Team Thrill Open Run Takeaways
On Labor Day at Route 1 Athletics, the basketball gym was occupied by a number of talented prospects ranging from all four classes as Team Thrill held an open workout and pick up session. I was in attendance and was…
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Continue ReadingOn Labor Day at Route 1 Athletics, the basketball gym was occupied by a number of talented prospects ranging from all four classes as Team Thrill held an open workout and pick up session. I was in attendance and was able to gain perspective on a number of prospects I hadn’t seen before to prep for the upcoming high school season. Here are some takeaways that I walked away with.
2024 Luke Bamgboye is a name everyone will know
St. Frances took a huge hit when 2024 forward Derik Queen announced that he would transfer to Montverde Academy. The 6-foot-8 sophomore had put together a body of work in a shortened freshman season that had him ranked as the top prospect nationally in his class. Bamgboye arrived in the US just four months ago and will look to fill the void that Queen left behind for the Panthers. At 6-foot-9 with a 7-foot-3 wingspan, Bamgboye doesn’t possess the ball skills that Queen does, but has more upside as an elite defender and over the rim finisher playing in the frontcourt. St. Frances was desperate for an inside presence. They got that and more with the arrival of Bamgboye.
2024 Malachi Palmer steadily progressing
Palmer was another named that was rumored to play for St. Frances this winter, but ultimately decided to remain at Central Dauphin (PA). Palmer is a 6-foot-5 guard who operates fluidly with the ball. He’s always been able to make shots in the mid-range off the dribble and been a capable shooter from three off the catch, but his finishing around the rim and ability to embrace contact has improved since the spring. Palmer already holds over a handful of high major offers with his latest coming from Houston following his play in July.
2025 Christian Thomas will be the top freshman in the county/city
The public school landscape in Baltimore will be underwhelming in the talent department to say the least. One of the prospects with a very high ceiling is 2025 Christian Thomas. Thomas stands around 6-foot-5 or 6-foot-6 and can be a threat in multiple ways. He’s a shot-maker in the mid-range, has the body and physical presence to finish around the rim while also being an underrated passer. Thomas possesses good size and skill as a freshman and should be head and shoulder the best of his class as he suits up for Lansdowne High School in Baltimore County.
2024 Jadyn Harris Jadyn Harris 6'6" | PF Bishop O'Connell | 2024 State #239 Nation VA primed for a big sophomore campaign
One prospect that has made dramatic improvement based of his performance was 2024 wing Jadyn Harris Jadyn Harris 6'6" | PF Bishop O'Connell | 2024 State #239 Nation VA . It’s evident that over the spring and summer he’s focused on polishing his offensive game and becoming more dynamic off the bounce. He looked comfortable making plays in both a half court and open floor setting. Whether it was burying a three or throwing down a dunk over a defender, his progression was a sight to see and should translate well in taking a bigger role for Bishop O’Connell this winter.