Team 10

Coach: Ethan Reece

#12: 5’9 ’27 Melachi Singleton (Burke)

Starting off, we look at a player who made a lasting impression through his motor and penetration ability, Melachi Singleton. He’s a tough, scrappy lead guard prospect with excellent quickness and a quality understanding of how to dictate the action. Singleton is a capable perimeter shooter, but is at his best when touching the paint and finishing or setting up others. He’s a solid defender who positions himself well to contain his assignment at the point of attack. 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 Reece on Singleton: “Melachi is a strong, physical guard. Offers downhill muscle and high-motor capability (more endurance) but more in spurts. Laterally quick defender with an aggressive mindset and good finishing ability. Needs to develop his perimeter shot to draw more honest closeouts and take advantage of his quickness.” Singleton enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should be a useful piece for Burke over the coming years.

#13: 5’9 ’27 Jaden Johnson (Dorman)

Next, we look at a player who did a terrific job of running the offense and dictating the action, Jaden Johnson. He’s a smart, heady point guard prospect with a sharp first step and lethal penetration sense. Johnson finishes extremely well around the basket, especially for his size, and sets up others whenever possible. He’s a reliable shooter, creator, and solid defender. Johnson is comfortable with or without the ball in his hands. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would open him up to even more scoring chances. Coach Reece on Johnson: “Jaden is an unbelievably quick and crafty ball-handler who can get anywhere he wants with great traffic awareness on when to finish or dish. Sound shooter, dangerous setup artist, and can be trusted to run the show offensively. Jaden can work on less dancing and be more direct/assertive about breaking guys down (being more efficient with his dribbles). Very coachable and listens with his eyes.” Johnson found success throughout his time at camp and should be able to emerge as a difference-maker for Dorman sooner than later.

#66: 6’0 ’27 Aaron Mitchell (Georgetown)

Moving forward, we look at a player who made a lasting impression through his savvy identity, Aaron Mitchell. He’s a tough, versatile guard prospect with a high motor and quality feel for the game. Mitchell is somewhat of a unique player given his ability to defend multiple positions and secure rebounds at a high level—particularly at his size. He’s a capable perimeter shooter but is at his best when finishing around the basket. Mitchell is a rugged defender who consistently wreaks havoc and forces turnovers, which allows him to regularly push the break and make his presence felt in transition. Next in his development process is working on his consistency from beyond the arc, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Reece on Mitchell: “Aaron is a gritty guard who is tough as nails and outworks/outsmarts his assignment. High value two-way role player that will help someone win a lot of games. Guards bigger than his size. Outstanding rebounder. Unselfish and efficient.” Mitchell proved to be an asset during camp and should be able to carve out a meaningful role for Georgetown going forward.

#78: 6’1 ’27 John Wilson Bramlett (Northwestern)

Continuing forward, we look at a player who found success through his unselfishness and perimeter shooting, John Wilson Bramlett. He’s a scrappy, low-maintenance guard prospect who possesses a high motor and adaptable identity on both ends of the floor. Bramlett does a terrific job of getting to his spots, knocking down shots, and attacking closeouts as needed. He finishes well around the basket and looks to make the extra pass whenever possible. Bramlett offers solid defense and a strong rebounding presence for his size/position.  Next in his development process is working on becoming a craftier ball-handler, as it would make him a more reliable creator. Coach Reece on Bramlett: “John is a plug-in piece. Unselfish, team-oriented shooter who plays with patience and doesn’t force shots. Sneaky bounce/athleticism. Made a lot of plays around the basket to clean up in transition defense. Displays a high attention to detail and demonstrated a lot of skill/fundamentals in drills.” Bramlett made a quality impact during his time at camp and should be a useful piece for Northwestern over the coming years.

#127: 6’2 ’27 Kobe Sims (Fox Creek)

Next, we look at a player who consistently found ways to impact the game on both ends of the floor, Kobe Sims. He’s a skilled, scrappy guard prospect who provides excellent energy and a reliable shooting presence. Sims is great at finishing at the basket or hitting shots from beyond the arc, but is arguably at his best in the midrange. He’s a solid creator and willing passer who knows when to defer to others. Sims also does a nice job defending the point of attack well. Next in his development process is working to become a craftier ball-handler, as it would make him a more reliable creator. Coach Reece on Sims: “Kobe had the best pull-up game I saw at camp. Very difficult to contest his quick burst of stopping on a dime into a high-elevated midrange jumper. Long, coordinated, and agile in the air. He has a 3-and-D profile and knows how to be a complementary backcourt piece.” Sims did a lot of things well during camp and should emerge a leader for Fox Creek sooner than later.

#135: 6’2 ’27 Tre Green (Pinewood Prep)

Moving forward, we look at a player made a lasting impression with his athleticism and array of physical tools, Tre Green. He’s a tough, high-motor guard who excels at getting downhill and applying pressure around the rim. Green operates well within the team structure and defers to others as needed. He’s also a useful rebounder and strong defender who physically overwhelms opponents on a regular basis. Next in his development process is working on his consistency from beyond the arc, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Reece on Green: “Tre is a freak athlete who makes difficult plays seem easy. Acrobatic finisher with strength, reach, and quickness. Transition defense instincts as a ballhawk are integral. Needs to be quicker and more decisive off the catch, don’t wait on the defense to closeout and then size them up. Tre can work on his perimeter shot to force opponents to contest more honestly.” Green highlighted a lot of appeal during camp and will be a prospect to watch at Pinewood Prep going forward.

#151: 6’4 ’27 Aaden Bruton-Smith (Dorman)

Continuing forward, we look at a player who possesses a lot of current ability and long-term upside, Aaden Bruton-Smith. He’s a skilled, athletic wing prospect with a polished scoring arsenal and the ability to impact the game with or without the ball in his hands. Bruton-Smith mixes up well from all levels, but is arguably at his best when attacking the basket. He’s able to defend multiple positions and secure rebounds at a strong rate for his size/position. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would open him up to more scoring chances. Coach Reece on Bruton-Smith: “Aaden is quick, shifty, and crafty, but has a tendency to dance too much with the ball. Has the frame to be highly productive with his ability. Breakdown midrange game is advanced for his age. Best way for Aaden to fully maximize his role will be from growth in the weight room and becoming more physical. Skill matches potential—both are high.” Bruton-Smith displayed a lot of enticing qualities throughout camp and should emerge as a focal point for Dorman over the coming years.

#165: 6’6 ’27 Beau Brannon (Wren)

Finishing up, we look at a player who caused problems for opponents through his size and shooting, Beau Brannon. He’s a long, wiry forward/post prospect with a smooth jumper and the ability to space the floor from beyond the arc. Brannon is a useful finisher, defender, and rebounder who does a solid job of making his presence felt on both ends of the floor. Next in his development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make him a better defender when switching onto smaller guards. Coach Reece on Brannon: “Beau’s stretch capability is his best attribute right now. Spot-up threat who applies pressure as a pick-and-pop option. His biggest problem is his potential and ability/willingness to work on the block, as he prefers hanging out on the perimeter too much. Comfortable running the floor and finishing, but needs to improve his endurance. Production could’ve been better but easy to see the upside. Coachable kid so improvement will definitely come. I would like to see him change his approach to be more physical.” Brannon made a solid impact during camp and should be a quality piece at Wren going forward.

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