Will Barton Elite Camp Superlatives: Shooters
This past Saturday, the annual Will Barton Elite Camp took place on the campus of the University of Maryland Baltimore. There was no shortage of talent from Baltimore, D.C, Delaware, Texas, Philadelphia and Oklahoma. For this article, I’ll be taking…
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Continue ReadingThis past Saturday, the annual Will Barton Elite Camp took place on the campus of the University of Maryland Baltimore. There was no shortage of talent from Baltimore, D.C, Delaware, Texas, Philadelphia and Oklahoma. For this article, I’ll be taking a look at those who stood out with their shooting performances.
Ishmael Leggett | 6’2 | St. John’s/Team Durant
Leggett has built a reputation as a shot maker since he entered high school. As we approach his senior season, the maturation of his overall game combined with his shooting ability makes for a really impressive guard. Leggett made shots from just about everywhere on the floor and in every fashion on Saturday.
Dominick Carrington | 5’10 | ’20 City/Team Thrill
Carrington’s game revolves around his ability to shoot the ball. He may not be the tallest at 5-foot-10, but he gets good lift on his shot and is equipped with a quick release. He did a nice job of playing off other’s ability to penetrate and finding open windows on the perimeter. Carrington was also effective in transition by setting his feet quickly catching the ball on the move and keeping true to his form
Trey Wise | 6’2 | ’22 Bishop McNamara/Team Loaded DC
Wise came out from the beginning of the game portion of camp with an aggressive mindset as a shooter. It paid off as the 6-foot-2 guard caught the eyes of many with how he can knock down shots from the mid-range and three.
Tyson Commander | 6’2 | ’22 John Carroll/Team Melo
Commander put the area on notice as a freshman that he can get it going quickly from three. The 6-foot-2 southpaw got a number of good looks from deep on Saturday and took advantage by knocking them down. He’s becoming more comfortable shooting off the dribble from distance as well
Noah Batchelor | 6’7 | ’22 Glenelg Country/Mid-Atlantic Select
Batchelor made plenty of plays throughout the day that made him an overall standout of camp, but it was his shooting that helped him do so on the offensive side of things. The 6-foot-7 forward forced his match up to sprint on close outs, but even when contested, Batchelor was connecting on shots regularly. There were a couple instances where he shot off one or two dribbles in isolation situations, which should be the next step of developing as bigger offensive threat.
Tyler Brelsford | 6’2 | ’20 Mount St. Joseph/New World
Brelsford made his impact felt largely in transition finishing around the rim. But in the half court, defenders have to account for his ability to shoot from three. The George Washington commit used that to his advantage in getting to the bucket, but still had his fair share of makes from beyond the arc.
Christian Moore | 6’2 | ’21 Cape Henry Collegiate/Team Thrill
Moore is no stranger to shooting the ball. The 6-foot-2 guard looks to take advantage of any opportunity that comes his way. Saturday, he did so effectively, especially in the mid-range. Moore did a nice job of attacking the front foot of his defender and pulling up after one or two dribbles. He gets into his shot quickly and if you’re a second late on the contest, you might as well count it.
Devon Barnes | 6’0 | ’21 Lawton Christian/Team Thrill
Barnes’ game screams efficiency. Whether it’s shooting, making decisions with the ball or going after a steal defensively, the 6-foot guard has good indication and feel for what opportunities to take advantage of. Saturday, Barnes made an impact with his shooting as he did in last year’s event. He converted on catch and shoot situations, coming off ball screens into pull ups and isolations. The maturation of his game has been fun to watch.