John Lucas 2011 Camp Right Way Event

By Ron Briscoe

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The 2011 edition of the John Lucas 7^th & 8^th grade Camp Right Way was filled to the rim with some of the best seventh and eighth grade players from the nation. I along with Purvis Short and Duke Provost spoke at this impressive basketball camp.

This young camp had 138 prospects. The campers did drill station work then played eight four minutes games. We saw some very good young wet-behind-the-ears prospects at this action packed event.

Some of the top prospects from the 2016 & 2017 classes we saw were 2016 7’0 long and wiry shot blocking center Thon Maker of Country Day HS in Kenner, LA. I consider Thon the #1 player in the 2016 class at this time. Thon is much better then Isaiah Austin was at this age. Thon has excellent footwork and a deadly 15 foot jump shot. This long armed player is a good ball handler and passer. He runs the court and rebounds well at both ends of the court. He still has some work to do to get better but that will come in time.

The second best prospect at this event was 2016 6’5 2G/F Darren “DJ” Harvey from Huntsville, AL. DJ is a skilled and talented player who handles the ball well in the open court. He goes to the basket and he can hit the 15 foot mid-range jumper well. DJ is a good defender who plays hard all game long.

Third best young prospect at this event is 6’4 2G/F Nijal Person from Beaumont, TX. Nijal isn’t good at doing drills, but he is a good player around the basket and in the lane. I like the way Nijal can hit the 15 to 20 foot jump shot and how well he rebounds… Nijal is a very good defensive player too.

The fourth best player was high jumping 6’1 2G Courtney Lark from Texas. Courtney had several exciting dunks in two of the games we saw him play. He runs the court well and he finishes well on the break.

The fifth best young player we saw was 5’6 PG Elijah Lee from Texas. Lee is a speedy and fast player who goes to the basketball well. He is a good passer and he has quick hands on the defensive end.

                                                    Others 2016 class players that played well

6’3 2G Mark Vital from Louisiana- A good talented player with handles, and a solid jump shot.

6’4 GF Kameron McGriff GF Texas- He’s a solid rebounder and defender.

6’0 PG Gilbert Thomas from Texas- He has major hops and quickness. He likes to shoot the 15 footer.

6’7 PF Cameron Burkett from Texas- He’s a big and strong player that passes and runs the court well.

5’7 PG Kelvin Robinson from L.R. Arkansas- He’s a quick and fast player who scores well.

5’3 PG Zack Thomas from Texas- A clever ball handler and passer. He scores well from the perimeter.

5’2 PG Daniel Venzant Texas- He’s a crafty ball handler and passer. He goes to the basket well.

6’7 G/PF Harrison Henderson from Texas- Is a good player who needs to get stronger and in better shape. This long drink of water handles the ball well down low and he can score on the blocks well. He's soft now but wait until he gets a little older... He has a huge upside!!!

5’7 PG Jacob Wiley Texas- He’s a heady player and a good passer.

5’9 2G James Edwards PA- He was the best 3-point shooter at this event.

5’8 PG Marlin Davis Texas- He maybe small but he is a tough player with good handles and a nice looking jump shot from 15 feet out.

5’8 P/2G Logan Blow Texas- He’s a very good shooter and passer. He makes good decisions with ball.

5’10 PG Derrick Conley Ark- He’s a strong and solid player. He's a good scorer from 15 feet out.

6’4 2G Grant Hazel Texas- He’s a long armed rebounder and he can hit the mid-range jump shot well.

5’8 PG Derrick Herrick Texas- Is a smart and crafty ball handler and passer. He has a good upside.

6’1 PG Rashawn Langston Arkansas- He is a very good athlete who likes to pass 1^st then score. He’s good.

Here’s a look at some of the top players in the 2017 class that played well at Camp Right Way

5’1 PG Cody Graham Texas- He’s a smart and crafty ball handler who scores well.

5’7 PG Tre Anthony Longino Texas- He’s a very good ball handler and passer who plays good defense.

5’5 PG Melvin Gaquez Texas- He is a very good big handler who likes to pass the ball in the low post.

6’0 PG George Wilkerson III Texas- He’s a very good player who can create his shot off the dribble well.

That’s a look are some of the best young prospect we saw at John Lucas Camp Right Way event. We’ve have more from this camp later today.