Team 15
Coach: Ricardo Priester
#32: 5’7 ’29 Kaleb Camarata (Legion Collegiate)
Starting off, Kaleb Camarata is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2029. Between his motor, defense, and perimeter shooting, he found ways to impact the game on both ends of the floor. Camarata is a smart, scrappy lead guard with terrific energy and an unselfish approach to the game. He’s a solid creator with nice penetration ability, but is arguably at his best when knocking down shots along the perimeter. Camarata is also a solid defender and rebounder for his size/position. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a more dynamic threat off the bounce. Coach Priester on Camarata: “Kaleb has a great feel for the game and understands how to compete on both ends of the floor. Great teammate with a positive attitude and willingness to accept coaching. Kaleb was a joy to coach.” Camarata enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should be a useful piece for Legion Collegiate over the coming years.
#35: 5’7 ’29 Je’Mais Hood (Eastside)
Next, Je’Mias Hood is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2029. He offered a pesky two-way presence and did an excellent job of consistently outworking others. Hood is an incredibly quick, high-motor lead guard who excels at getting downhill and touching the paint. He finishes well, especially for his size, and knocks down jumpers at a quality rate from midrange or beyond the arc. Hood is a capable initiator and playmaker. He stands out as a phenomenal on-ball defender with the quickness and instincts to cause problems for opponents at the point of attack. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Priester on Hood: “Je’Mias plays hard and has the ability to get downhill with ease. Good finisher and rebounder for his size. Great anticipation defensively. Je’Mias was a joy to coach.” Hood did a lot of things well during camp and should emerge as a key piece at Eastside going forward.
#40: 5’8 ’29 Ryan Curry (Bishop England)
Next, Ryan Curry is a 5-foot-8 prospect in the Class of 2029. Quietly one of the more impressive campers in attendance, he had no issue finding production. Curry is a smart, crafty guard who knows how to run a team and fill it up as a scorer from all levels. He’s a knockdown shooter from midrange and beyond the arc, but knows how to attack closeouts and finish or set up others. Curry handles the ball with poise, creates with pace, and sees the floor well when attacking. He also defends and rebounds well for his size. Curry led by example on either side of the ball. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a more imposing defender. Coach Priester on Curry: “Ryan shot the ball extremely well all day. He displays great energy and a tremendous feel for the game. He was a joy to coach.” Curry proved to be an asset during camp and should be a difference-maker at Bishop England over the foreseeable future.
#46: 5’9 ’29 Vinny Buzo (Legion Collegiate)
Next, Vinny Buzo is a 5-foot-9 prospect in the Class of 2029. He showcased a strong combination of intangibles, creation skills, and perimeter shooting. Buzo is a lethal shooter and spot-up threat who can make an impact with or without the ball in his hands. He creates well for himself and others off the dribble, and can initiate the offense as needed. Buzo is willing to attack closeouts and make the extra pass when available. He defends the point of attack with energy and toughness. Next in his development process is working to improve his penetration ability, as it would complement his perimeter shooting nicely. Coach Priester on Buzo: “Vinny plays extremely hard at all times. He showed the ability to make plays for himself and others off the bounce. Knocked down jumpers at a strong rate from the perimeter. He was a joy to coach. “Buzo made his presence felt during camp and should be a nice piece at Legion Collegiate over the coming years.
#53: 5’10 ’29 Garvin Shuford (Legacy Early College)
Next, Garvin Shuford is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2029. It doesn’t take long to recognize his phenomenal polish as an all-around offensive piece. Shuford is a smart, unselfish, high-motor floor general with excellent balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. He’s a knockdown shooter and terrific penetrator with sharp quickness and the ability to consistently make plays with or without the ball in his hands. Shuford is also an exceptional rebounder for his size/position. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a more physically imposing defender. Coach Priester on Shuford: “Garvin is a very good ball-handler who makes great decisions as a creator. Excellent decision-maker out of the pick-and-roll. Sees the floor well as a passer and puts constant pressure on the rim. Shoots the ball at a high rate from the perimeter. Garvin was a joy to coach.” Shuford highlighted a lot of appeal during camp and has the tools to emerge as a difference-maker for Legacy Early College over the coming years.
#61: 5’11 ’29 Aiden Hawkins (Ridge View)
Next, Aiden Hawkins is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2029. He showcased a lot of enticing qualities on both ends of the floor. Hawkins is a very polished, unselfish guard with a nonstop motor and excellent feel for the game. He scores the ball with relative ease from all levels, but is arguably at his best when applying pressure from midrange or beyond the arc. Hawkins is a capable playmaker and defender. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a better defender against quicker opponents. Coach Priester on Hawkins: “Aiden is a solid all-around player who knows how to fill in the gaps and affect the game in several areas. Competes hard on both ends of the floor. Really rebounds the ball for his size. Consistently hit shots along the perimeter. Good penetrator and strong finisher. Aiden was a joy to coach.” Hawkins did a lot of things well throughout camp and should be a key piece at Ridge View going forward.
#70: 6’0 ’29 Robert Ealey Jr. (Lancaster)
Next, Robert Early Jr. is a 6-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2029. He highlighted a strong, reliable presence on both ends of the floor. Ealey is a smart, skilled, well-rounded guard who can do everything on the court. He showed the ability to hit jumpers, touch the paint, and create clean looks for himself and others. Ealey is a suffocating defender who forces turnovers on a regular basis. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Priester on Ealey: “Robert is a great passer and on-ball defender. Consistently turned defense into offense with his physical approach and constant energy. He showed the ability to score in various ways but was very unselfish with the ball in his hands. Robert is a great cutter and off-ball threat, which allows him to apply pressure in spot-up scenarios. He was a joy to coach.” Ealey enjoyed a nice showing at camp and will be a piece to watch emerge for Lancaster over the coming years.
#77: 6’1 ’29 Jacob Dansby (Legion Collegiate)
Next, Jacob Dansby is a 6-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2029. Given his steady, low-maintenance presence, he did a great job of producing within the flow of the action. Dansby is a great off-ball threat who offers a lethal spot-up presence. He moves well to find open space, but can also attack closeouts and finish as needed. Dansby is an active defender and quality rebounder for his size/position. Next in his development process is working on becoming a better passer, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Priester on Dansby: “Jacob did an excellent job of impacting the game on both ends of the floor. Great shooter who moves well without the ball to find open shots and convert. Capable threat with the ball in his hands. Plays hard and is willing to make hustle plays as needed. Jacob was a joy to coach.” Dansby made his presence felt during camp and has the tools to emerge as a useful piece at Legion Collegiate going forward.
#155: 6’1 ’29 Ethan Donnell (Grace Christian)
Finishing up, Ethan Donnell is a 6-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2029. Easily one of the most productive campers on display, he had no issue making his presence felt. Donnell is a long, wiry wing who showcased the ability to fill it up as a scorer. He applied seemingly nonstop pressure in transition, but also found success in the half court. Donnell attacked the basket, spaced the floor, and knocked down jumpers off the bounce. He’s a capable passer and off-ball cutter. Donnell displays useful defensive instincts and the ability to force turnovers. He also makes hustle plays whenever possible. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a more imposing player. Coach Priester on Donnell: “Ethan has an outstanding motor. Very coachable kid who wants to get better. Tremendous upside. Ethan was a joy to coach.” Donnell did a great job of asserting himself as a focal point during camp and should be a solid contributor for Grace Christian this season.