Vaughn Covington (Sicklerville, NJ)The Nike Pre Draft Camp took place yesterday at Life Center Academy and Basketball Spotlight was on hand to see the talent. The camp was strictly about developing fundamentals and learning the game. The players also had a lecture session in life skills and what it takes to become a great player. Basketball Spotlight had a chance to talk to a few of the players at this event about their experience.
Vaughn Covington Guard (Sicklerville, NJ): “I had a good experience. It was a lot of good players here and everyone competed. I learned some post up moves, pass and screen away and how to use the pick and roll.”
Adam Perry Guard (Westhampton, NJ): “The camp was great. I learned how to strengthen my body and some good drills. They talked to us a lot about basketball and life. I now know if I work hard and believe in myself I can be as good as I want to be.”
Saaleem Pugh Guard (Coatesville, PA):”I had fun at the camp. The competition was good and we learned a lot of things. I think I will be able to run the pick and roll better. The camp really gave us some good pointers for basketball.Griffin Smith Guard (Holland, PA): “The camp helped us get better skills. I think it showed me I need to become a little more aggressive. The drill I loved doing the most was the pick and roll. We have fun doing that drill.”
Lucas Hudson Guard (Lehigh Valley, PA): “This camp was a great opportunity to learn. The competition was great and the instructors taught us a lot. I was really impressed with how intense it was and how they demanded perfection.”Austin Kearney Forward (Monroeville, NJ): “The competitive nature was good and the talent was great which is rare at most camps. I think the camp will help my overall game and become more confident when I step on the floor.“
Zane Martin Guard (Philadelphia, PA): “The camp taught us a lot about fundamentals. I like how they let the guards learn how to post up and let the big men handle the ball. They showed us how important it is to be a versatile player.”Tyus Battle Guard (Edison, NJ): “I was good learning drills from instructors that train actual NBA players. I definitely learned some drills that I can take home which will help me get better.”
