Trevonn Morton (Brooklyn, NY)On Day 4 the action at the Hoop Group Jr. Elite Camp reached another level as the playoffs and championship rounds got underway today. Some top level players blossomed while others made their initial mark. Here’s a breakdown of the players that impressed us the last day of camp.
Day 4 Top Performers (NCAA Division)
Class 2013
Trevonn Morton 5’11 Forward (Brooklyn, NY)- Morton was a major reason why his team took home the camp title. The long forward controlled the paint by rejecting shots and snatching down numerous rebounds. His post moves has shown improvements as the camp progressed which caused his confidence to soar. I like his energy.
Bryan Rivers 5’5 Guard (Princeton, NJ)- Rivers ability to play with either hand keeps opponents guessing about next move. His size on this level allows him to look over the defense and deliver on time passes. He protects the rock by shielding the ball with his body and switching hands frequently during his dribble.
Lamar Greer 5’10 Forward (Middle Township, NJ)- The son of the former South Jersey HS phenom doesn’t possess the guard type game of his father but was effective in his own way. Greer posted up defenders and used a soft turnaround shot and short jumper to get buckets.Marcus Fulmore 5’7 Guard (Burlington, NJ)- Fulmore was a scoring machine with either hand for his team. He helped them reach the finals by muscling his way to the hole and finishing with silky lay up’s. He has a stocky frame that helps him penetrate the defense and protect the ball in traffic.
Floyd Preito 5’8 Guard (Philadelphia, PA)- Floyd bullied past the small defenders for points especially in transition. The opposition had no chance when Preito came at them full speed in the open floor. Once he got near the rim the conversion was usually automatic. I was curious about his shooting touch because I didn’t see him attempt a jumper while watching.Jamal Carter 5’6 Guard (Harrisburg, PA)- Carter applied tremendous defensive pressure that helped his squad force numerous turnovers. When the ball got into his hands he pushed the pill and made some nice no look passes to teammates for buckets.
Class 2014
Wade Baldwin 5’3 Guard (Montgomery, NJ)- Baldwin was certainly considered for MVP honors as the combo guard dribbled and shot his squad to a championship. He displayed ball handling and unlimited range even of the dribble. He has a quick trigger and when he gets hot that stat sheet fills up in a hurry. Some of his long jumpers simply took the life out of the other team.
Shaquan Worthy 4’10 Guard (Trenton, NJ)- Worthy defensive intensity often frustrates his opponents. He aggressively denies the ball and makes opposing guards work to get the rock. If the ball is received Shaquan then moves his feet well and tries to beat the ball handler to the spot. Offensively he also was aggressive pushing the rock and shooting high arching treys.Malik Smith 5’5 Guard (Philadelphia, PA)- Smith finished his camp off with an impressive showing. He’s very smooth running the team while dipping in and out of traffic easily. He knows he can get anywhere wants on the floor and he uses this advantage to scorch defenders.
Kaison Randolph 5’9 Forward (Trenton, NJ)- Randolph used his length to score inside on put backs and after receiving the ball in the lane. I like how he runs the floor and create opportunities for himself off the bounce. It appears that he will hit a growth spurt soon because of his long wiry arms.Class 2015
Mikey Dixon 4’10 Guard (Wilmington, DE)- Dixon capped his week with a championship and winning camp MVP honors. The youngster never stops moving on both ends of the floor while not backing down from any challenges. I even watched him go inside and battle for a few rebounds among the giants. He was a crowd pleaser all weekend.Class 2016
Tyler Jones 4’8 Guard (Lawrenceville, PA)- One of the youngest players in the camp didn’t get intimidated by the field. He ran a steady point and stays away from the flashiness that gets others in trouble. I like his poise and effectiveness in this setting.
