NextGen Preview Camp Team 3 Breakdown
SUWANEE, Ga—We’re continuing our coverage of the NextGen Preview camp with a look at team 3. All evaluations were compiled by coaches and HoopSeeen evaluators.
On a team with some terrific guards, Nordstrom stood out as a solid member of this backcourt. He has a good-looking stroke and could emerge as a high-level shooter. Nordstrom is a steady handler who doesn’t get rattled and dictates pace. When he was running the point, he led his team’s offense well.
Marcus Green was tabbed as one of the camp’s top overall performers. You can read more about him here.
On the younger side of campers, Austin Wedderburn showed a lot that impressed his coach. In terms of intangibles, Wedderburn’s coach applauded him for being a great teammate and bringing consistent effort. There’s plenty of upside in his offensive game as well. While he’s still developing, Wedderburn is a solid perimeter player that showed flashes of offensive creation.
The older Wedderburn is a wiry, long guard with potential as a versatile perimeter player. As he continues to grow, his multi-positional game will only expand. He was at his best when he was aggressive in attacking the rim. Wedderburn uses his length well around the rim and is a strong finisher.
Spaulding has good size on the wing and can be a utility piece that impacts the game in multiple ways. He uses his size well inside the arc and goes after rebounds with good energy. His upside is as a wing shooter. He has a good-looking shot that can continue to develop into a dangerous weapon in his arsenal.
Team 3 was one of the better offensive groups in camp. There were a lot of floor-spacing guards, and Gilliam was certainly one of them. Gilliam connected for some 3-pointers and looks to be a projectable shooter. His coach remarked positively about his overall coachability and intangibles as a teammate. Throughout the day, Gilliam showed to be a solid ballhandler as well.
Grant Robich was tabbed as one of the camp’s top overall performers. You can read more about him here.
Tristan Fife brought plenty of competitiveness to camp. His coach lauded his energy and coachability. Fife has a quick trigger from 3-point range and can become a threat from deep as he develops physically. In terms of creation, Fife has a solid handle, and, once again, with physical development, his ability to create for himself and others should keep getting better.
Chase Lumpkin was tabbed as one of the camp’s top overall performers. You can read more about him here.