VWU Team Camp 2022 Standouts (Part 1)
This past weekend, the 19th annual Virginia Wesleyan Team Camp took place in Virginia Beach and featured some of the top schools both in the 757 and from across the state. With over 40 teams in attendance, there were tons…
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Continue ReadingThis past weekend, the 19th annual Virginia Wesleyan Team Camp took place in Virginia Beach and featured some of the top schools both in the 757 and from across the state. With over 40 teams in attendance, there were tons of talented players for all levels, and it showed why the 757 is considered one of the top areas for basketball in the state of Virginia.
One thing that really stood out was how talented and deep the 2022 class is going to be, especially in the 757 area. Because of that, we have broke the standouts up into two parts. Here’s a look at part one.
DJ Hand | 6’3” G | Landstown
Not only has Hand gotten taller, he’s also improving at a good rate and should be featured much more as a sophomore with the ball in his hands. He has a natural understanding and feel for the game you can’t teach, and he’s also highly skilled as a guy who can play on and off the ball, create his own shot and make others better. He has good height and a frame that should fill out and bolds well for him moving forward, and he showed he’s one of the most intriguing of a number of talented 2022 guards in the 757 area.
Kanye Clary | 5’11” PG | Princess Anne
We’ve mentioned Clary a number of times over the summer, and he continues to impress and show that he’ll be one of the most productive lead guards in the area. He’s the straw that stirs the drink for a sneaky talented PA team, and while he has to do a lot for them he has the feel and some dynamic playmaking ability both in transition and in the half court. He’s extremely shifty off the bounce and hard to guard straight up but also too quick and smart to trap, he’s a guy who lives in the lane and has great vision, and he’s also a guy who can get hot quickly and is tough to stop from scoring when he gets it going.
Georges Archer | 6’3” WG | Princess Anne
Archer isn’t as hyped up and didn’t have as good of a season as some of the guards on this list, but he has the potential to be very good as he has a good frame and solid skill set for a kid who just turned 15 years old a few weeks ago. He has a solid build with long arms and should continue to fill out, he plays hard on both ends of the floor and he understands spacing and is in the right place at the right time a lot. He’s a two way impact guy that should continue to get better with time.
DJ Campbell | 5’10” PG | Kecoughtan
Campbell is one of the top young guards on the Peninsula, and he showed improvements in certain areas from the last time I saw him including shooting from deep, which is a big one. He’s small but he’s strong and shifty, he’s extremely fast from end-to-end with the ball in his hands and he’s able to get in the lane and either finish at the rim or find other guys as he can make others better on drive and kicks. He’s a good on ball defender and seems like a competitor and leader who should help a young but talented Kecoughtan team continue to grow.
Efrem Johnson | 6’3” G | Western Branch
With the departure of last year’s leader Kendall Bynum (Mt. Zion Prep) and leading returning scorer Jaeden Jefferson who moved to Pennsylvania, Johnson will have the chance to be one of the top scorers in the 757 this season. Nicknamed “Butta” for his smooth way of playing and scoring the ball, Johnson has a natural knack to score with terrific footwork and finishing ability with both hands around the basket. He moves well without the ball and can catch-and-shoot from deep, he’s able to isolate in one-on-one or work within the system to get his shots and he seems to have a killer instinct and want the ball when it matters most.
Kyle Honore | 5’10” PG | Potomac
The younger bother of former Potomac star and current VA Wesleyan guard Keijon Honore, the younger Honore is the next in line to play for his father and he’s part of a young and talented core that should be able to compete in a solid Class 5 Region C this year. Like his brother, Honore has a great grasp of the game and knows how to run the system and put his guys in the best opportunities to succeed. He sets the tone on both ends of the floor, he’s quick and strong with the ball in his hands and he’s an extension of the coach while he’s on the floor.