[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

NBPA Top 100 Camp Preview, Updated Rosters and Team Notes

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Josh Paunil

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Top 100 High School Camp commenced yesterday and will begin games later today in an event that features the number one player in the country as well as the fourth best player in center Andre Drummond and power forward Brandon Ashley.

The Top 100 Camp gathers some of the best high school talent in the country and features more than 15 of our top 25 prospects in the class of 2012. The class of 2013 is also strongly represented as numerous Watch List players are participating highlighted by small forward Kuran Iverson and center Nerlens Noel.

The final rosters for the event have been released so we took the time to organize each player by the team they are on and include all the information about them you’ll want to know from their height and weight to college choice and much more. We also plugged in some team notes after each of the rosters. However, some prospects were unable to attend the event for various reasons so some players were last-minute additions and we aren’t sure which teams they will play on.

Bulls

Name	Hgt	Wgt	Pos	College	Year
Jordan Adams	6’5	220	SF	Undecided	2012
Anrio Adams	6’4	195	SG	Undecided	2012
Brandon Ashley	6’9	215	C/PF	Undecided	2012
Omar Calhoun	6’5	185	SG	Connecticut	2012
Shaquille Cleare	6’9	280	C	Undecided	2012
AJ Davis	6’7	185	SF	Undecided	2013
Kris Dunn	6’3	180	PG	Undecided	2012
Mike Gesell	6’2	180	PG	Undecided	2012
Montrezl Harrell	6’7	230	PF/SF	Virginia Tech	2012
Xavier Johnson	6’6	205	SF/SG	Undecided	2012
Hanner Parea	6’9	220	PF	Indiana	2012

Team Notes

• This team features four top 50 class of 2012 prospects in power forwards Brandon Ashley (#4) and Hanner Perea (#23 — Indiana), center Shaquille Cleare (#26) and small forward Jordan Adams (#50).
• Other than their obviously strong front court, the Bulls have a good back court between class of 2012 points guards Kris Dunn and Mike Gesell and class of 2012 guard Omar Calhoun (Connecticut).
• They have good versatility and athleticism between Adams, Ashley and Perea.

Celtics

Name	Hgt	Wgt	Pos	College	Year
Robert Carter	6’8	240	C	Undecided	2012
Tyler Clark	5’11	185	SG	Undecided	2012
Matt Costello	6’9	225	PF	Michigan State	2012
Anton Gill	6’3	170	SG	Undecided	2013
Savon Goodman	6’6	215	SF	Villanova	2012
Twymond Howard	6’6	200	SF	Undecided	2012
Kuran Iverson	6’8	205	SF	Undecided	2013
Rodney Purvis	6’4	190	PG/SG	Undecided	2012
L.J. Rose	6’4	185	PG	Undecided	2012

Team Notes

• The Celtics feature five top 50 class of 2012 prospects between shooting guard Rodney Purvis (#7), point guard L.J. Rose (#20), small forward Savon Goodman (#28), power forward Robert Carter (#33) and center Matt Costello (#36 — Michigan State).
• This team has terrific versatility between their top 50 prospects and have one of the best class of 2013 players in small forward Kuran Iverson (Watch List)
• Shooting guard Anton Gill is a class of 2013 player to watch who isn’t ranked.

Grizzlies

Name	Hgt	Wgt	Pos	College	Year
Raphael Davis	6’5	200	SG	Purdue	2012
Gary Harris	6’4	190	SG	Undecided	2012
Evan Nolte	6’8	200	SF	Virginia	2012
Daniel Ochefu	6’10	235	C	Villanova	2012
Braxton Ogbueze	6’0	180	PG	Florida	2012
Miles Overton	6’4	195	SG	Undecided	2013
James Robinson	6’3	200	PG	Undecided	2012
Steve Taylor	6’8	210	SF	Undecided	2012
J.P. Tokoto	6’6	185	SF	North Carolina	2012
Adam Woodbury	6’11	235	C	Undecided	2012

Team Notes

• This team features four class of 2012 top 50 prospects in shooting guard Gary Harris (#12), center Daniel Ochefu (#21 — Villanova), small forward J.P. Tokoto (#35 — North Carolina) and point guard Braxton Ogbueze (#37 — Florida).
• A couple of non-ranked class of 2012 players to watch are small forward Evan Nolte (Virginia) and center Adam Woodbury.

Hawks

Name	Hgt	Wgt	Pos	College	Year
Sam Dekker	6’7	200	SF	Wisconsin	2012
Michael Frazier II	6’5	190	SG	Florida	2012
Joell James	6’10	280	C	Undecided	2012
Charles Mann	6’4	190	PG	Undecided	2012
Mitch McGary	6’10	255	PF	Undecided	2012
Arnaud Moto	6’6	220	SF	Undecided	2012
Shawn Smith	6’4	180	SG	Central Florida	2012
D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera	6’4	215	PG/SG	Undecided	2012
Gavin Ware	6’8	250	C/PF	Undecided	2012
Damien Wilson	6’6	190	SF/SG	Memphis	2012

Team Notes

• The Hawks have three class of 2012 top 50 prospects between shooting guards D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera (#32), Michael Frazier (#41 — Florida) and Shawn Smith (#49 — Central Florida).
• In addition to class of 2012 small forward Damien Wilson (Memphis), power forward Mitch McGary and center Joell James are a couple of big men to watch who will definitely be in the top 50 the next time we update our rankings.

Heat

Name	Hgt	Wgt	Pos	College	Year
Kyle Anderson	6’8	215	SF/PG	Undecided	2012
Jabari Bird	6’5	180	SG	Undecided	2013
Aubrey Dawkins	6’2	155	SG	Undecided	2013
Kellen Dunham	6’5	170	SG	Butler	2012
Ricardo Gathers	6’8	250	PF	Undecided	2012
Jordan Hare	6’10	190	C	Undecided	2012
Ronnie Johnson	6’0	165	PG	Purdue	2012
Kenny Kaminski	6’8	240	PF/SF	Michigan State	2012
Tony Parker	6’9	280	C/PF	Undecided	2012
Glenn Robinson	6’6	200	SG/SF	Michigan	2012

Team Notes

• The Heat have three top 50 prospects in power foward Tony Parker (#15), point guard Kyle Anderson (#22) and power forward Ricardo Gathers (#31).
• This team has a top class of 2013 player in power forward Jabari Bird (Watch List) and an unranked class of 2012 power foward Kenny Kaminski (Michigan State).

Lakers

Name	Hgt	Wgt	Pos	College	Year
Javan Felix	6’0	195	PG	Undecided	2012
Brandon Bolden	6’8	190	PF	Georgetown	2012
William Goodwin	6’8	235	PF	Undecided	2012
Jeremy Hollowell	6’7	200	SF	Indiana	2012
Darrin Minnifield	6’1	160	PG	Undecided	2013
Georges Niang	6’7	235	PF	Iowa State	2012
Marcus Paige	6’1	165	PG	North Carolina	2012
Jordan Price	6’5	220	SF	Auburn	2012
Rasheed Sulaimon	6’4	190	SG	Duke	2012
Jordan Tebbutt	6’5	205	SF	Undecided	2012
Robert Upshaw	6’11	255	C	Undecided	2012

Team Notes

• This team features four top 50 prospects between shooting guard Rasheed Sulaimon (#14 — Duke), point guard Marcus Paige (#16 — North Carolina), power forward William Goodwin (#24) and small forward Jeremy Hollowell (#39 — Indiana).
• The Lakers have a very underrated prospect in class of 2012 power forward Georges Niang (Iowa State).
• A couple of other class of 2012 players to watch are shooting guard Jordan Price (Auburn) and center Robert Upshaw.

Magic

Name	Hgt	Wgt	Pos	College	Year
Rosco Allen	6’8	200	SF	Undecided	2012
Elijah Brown	6’3	180	SG	Undecided	2012
Kevin Ferrell Jr.	5’11	165	PG	Indiana	2012
A.J. Hammons	6’11	265	C	Undecided	2012
Codi Miller-McIntyre	6’2	190	PG	Wake Forest	2012
Nerlens Noel	6’11	215	PF	Undecided	2013
Devonta Pollard	6’8	205	PF	Undecided	2012
Alex Poythress	6’8	215	SF/PF	Undecided	2012
Katin Reinhardt	6’5	185	PG	Undecided	2012
Denzel Valentine	6’5	210	SG	Michigan State	2012
Andrew White	6’6	210	SG/SF	Undecided	2012

• The Magic have five class of 2012 top 50 prospects in point guard Kevin Ferrell (#17— Indiana), power forward Alex Poythress (#25), small forward Rosco Allen (#27), small forward Devonta Pollard (#40) and center A.J. Hammons (#48).
• They also have two unranked class of 2012 guards to keep an eye on in point guard Katin Reinhardt and shooting guard Denzel Valentine (Michigan State).
• The Magic has a top class of 2013 player too in center Nerlens Noel (Watch List).

Mavericks

Name	Hgt	Wgt	Pos	College	Year
Kareem Canty	6’1	185	PG	Undecided	2012
Alex Caruso	6’5	170	SG	Undecided	2012
Andre Drummond	6’10	275	C	Undecided	2012
Marcus Hunt	6’6	210	SF	Undecided	2012
Amile Jefferson	6’8	195	PF	Undecided	2012
Landen Lucas	6’10	240	C/PF	Michigan State	2012
Elijah Macon	6’9	225	C	Undecided	2012
J-Mychal Reese	6’2	175	PG/SG	Undecided	2012
T.J. Warren	6’7	210	SF	Undecided	2012

Team Notes

• The Mavericks have four class of 2012 top 50 prospects in center Andre Drummond (#1), power forward Amile Jefferson (#11), point guard J-Mychal Reese (#38) and small forward T.J. Warren (#47).
• This team also has one of the biggest breakout stars this summer in the class of 2012 in shooting guard Alex Caruso.
• The Mavs have the best duo of big men in the event between Drummond and Jefferson, they will be very fun to watch.

Spurs

Name	Hgt	Wgt	Pos	College	Year
Ryan Arcidiacono	6’3	190	PG	Villanova	2012
Cameron Biedscheid	6’7	190	SF	Notre Dame	2012
Zena Edosomwan	6’7	215	PF/C	Undecided	2012
Jerami Grant	6’7	190	SF	Undecided	2012
Brice Johnson	6’9	195	PF	Undecided	2012
Kellen McCormick	6’8	200	SF	Undecided	2012
Ron Patterson	6’3	200	SG	Indiana	2012
Cameron Ridley	6’10	250	PF	Texas	2012
Marcus Smart	6’3	210	SG	Undecided	2012
Gabe York	6’2	170	SG	Undecided	2012

Team Notes

• The Spurs have the fewest amount of class of 2012 top 50 prospects with only two between center Cameron Ridley (#8 — Texas) point guard Ryan Arcidiacono (#29 — Villanova).
• Look out for class of 2012 shootings guards Gabe York and Ron Patterson (Indiana) and small forward Jerami Grant.

 Thunder

Name	Hgt	Wgt	Pos	College	Year
Justin Anderson	6’7	225	SF	Virginia	2012
Nate Britt	6’1	165	PG	Undecided	2013
Danuel House	6’7	195	SF	Undecided	2012
Grant Jerrett	6’9	215	PF/C	Arizona	2012
Tyler Lewis	5’11	165	PG	NC State	2012
Josh Scott	6’9	220	PF/C	Colorado	2012
DeLante Victory	6’5	155	SG	Undecided	2013
Chris Walker	6’8	220	PF	Undecided	2013
Negus Webster-Chan	6’6	190	SF	Undecided	2012

• This squad only has two top 50 class of 2012 prospects but they have a couple of elite guys in power forward Grant Jerrett (#12 — Arizona) and small forward Justin Anderson (#45 — Virginia) and will likely be getting one or two more players.
• Point guard Tyler Lewis (North Carolina State) is an unranked class of 2012 prospect you should keep an eye on.

Unknown

Name	Hgt	Wgt	Pos	College	Year
BeeJay Anya	6’7	265	C	Undecided	2013
Jordan Burgess	6’5	200	SF	VCU	2012
Allerik Freeman	6’4	210	PG/SG	Undecided	2013
Jerome Hairston	6’3	185	PG	Undecided	2012
Terry Henderson	6’4	170	SG	Undecided	2012
Danrad Knowles	6’9	190	PF	Undecided	2012
Daiquan Walker	6’1	165	PG	Undecided	2012

Notes

• These guys are some of the late additions because other top talents weren’t able to make it which includes four class of 2012 top ten prospects in Shabazz Muhammad (#3 — Injury), center Kaleb Tarczewski (#6 — AAU), shooting guard Ricardo Ledo (#9 — Academics) and power forward Perry Ellis (#10 — Injury)

 

http://recruitingspotlight.wordpress.com/2011/06/16/nbpa-top-100-camp-preview-updated-rosters-and-team-notes/

 

News I have heard (all from Dave Telep of ESPN, who is the director of the camp):

• Mitch McGary has been dominant. Supposedly played really well against Andre Drummond
• Tyler Lewis has looked great, and had 19 points in his first game
• Amile Jefferson had 20 points last night, and has looked really solid
• Villanova’s recruiting class seems to be incredibly STACKED. Daniel Ochefu has been playing really well, Ryan Arcidiacono looks like one of the better PG’s in this class and Savon Goodman is a solid wing prospect. They have been trying to recruit Amile Jefferson, a PF from PA, as well
• Telep seems to be backing Devonta Pollard for a potential McD’s spot come next year in Chicago (back-to-back years of McD’s in the Windy City)

I am sure there will be more, but that is what I have for now. If you think I am leaving someone out, read the roster reports on what I have posted, they tell of injuries and notable absences.

[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

I guess Drummond came to the party and put up 16 points (after only having 2 and 4 in his first couple games). He and Amile Jefferson’s Mavericks team still got rocked though, 93-69 by a Heat team lead by Danrad "Chicken" Knowles and Ricardo Gathers (how unlike real life). Here is a rundown after three games, and the synopsis of the morning games today:

NBPA: Session III Scoring Leaders, Recaps
		var author = escape(“Pack Pride Staff”); By Pack Pride Staff Posted Jun 17, 2011   | More   CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — Here is a list of the scoring leaders and a recap of the games from Friday’s morning session. NC State target Amile Jefferson leads the camp in scoring.
Here is a list of the scoring leaders and a recap of the games from Friday’s morning session. NC State target Amile Jefferson leads the camp in scoring.   Session III Scoring Leaders Top 10 Game Performances 1. Codi Miller-McIntyre 26 2. Amile Jefferson 23 3. Rasheed Sulaimon 22 4. Jordan Price 21 5. Amile Jefferson 20 6. Tyler Lewis 19 Jordan Price 19 Ron Patterson 19 9. Shaquille Cleare 18 10. Omar Calhoun 17 Jerome Hairston 17 T.J. Warren 17 Rasheed Sulaimon 17 Gary Harris 17   Notable Scoring Leaders Tyler Lewis: 9.5 ppg Rodney Purvis: 15 ppg T.J. Warren: 12.7 ppg Amile Jefferson: 19.7 ppg Devonta Pollard: 8.3 ppg Nate Britt: 12.3 ppg A.J. Davis: 5.7 ppg Katin Reinhardt: 12 ppg Brice Johnson: 6 ppg Anton Gill: 9 ppg BeeJay Anya: 4.3 ppg Nerlens Noel: 4.3 ppg Andrew White: 7.3 ppg Allerick Freeman: 5.7 ppg James Robinson: 6.3 ppg Jerami Grant: 4 ppg Arnaud Moto: 2.0 ppg   Session III Game Recaps Heat 93 Mavericks 69 Five players in double digits led by Ricardo Gathers and Chicken Knowles with 14 each were enough as the Heat melted the Mavericks 93-69. Ronnie Johnson, Kellen Dunham and Tony Parker all added 10 points to the cause. The lopsided victory overshadowed a very good performance by Amile Jefferson, who continues to pile up points in an impressive fashion finishing with 23. Andre Drummond added 16 points and snatched 5 boards in his marquee match-up with big Parker inside. Grizzlies 79 Lakers 68 Terry Henderson scored 15 points and the Grizzlies remained unbeaten at 3-0 with a convincing 79-68 victory over a tough Lakers squad. Anthony Bennett continued to play steady basketball scoring 10 points in the victory. The Grizzlies were swarming on the defensive end of the floor creating havoc and showing why they are the team to beat at this camp. Adam Woodbury and Daniel Ochefu were lauded for their defensive effort throughout the victory. The win squashed an outstanding effort by Rasheed Sulaimon, who scored a game high 22 points including four 3’s for the Lakers in the loss. Marcus Paige added 13 in the loss and played very steady keeping his team in the game up until the end. Celtics 91 Spurs 83 Jordan Price continued his fine NBPA Top 100 Camp experience posting 19 points and moving the Celtics to a gaudy 3-0 with an upscale 91-83 victory in Friday morning action. A 48-42 contest at the half never got to out of hand thanks to a barrage of three’s from Ron Patterson late in the second half, he would finish with 19 leading the Spurs. Joining Price in the scoring column, Glenn Robinson added 14 markers; Raphael Davis chipped in with 12 and was simply outstanding on the defensive end against Gabe York holding the scoring sensation to only 11 points. Jerome Hairston added 10 points in the win. Cameron Ridley and Marcus Smart added 15 and 14 respectively for the Spurs in the loss. Magic 64 Thunder 59 The Magic did their best to make the Thunder disappear and move to 3-0 with a very hard fought 64-59 victory in Friday second session morning action. Katin Reinhardt was tough in clutch time converting foul shots and a short jumper and lever allowing the Magic to relinquish the lead in the latter stages of the game. Reinhardt led the Magic with 13 points followed closely by Andrew White with 11 and Yogi Ferrell with a 10 spot. Rodney Purvis made his camp debut with 15 points despite the losing effort. Nate Britt and Danuel House added 13 and 11 respectively for the Thunder. The proposed point guard match-up of Ferrell and Tyler Lewis never materialized as Lewis was unable to compete due to illness. Bulls 71 Hawks 60 Post play took center stage as Brandon Ashley and Shaquille Cleare dominated inside combining for 32 points leading the Bulls past the Hawks 71-60. Cleare owned the offensive glass and Ashley clearly was a man possessed in his marquee match-up with Mitch McGary. Omar Calhoun added 17 markers in the win, while Mike Gesell played solid from the lead guard spot throughout the day. Shawn Smith was the only player for the Hawks in double figures with 12.

[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

 

NBPA: Session IV Scoring Leaders, Recaps
Nate Britt		By Pack Pride Staff Posted Jun 17, 2011   |More   CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — Here is a list of the scoring leaders and a recap of the games from Friday’s evening session. Amile Jefferson leads the camp in scoring and Nate Britt scored a tourney-high 30 points tonight.
Here is a list of the scoring leaders and a recap of the games from Friday’s evening session. NC State target Amile Jefferson leads the camp in scoring. Session IV Scoring Leaders Top 10 Game Performances 1. Nate Britt 30  2. Amile Jefferson 26  3. Codi Miller-McIntyre 26 4. Amile Jefferson 23 5. Brandon Ashley 23 6. Rasheed Sulaimon 22  7. Jordan Price 21  8. Amile Jefferson 20  T.J. Warren 20 9. Tyler Lewis 19  Jordan Price 19 Ron Patterson 19 Sam Dekker 19 Notable Scoring Leaders Tyler Lewis: 9.5 ppg Rodney Purvis: 16.5 ppg T.J. Warren: 14.5 ppg Amile Jefferson: 21.3 ppg Devonta Pollard: 7.5 ppg Nate Britt: 16.8 ppg A.J. Davis: 5.3 ppg Katin Reinhardt: 11 ppg Brice Johnson: 6 ppg Anton Gill: 9 ppg BeeJay Anya: 3.8 ppg Nerlens Noel: 4.3 ppg Andrew White: 7.3 ppg Allerick Freeman: 4.8 ppg James Robinson: 6.3 ppg Jerami Grant: 4.5 ppg Arnaud Moto: 2.0 ppg   Session IV Game Recaps Spurs 68 Grizzlies 54 The triumvirate of Ron Patterson, Cameron Biedschied and Cameron Ridley scored 14, 13 and 11 points respectively as the Spurs heeled the Grizzlies from the ranks of the unbeaten 68-54 in Friday evening action. The Grizzlies found scoring to be quite an issue with no players landing in double digits. Anthony Bennett led with 9 points in the discouraging loss. Lakers 72 Bulls 69  Anton Gill drained an off balance leaner from three giving the Lakers a thrilling 72-69 win over a surging Bulls squad in early Friday night action at the NBPA Top 100 Camp version 2011. Jeremy Hollowell was high scorer for the Lakers dropping 14 and Jordan Tebutt chipped with 10 in the close victory. Brandon Ashley was a beast on the interior finishing with 23 points for the Bulls in the close loss. Thunder 97 Mavericks 82 Nate Britt, picking up the slack for the under the weather Tyler Lewis, busted out for a camp-high 30 points leading the Thunder to a resounding 97-82 victory over the Mavericks. The contest featured a couple of intriguing marquee match-ups with Rodney Purvis of the Thunder getting the better of J-Mychal Reese by the tune of 18 points to 9 in the victory. Amile Jefferson did his best to keep the Mavericks in the game scoring 26 points and his running mate T.J. Warren managed 20 despite the margin of victory. In the games other marquee match-up Chris Walker of the Thunder responded huge with 13 points and five rebounds while matching up with Andre Drummond, who finished with 5 points and 7 boards. Danuel House added 12 points for the Thunder in the victory. Magic 73 Heat 64 Roscoe Allen dangled 15 points and Yogi Ferrell added 10 as the Magic pushed their camp record to 4-0 with a slick 73-64 win over a tough Heat squad. The usual scoring threats for the Magic came up cold but Allen was ready for the save with his personal camp high this evening. Ronnie Johnson finished with 14 points leading the Heat. The Magic finish as the top seed for tomorrow’s playoff action. Celtics 59 Hawks 56  The Celtics rode the coattails of scoring machine Jordan Price, who finished with 16, to remain as one of the camps two unbeaten squads with a close 59-56 victory over a determined Hawks squad. The Hawks closed the gap late and after pulling to within three had a chance to tie as Mitch McGary, who led all scorers with 19 points, rimmed off a three at the buzzer.

 

[cward23Participant]

From what i have seen

Drummond is very talented but kinda lazy

The Nate Britt kid can score which is surprising because he’s always been more of a passer in his career

The McGary kid look like a man child, alot like Psycho T in the way he plays hard all the time and is very physical

Jefferson i very skinny but finds ways to score on stronger big men (he’s been one of the best players here)

The Shaq kid is a straight BEAST. Needs to lose weight though.

Damn i wish i was playing instead of just watching

[paradigmnParticipant]

 Got some nice prospects at this camp…Reebok is holding a top 100 camp also with the best players in the nation.  Theres only one 8th grader invited to that camp and its MALIK NEWMAN.  He is the #1 ranked 8th grader by Hoop Scoop and Hype basketball and from what his peers have said and what his game film has shown, he will be special.  Depaul coach said that Malik could start for them at PG right now.  The trainer of Monte Ellis and Mo Williams when they were growing up in Mississippi who trains Malik as well said Malik is better right now at this age than they were.  Heres the article…http://www.scoutsfocus.com/maliknewman.html…Heres another SICK highlight from the 8th grader….

http://www.youtube.com/user/PARADIGMN13?feature=mhee#p/c/BCB8CCE62353C3A2/0/cQ1xnPPbl8k

[WizardofOzParticipant]

@paradigmn

WOW, is that his coach in the first link basically saying he’s not a winning player?

But he really does reminf me of Tyreke Evans in those highlight clips.

[cward23Participant]

Hopefully he develops because most of the time top players in 8th grade end up dropping pretty far because others catch up and they happen to be more developed at a early age

[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

Is a fricking moron. Why would you say something like that about an 8th grader? Can this guy get a life? You need a team to win a championship, and as the earliest this guy will be chosen in the NBA draft would be 2016 (most likely, that is if he continues to develop and mature), than how in the heck will we know what he will look like by than?  

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1174629/index.htm

Does he really need to forecast the future for a kid who has not even played an HS game? WHY? He compared a tall 6th grader to a 7 footer, based off of a quarter and a lie about his genetics. How is that fair? Well, I would say let him develop, than make obnoxious comparisons, you effing snake oil salesman. I would say, this guy has about as much credibility as Dan Quayle has in a spelling bee. Seems like he is not much more than a name dropper, and does incredibly little as far as evaluating prospects according to any basketball information.

More creepy Clark Francis stuff:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/inside_game/rick_reilly/news/2002/12/09/life_of_reilly/

As always, I wish the best for the kids, and hope he does incredibly well in his career. I also hope he gets a chance to prove himself before being labeled anything, especially at such a young age. Obviously this guy has great genetics, and probably should grow, but you just need to keep working and not listen to people trying to make money by trying to crush kids dreams before HS. Yeah, saying he will be a great scorer is a compliment and all, but that he will never win a championship? That is just a ludicrous thing to say.

[cward23Participant]

lol..agreed. These day’s fans want to hear about the next best thing earlier than usual and scouts want to be the one to say ” i saw him first and predicted he would be a star first”. Back in the day people made the argument you made when scouts were talking about how good a Jr in H.S was. By the time we are alot older scouts will be talking about the top elementary school kid and ESPN will probably show Jr H.S games on TV

[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

Taken from the Twitter of  a PR person for the camp Penny Rogers.

Camp MVP: Adam Woodbury (IA), 6’11, C of the camp champion Grizzlies

Leadership Award: Justin Anderson (VA), SF (Virginia commit)

Scholar-Athlete: Amile Jefferson PF from PA being recruited hard by Villanova and NC State

Outstanding Playoff Performer: Yogi Ferrell (IN), PG (Indiana commit)

Breakout Performer: Anthony Bennett (Canada), SF/PF (Findlay Prep)

Outstanding Junior Performer: Nerlens Noel (MA), 6’10 C

Workout Warriors:

SG/SF Marcus Smart (TX)

PF/C Tony Parker (GA)

SF Sam Dekker (WI) (Wisconsin commit)

Brandon Ashley (CA)

Nate Britt (DC) (Only a Junior)

 

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