like an obvious prospect to watch going forward, as he could be special.
#189- Jacquez Dash- There weren’t a ton of interior prospects on display, but Dash definitely impressed during his time at camp. He’s big, strong, and fluid with touch, defensive instincts, and floor-spacing ability. Dash alters shots well, rebounds his position on both ends, and doesn’t look to force the action offensively. He already displays a lot of flashes, but should only continue to progress over the next few seasons.