Lexington’s Sports Center played host to the Next Up Recruits Prospect Camp on Saturday and some players really stood out over the course of the day. This list does not include any players who aren’t from Kentucky. These are in no particular order.
Trent Hinkle
Trent
Hinkle
5'11" | PG
Western | 2023
State
KY
, Western – The lead guard from Louisville played unselfishly and fed teammates for open looks all afternoon.
Brenton Moore Brenton Moore 6'2" | SG Jeffersontown | 2024 State KY , Jeffersontown – The long and athletic guard showed the ability to score the ball at all levels.
Jordan Blythe
Jordan
Blythe
5'11" | PG
Moore | 2023
State
KY
, Moore – The recent transfer to Louisville looks like he could be a difference maker for the Mustangs.
Brett Decker
Brett
Decker
6'1" | PG
Central Hardin | 2024
State
KY
, Central Hardin – The recent recipient of his first D1 offer, Brett backed up his standing with a good day at camp.
CJ Walls
CJ
Walls
6'2" | SF
Trinity | 2023
State
KY
, Trinity – Walls does a little bit of everything and scores the ball efficiently, even in a camp setting.
Rheyce DeBoard Rheyce DeBoard 6'1" | PG Ashland Blazer | 2023 KY , Ashland – The Boyd County transfer looked really good in the open court, scoring and distributing.
MJ Wardlow MJ Wardlow 5'11" | PG Bowling Green | 2024 State KY , Bowling Green – In a camp full of point guards, Wardlow stood out thanks to his abilities with the ball in his hands.
Ondre Wicks
Ondre
Wicks
6'5" | SF
Western | 2023
State
KY
, Western – Ondre was trying to dunk everything (and succeeding most of the time) in the game I saw.
Dayton Williams
Dayton
Williams
6'4" | SF
Butler | 2024
State
KY
, Butler – Williams was a top standout in the 2024 group in my opinion. Big fan.
Walter Campbell Walter Campbell 6'5" | PF Western Hills | 2023 State KY , Western Hills – The athletic forward played his way into the Top 40 All Star game.
Jeremiah Israel Jeremiah Israel 6'3" | SG Lloyd Memorial | 2023 State KY , Lloyd Memorial – The bouncy guard earned two offers over the course of camp.
Max Green
Max
Green
6'5" | PG
Oldham County | 2024
State
KY
, Oldham County – Flashy but fundamental, Max was good all day long.
Bo Morse Bo Morse 6'6" | PF Ohio County | 2024 KY , Ohio County – The bruising post player didn’t back down from anyone all day long.
Hudson Sparks
Hudson
Sparks
6'5" | SF
Lexington Catholic | 2023
State
KY
, Lexington Catholic – Scored the ball all over and flashed advanced passing skills.
John McCrear
John
McCrear
6'8" | PF
Woodford County | 2023
State
#176
Nation
KY
, Woodford County – Probably the best performer at camp in my opinion.
Jimmy Cami Jimmy Cami 6'9" | C Apollo | 2024 PA , Apollo – First time seeing him and he is very talented. Future D1 player.
Ayden Evans Ayden Evans 6'8" | C Elizabethtown | 2024 State KY , Elizabethtown – Always solid. Ayden flashes big time potential at times.
Reece Potter
Reece
Potter
7'0" | C
Lexington Catholic | 2023
State
#162
Nation
KY
, Lexington Catholic – His skill level has gotten much higher in the last year. One of Kentucky’s best prospects.
Gabriel Dynes Gabriel Dynes 7'3" | C Simon Kenton | 2023 State KY , Simon Kenton – Showed he can step out and knock down multiple threes at 7’3.
Zee McCown
Zee
McCown
5'10" | PG
Pleasure Ridge Park | 2023
PA
, PRP – Always tough. Should be a scholarship level player in college.
Quel’ron House Quel’ron House 5'11" | PG Ballard | 2024 State KY , Ballard – One of the best point guards at camp. Lightning quick.
Kai Simpson
Kai
Simpson
6'3" | PG
Frederick Douglass | 2023
State
KY
, Douglass – Consistently making shots all day long.
Gerard Thomas Gerard Thomas 6'2" | PG Henderson County | 2023 State KY , Henderson – Maybe the toughest guy to guard at camp because he’s always attacking.
Miles Franklin Miles Franklin 6'2" | PG Ballard | 2023 State KY , Ballard – Scored the ball all over the court in every game.
Damone King Damone King 6'0" | PG DuPont Manual | 2024 State KY , Manual – Another super steady PG who backed up his D1 offers.
Gabe Sisk
Gabe
Sisk
6'5" | SG
Ballard | 2023
State
#174
Nation
KY
, Ballard – Wired to score. He scorched nets all day.
Will Gibson
Will
Gibson
6'6" | C
DeSales | 2024
State
KY
, DeSales – Fundamental with a little flashiness. He’s tough to guard.
Riley Mastin
Riley
Mastin
6'6" | C
Augusta | 2023
State
KY
, Mason County – Versatile forward who makes the right play consistently.
Jeremiah Godfrey Jeremiah Godfrey 6'6" | PF Great Crossing | 2024 State KY , Great Crossing – Played above the rim on both ends all day long.
Ian Hart
Ian
Hart
6'7" | PF
McCracken County | 2023
State
KY
, McCracken County – One of the best all around players I saw Saturday.
Trent Edwards Trent Edwards 6'8" | PF George Rogers Clark | 2023 State KY , GRC – Long and athletic, Trent dunked everything he could.
Crew Gibson
Crew
Gibson
6'8" | PF
DeSales | 2023
State
KY
, DeSales – Crew can play 1-5 on offense and guard most of them on defense.
Jerone Morton Jerone Morton 6'3" | SG George Rogers Clark | 2023 State KY , GRC – Mr. MVP made the top 20 All Star game
Keaton Baird
Keaton
Baird
6'4" | SF
Collins | 2024
State
KY
, Spencer County – Baird showed he can create his offense and is a willing passer.
Drew Marshall Drew Marshall 6'4" | SG West Jessamine | 2023 KY , West Jessamine – Played super hard and impacted winning for his team.
Luke Stansbury
Luke
Stansbury
6'4" | SF
Greenwood | 2023
State
KY
, Greenwood – In a camp full of scorers, Luke may have led the event in assists.
