3 Takeaways: Stevenson Team Camp
Stevenson University hosted their annual team camp yesterday featuring over a dozen teams from the Baltimore and surrounding area. It gave me a chance to get a sneak preview of some teams that I’ll be watching closely this upcoming season. …
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Continue ReadingStevenson University hosted their annual team camp yesterday featuring over a dozen teams from the Baltimore and surrounding area. It gave me a chance to get a sneak preview of some teams that I’ll be watching closely this upcoming season.
Here are three takeaways from my time in the gym:
This could be the best Poly team ever
Some are hesitant to make these types of statements, but after seeing the roster that Poly is going to have this season in action, it’s clear that by the time the season begins, they’ll be a force to be reckoned with. 2020 point guard Rahim Ali will look to lead the Engineers to an impressive fourth-straight Class 3A title. With other returners such as ’20 Justin Lewis (Marquette commit), ’20 Brandon Murray, ’20 Ian Wallace, ’21 Trae English, ’21 Hassan Massenburg and ’22 Bryce Lindsay, head coach Sam Brand will have quality experience in each one of his players. ’22 Adam Walden brings size and improve athleticism at 6-foot-9 to bolster an already tall roster, while incoming freshman 6-foot-7 Kwame Evans brings scoring and play making to the wing.
Milford Mill welcomes a group of quality transfers
When the Millers entered the gym, I saw a bunch of familiar faces who previously played for different schools. ’21 Detwan Montague, a 6-foot-7 transfer from St. Frances, will bring quality size to a league that severely lacks in that department. ’22 Andrew Rhuebottom, a 6-foot-2 transfer from Pikesville, showed ability to make plays off the bounce. He is an above average rebounder for his position and is willing to make all of the hustle plays.’22 Sammy Scott, a 5-foot-7 point guard, may be small, but brings toughness and advanced vision as a floor general. A position that the Millers needed to fill. ’21 O’Meech Wilson, a 6-foot-4 transfer from North County, was a player I haven’t seen before Saturday, but looks like he can supply a mixture of size and athleticism.
Can New Town repeat as county champs?
The Titans still have some talent in the frontcourt and the wing position, but from what I’ve seen this summer, they’ll struggle in the size department. ’20 Andrew Mills had a breakout junior season, but at 6-foot-5, he’ll likely be the tallest player they have. His versatility will come in handy when bigs have to match up with him. ’20 Martaz Robinson will most likely be featured as a combo guard this year. At 6-foot-2, he will have to be a presence himself on the boards defensively. It may take away opportunities to get him out in the open floor, but as long as they limit teams to one shot possessions, they’ll be a strong opponent. ’20 Stephon Marcano is a 6-foot transfer from Coppin Academy who can score in a variety of ways. He has an aggressive mindset, which helps immensely for this particular team. I haven’t seen much of him, but ’23 Cam Sparrow is an athlete with a 6-foot-4 frame. He’ll look to be a consistent producer as well.