2021 Top Dog Camp Standouts

<p>Yesterday the Top Dog camp held its second annual event at Vale Sports in Middleton, CT. <br /> <br /> <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8655-crop-2080x1366-1629641590.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1269106" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8655-crop-2080x1366-1629641590-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a><br /> <br /> <strong>Prospect: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1081810" first="Hayden" last="Abdullah"] (Camp MVP)<br /> <strong>Year/School: </strong>2022/Northwest Catholic<br /> <strong>Evaluation: </strong>Hayden came out aggressive attacking the paint finishing at the rim. He also connected on a number of threes. The 6'9" forward earned camp MVP with his performance.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8645-crop-2080x1366-1629642010.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1269110" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8645-crop-2080x1366-1629642010-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a><br /> <br /> <strong>Prospect: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1081793" first="Desmond" last="Claude"] (The People’s MVP)<br /> <strong>Year/School: </strong>2022/St. Thomas More<br /> <strong>Evaluation: </strong>Desmond was practically unstoppable in the open court. When he was determined to get downhill there was no one on the court that changed his path. He played exceptionally well off the dribble creating space to get to his comfort spots on the floor.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8642-crop-2080x1366-1629642265.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1269112" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8642-crop-2080x1366-1629642265-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a><br /> <br /> <strong>Prospect: </strong>Badara Diakite<br /> <strong>Year/School: </strong>2025/Northwest Catholic<br /> <strong>Evaluation: </strong>The long-wiry incoming freshman hasn't played a high school game yet but the tools he possesses are building anticipation. He played well from the perimeter knocked down multiple jumpers. <br /> <br /> <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8649-crop-2080x1366-1629642926.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1269121" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8649-crop-2080x1366-1629642926-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a><br /> <br /> <strong>Prospect: </strong>Chase Geremia<br /> <strong>Year/School: </strong>2025/Hand<br /> <strong>Evaluation: </strong>The crafty point guard maneuvers well with the ball. His quickness with the crossover dribble was lethal all day. His patent step back going left allowed him to create the space he needed to be an offensive threat on the floor.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8654-crop-2080x1366-1629643005.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1269124" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8654-crop-2080x1366-1629643005-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a><br /> <br /> <strong>Prospect: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1106043" first="Jack" last="Nieradko"]<br /> <strong>Year/School: </strong>2024/Kingswood-Oxford<br /> <strong>Evaluation: </strong>Jack has grown three-four inches since May and continues to be one of the most versatile prospects in the area. He was able to beat defenders off the dribble if they played tight. If they gave him enough space he would connect on multiple shots. <br /> <br /> <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8648-crop-2080x1366-1629643123.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1269127" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8648-crop-2080x1366-1629643123-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a><br /> <br /> <strong>Prospect: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1081785" first="Keyshawn" last="Mitchell"]<br /> <strong>Year/School: </strong>2022/Capital Prep<br /> <strong>Evaluation: </strong>No matter how many times I see Keyshawn I'm always impressed with his size and potential. The 6'8" wing hasn't reached his ceiling yet. He scores it well off the dribble and keeps the pressure on defenses.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8660-crop-2080x1366-1629643213.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1269130" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8660-crop-2080x1366-1629643213-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a><br /> <br /> <strong>Prospect: </strong>Deivone Tanksley<br /> <strong>Year/School: </strong>2022/Achievement 1st<br /> <strong>Evaluation: </strong>Deivone is a confident guard who had a number of eye-catching passes. He competed against Desmond and didn't back down. His toughness was impressive and he deserved some recognition for his competitive nature.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8661-crop-2080x1366-1629643306.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1269132" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/IMG-8661-crop-2080x1366-1629643306-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a><br /> <br /> <strong>Prospect: </strong>Mehki Slaughter <br /> <strong>Year/School: </strong>2022/Capital Prep<br /> <strong>Evaluation: </strong>Not many prospects played harder. He's built like a tight end and played fluid like a wing. He had a number of physical blocks meeting players at the rim. He finished strong at the rim on multiple occasions. <br /> <br /> <br /> </p>