Will Barton Elite Camp-Scoring Guards
Yesterday, Will Barton hosted his annual elite camp that consisted of talent from all over the country, however the majority of the players were from the mid-Atlantic region. With no shortage of talent, the players took part in a morning session consisting of drills and stations, which were followed by a series of games. Each portion gave you a chance to dissect the strengths and weaknesses of the players. For this article, we’re going to take a look at some of the scoring guards who stood out throughout the day in its entirety.
James Bishop | 6’2 | ’19 Mt. St. Joseph
Whenever Bishop attends an event, it’s no surprise to see him included alongside the best scorers. Saturday, he scored whenever he wanted and however he wanted. Bishop is a volume shooter, so its never surprising to see him post 25+ points in an outing. He consistently broke down his defender off the dribble and either launched from deep or used the attention his shot demands to drive and score in the paint.
Logan Curtis | 6’3 | ’19 Calvert Hall
There haven’t been many players in the area that I’ve seen who have improved like Curtis. The East Carolina commit simply didn’t make any mistakes yesterday overall, but shot efficiently no matter if it was the drill or game portion of camp. Curtis never rushes into his jumper even if it’s off a quick or or two dribble move following a pump fake. He always makes sure he is balanced and his feet are set. He also finished well around the basket even when being contested by the bigs. In the last game, he had a tough lay up as time expired to tie the game and send it into overtime. Expect a big season from Curtis coming this winter.
Earl Timberlake | 6’5 | ’20 Dematha
What impressed me most with Timberlake is just his overall body. He has a great, strong build at 6’5 that makes it extremely difficult for any of the players at his position to match up with him. The rising junior scored it well from all three levels on Saturday. The southpaw isn’t known for his three-point shot, and while the rotation on the ball is still funky, it was going in and he was shooting confidently. Dematha looks to defend their WCAC crown this season and Timberlake will be a big piece to their puzzle in doing so.
Darius Miles | 6’7 | ’20 St. Charles
Even at 6-foot-7, Miles handles the ball like a point guard and will likely be featured as such at the collegiate level. He had a handful of flashy plays of catching his defender with a spin, crossover or a variety of other moves to get to the basket. While he missed a few lay ups that you’ll usually see him make, it was evident that he was a standout scorer when the ball was in his hands.
Zac Ervin | 6’5 | ’19 Gate City High School
Ervin announced yesterday that he has committed to Wofford to further his career, and they are certainly getting a good one. At 6-foot-5 with good size, Ervin was hands down the best catch-and-shoot three-point shooter in camp. He gets his shot off quickly, making it difficult for the majority of defenders to contest or block his shot. In transition Ervin can finish above the rim, as he has above average athleticism. Most importantly, he has high basketball IQ and knows when to pick and choose his spots to be aggressive looking to score.
Jordan Toles | 6’3 | ’20 St. Frances
Toles recently picked up two offers from Stony Brook and Loyola (MD) in the past week. While being the most coveted safety in his class, he continues to take strides on the hardwood as well. Toles did an excellent job finishing through contact around the rim. He had a few of his patented high-flying dunks in transition to ‘wow’ the players and people who were watching. The area that he has improved on most is his jumper. Toles now has to be accounted for anywhere on the floor. While he isn’t a dead-eye three-point shooter yet, you have to respect it because he is capable of making a couple per game.