Next Up Recruits Camp: Top 2023s and 2024s
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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…
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Continue ReadingLexington’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 6'3" | SG Bardstown | 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 Frankfort | 2023 State KY , Moore – The recent transfer to Louisville looks like he could be a difference maker for the Mustangs.
Brett Decker Brett Decker 6'2" | PG Central Hardin | 2024 State #211 Nation 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 State KY , Ashland – The Boyd County transfer looked really good in the open court, scoring and distributing.
MJ Wardlow, 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" | CG Butler | 2024 State KY , Butler – Williams was a top standout in the 2024 group in my opinion. Big fan.
Walter Campbell Walter Campbell 6'6" | 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 6'6" | CG 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 State 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 Woodfard | 2023 State #219 Nation KY , Woodford County – Probably the best performer at camp in my opinion.
Jimmy Cami Jimmy Cami 6'9" | C Apollo | 2024 State PA , Apollo – First time seeing him and he is very talented. Future D1 player.
Ayden Evans Ayden Evans 6'9" | C Elizabethtown | 2024 State KY , Elizabethtown – Always solid. Ayden flashes big time potential at times.
Reece Potter Reece Potter 6'11" | C Lexington Catholic | 2023 State #212 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 State PA , PRP – Always tough. Should be a scholarship level player in college.
Quel’ron House Quel’ron House 5'11" | PG Seneca | 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 DeSales | 2024 State KY , Manual – Another super steady PG who backed up his D1 offers.
Gabe Sisk Gabe Sisk 6'5" | SG Ballard | 2023 #232 Nation CA-N , 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 6'7" | C Mason County | 2023 State KY , Mason County – Versatile forward who makes the right play consistently.
Jeremiah Godfrey Jeremiah Godfrey 6'7" | 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 Spencer County | 2024 State KY , Spencer County – Baird showed he can create his offense and is a willing passer.
Drew Marshall Drew Marshall 6'2" | SG West Jessamine | 2023 State 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.