NextGen Preview Camp Team 5 Breakdown
SUWANEE, Ga—Our deep dive into this past Sunday’s NextGen camp is winding down. We only have two teams left to cover. We’re excited to keep the ball rolling with a look at team five.
A tough, long guard, Everhart is a productive player on both ends of the floor. He utilizes his length well on defense and guards multiple positions. Everhart has a good motor and plays with tremendous pace. He advances the ball well in transition and scores well from multiple levels.
One of the best things you can do at a camp is bring your energy and hustle for the entire time you’re there. I know it sounds cliche, but it’s true. That goes a long way, and Tremell Reives stood out because of it. After camp, his coach made it a point to remark about how hard he worked and how he brought the right mentality to the game. Reives is a young guard/wing prospect to look out for down the line. He ran the floor well and showed plenty of developable skills on both ends of the floor.
Noah McGrath is a solid, coachable guard. He was another from the Mount Vernon group that showed a lot of promise. McGrath showed a lot in terms of a projecatable shooting trajectory. Once he adds some size and strenght, look out for him to be a sniper. Another area that his coach applauded was his leadership.
Kenneth Russell was tabbed as one of the camp’s top overall performers. You can read more about him here.
Smith had a great afternoon on both ends of the floor. The Chattanooga Elite guard proved to be a fantastic mid-range scorer and an overall offensive threat. While I was quick to talk about his ability on that end of the floor, his coach was equally eager to talk about how well he defended. Chattanooga Elite has proven to be a great platform for players to develop, so expect Gaige Smith to keep getting better too.
At the end of the day, Pemberton ended up being one of my favorites of the day. He showed a well-rounded game. Peemberton is a patient scorer who lets the game come to him and takes what defenses give him. He doesn’t rush anything but still manages to play with good pace. I left being impressed with his decision-making, and his passing ability. He processes the game well. Positionally, Pemberton rebounds the ball well from the guard spot too.
Gunter was one of the bigger guards at camp. At 6-foot-2, he’s a true shooting guard who can lighht it up from the perimeter and get his shot off over smaller defenders at this level. He’a a more than viable option as a secondary creator too. Gunter handles the ball well, has a great feel for the game, and he’s an adept finisher. Because of his positional size, he can be used in a number of ways, and he’s a great rebounder on both ends. Gunter also impressed with his high motor.
Harrison had a nice showing on Sunday. His coach was most impressed with is tough, tenacious defense. He’s a stout defender that’s hard to get around. What makes him an especially dofficult matchup is how intensely he plays. His coach pointed that out a number of times throughout the afternoon. He was one of the youngest players at camp, and I think he can emerge as one of the NextGen staples for the next couple of years.
Newman has an impressive frame for his level. He’s a long guard/wing with some physicality and athleticism. Newman is a multi-positional defender who can guard pretty much all spots at this level. I was impressed by his unsefishness and by some of the passing reads be made. With his size and length, Newman is a valuable asset on the glass and can be a mismatch for anyone in the paint. He was one of the players I made sure to jot down in my notes to keep tabs on moving forward.
