Payton Kamin (2024) – Recruiting Report
Team Ten Jabari Parker 2024 was in Grand Rapids, Michigan for the Prep Hoops Circuit’s Rumble In The Rapids. They brought with them one of the most impressive young prospects at the event, Payton Kamin Payton Kamin 6'7" | SF…
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Continue ReadingTeam Ten Jabari Parker 2024 was in Grand Rapids, Michigan for the Prep Hoops Circuit’s Rumble In The Rapids. They brought with them one of the most impressive young prospects at the event, Payton Kamin Payton Kamin 6'7" | SF Worcester Academy | 2025 State NLG . He averaged 29 points per game at the event, including an eye popping 61 point game. Let’s take a look at Kamin as a player and prospect.
NAME
Payton Kamin Payton Kamin 6'7" | SF Worcester Academy | 2025 State NLG
GRADUATION YEAR
2024
HEIGHT
6-5
POSITION
CG
SCHOOL
DePaul College Prep
GRASSROOTS PROGRAM
Team Ten Jabari Parker 2024
STRENGTHS OF HIS GAME
– Shooting – He’s especially solid shooting off the dribble and he has range that extends beyond the 3 point line.
– Scoring – Kamin scores in a variety of ways and he does it bunches. Whether it’s in the open floor or a half court set, he’s always a threat to get a bucket.
– Playmaking – Kamin doesn’t sit back and wait for the game to come to him. He takes control and can usually give the game a pace and feel that he’s comfortable with.
– Offensive rebounding – He’s a long athlete that can really attack the glass from the perimeter.
– Basketball IQ – Kamin keeps mental mistakes to a minimum.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
– Defense
– Defensive rebounding
Both of these areas are current focuses in his work with his high school and AAU coaches.
WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE BASKETBALL GOAL?
“My ultimate basketball goal is of course to play in the NBA but I have tons of goals that I have to accomplish before that can ever become a reality. I know that I have to work hard everyday to be my best self. I’m very focused on school too. I really want to complete high school with better than a 4.0 GPA.” – Payton Kamin Payton Kamin 6'7" | SF Worcester Academy | 2025 State NLG
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN A SCHOOL / PROGRAM AT THE NEXT LEVEL?
“If I’m fortunate enough to play in college I’m looking for the same thing that I was looking for in high school, and that is a school that is the right fit for me. It’s hard for me to describe fit but just like high school I’ll know it when I see and feel it.” – Payton Kamin Payton Kamin 6'7" | SF Worcester Academy | 2025 State NLG
RECRUITING NEWS
His coaches have been in touch with 10-15 coaches. Kamin’s recruitment will certainly gain steam after huge performances at events like Rumble In The Rapids, where he looked like a very high level prospect. His focus right now remains on improvement: “I figure if I stay focused on improving my game and athleticism the recruiting stuff will work itself out.”