VWU Team Camp 2022 Standouts (Part 2)
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 two.
Xavier Brown | 6’0” PG | Jamestown
The son of new Jamestown coach Chris Brown, Xavier won a VHSL Class 1 State Championship last year with Surry and he looks even more confident and ready to roll this year. Brown has a chip on him as he wants to be the best player on the floor and he will go all out on both ends to make sure he is. He’s a good athlete with quickness and some explosion as a finisher, he’s crafty with the ball in his hands and he’s able to score it from all three levels. As he continues to hone the craft and his already solid skill set he’ll be a sleeper in the extremely talented group in the 757.
Judah Egba | 6’7” PF | Jamestown
While there are tons of guards in the 757 to be excited about in the 2022 class, Egba is a forward that is very intriguing moving forward and could be a guy who gets a lot of college attention when it all clicks for him. Athletically Egba is fine as he’s able to run the floor with guards, he can finish above the rim and protect the rim defensively and is already a solid defender in the post. He has a budding skill set offensively that includes catch and finish ability, a few post moves including a jump hook and he worked on the offensive glass as well.
Frankie Lee | 6’3” W | Woodbridge
He isn’t a local guy, but this was the second chance I got to watch Lee with Woodbridge and after talking with his head coach I found out he led the Vikings in scoring, rebounding and steals as a freshman. I was surprised to see his was a sophomore because he has a strong build and looks older, and he has a skill set superior to many wings in the class. He isn’t the most athletic guy but he’s strong and can play inside-out, he can really shoot the basketball off the catch and a few dribbles and he has a poise about him that is well beyond his years.
Trey Thomas | 6’2” PG | Wise (MD)
While he wasn’t a local guy, Thomas was one of the most talented young guards in attendance and easily projects as a high major prospect. He has a great frame that is strong and likely still growing, he’s a natural and smooth athlete who can knife through the defense and explode to finish and he’s skilled enough to score at all three levels off the bounce while also making plays for others. He has a killer instinct and toughness about him that you have to love from a lead guard as well.
Stylez Gardner | 5’9” PG | Peninsula Catholic
Gardner may not be the biggest or most athletic guy in the class, but he has all of the tools to be a good small guard and he plays the game the right way. He’s super skilled off the bounce where he can make shots from deep and break pressure, he’s a scrappy and tough kid who will sacrifice his body for his team and he has the ability to make others better. He’ll be a guy that should help a young but talented Peninsula Catholic group this year.
Dallis Kendall | 6’7” PF | Menchville
Kendall is one of the more intriguing long term prospects with his size and skill set for his age. He has a great wingspan for a kid who is 6’7” and while he needs to fill out he’s able to use that length to contest shots and finish at the basket as well. He can shoot the midrange, he showed he can put it on the deck in transition when he needs to and he’s just scratching the surface of how good he can be.