Section 7 Team Camp: Non SD standouts, Friday edition
The Section 7 Team Camp is in the books, and the impressive event left a big impression on me as a scout. It’s the most unique HS basketball experience and an equalizer for a lot of prospects who don’t…
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The Section 7 Team Camp is in the books, and the impressive event left a big impression on me as a scout. It’s the most unique HS basketball experience and an equalizer for a lot of prospects who don’t play on sneaker circuit travel teams.
While my focus this weekend was on the San Diego teams, I had a chance to watch other games and teams. Here’s my first report on the non-SD prospects that stood out.
Jacob Cofie, 6-9 2024 F/C, Eastside Catholic
Cofie received loads of attention from St. Augustine in the opening round game, and for good reason. The rising junior prospect out of Washington is a mobile big who has skill in the paint, can handle it on the wing and short corners and has soft touch around the basket. Defensively, he changes the game with his length and timing as a shot blocker.
Nikita Tyukalo, 6-6 2023 SG, Eastside Catholic
If we are talking just about pure shooters, Tyukalo was one of the best in the gym all weekend. He does a good job moving without the ball to find open spots in the defense (flares and cuts hard), and doesn’t need much space or time to get his shot off, and his range extends well beyond the college three. He’ll need to improve attacking closeouts (shaky ball handler) and scoring at the other levels.
Joey Kennedy, 6-7 2023 F, University
Kennedy plays like a smaller version of Kevin Love. He’s got a big body, great hands and footwork, can step out and hit jump shots, but what really stands out is his passing and IQ. He picked apart San Marcos with his outlet passing and his passing out of the post. Not sure what level he is, but he’s a college basketball player for sure.
Cole Boake, 6-3 2024 G, University
One of the most unlikely standouts of the entire field was Boake, who passes no eye tests but has his fingerprints on every win. Boake plays with great pace, gets into the paint by changing speeds and does a great job using two-foot jump stops to finish or pass on balance. Boake is a solid shooter off the catch and hits midrange shots coming downhill off of ball screens.
Andrej Stojakovic, 6-7 2023 F, Jesuit
A prime-time matchup against Mikey Williams didn’t materialize on Friday night, but Stojakovic took advantage of the stage to showcase why he’s one of the nation’s fastest rising prospects. The son of NBA great Pedrag Stojakovic scored it every way imaginable from each level and also showed off some nifty passing and playmaking off the bounce.