PrepHoopsTN Combine Evaluations: Part II
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The annual @PrepHoopsTN Summer Combine featured nearly 50 aspiring college prospects. For the rest of the summer we will be featuring the campers with evaluations and measurements from the day.
Cason Gray
Cason
Gray
6'1" | SF
Ooltewah | 2024
TN
| G | Ooltewah | Tennessee Magic
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How did he measure against the competition?
- Class of 2024
- 6’1″
- Wingspan — 6’2″
- Hand Span — 8.5″
- Hand Length — 8.0″
- 3/4 Court Sprint — 4.2, 4.0
- Lane Agility — 13.00, 12,04
- Shuttle Run — 3.7, 3.4
- Camp Ranking — #38
- State Ranking – #141
NBA Stylistic Comparison: 2022 Hornets Cody Martin
Start with what Cason Gray Cason Gray 6'1" | SF Ooltewah | 2024 TN cannot do. He cannot servicably guard the perimeter, as evidenced by a few defensive possessions at the combine. He was certainly capable of defending 4-5, but those wings sped past him without much of a challenge.
Gray’s lower body is very strong and he rebounds well jumping off of two feet. His power is helpful, both leaping and defending.
Cason can hit shots. Good lower body balance and consistency.
Matthew Bilbrey Matthew Bilbrey 6'0" | PG Stone Memorial | 2023 State TN | 5’11” G | Stone Memorial
How did he measure against the competition?
- PrepHoopsTN Combine All-Star
- Class of 2023
- 5’11″
- Wingspan — 6’1″
- Standing Reach — 7’5.75″
- Hand Span — 8.25″
- Hand Length — 7.00″
- 3/4 Court Sprint — 3.8, 3.9
- Lane Agility — 10.64, 10.28
- Shuttle Run — 3.2, 3.3
- Camp Ranking — #22
- State Ranking – #106
NBA Stylistic Comparison: 2021 Pistons Cory Joseph
College Projection: Division III
Matthew Bilbrey Matthew Bilbrey 6'0" | PG Stone Memorial | 2023 State TN displayed the best mid-range touch of any camper. After thrusting Stone Memorial High to the State Tournament, Bilbrey had little left to prove. His presence was a welcome addition to the PrepHoopsTN Combine.
Bilbrey’s shuttle time tied for the second fastest in the entire camp. Jasen Brooks Jasen Brooks 6'1" | PG Cleveland | 2023 State TN , Judah Sault Judah Sault 6'5" | SF Cleveland | 2023 State TN , and Bilbrey all clocked at 3.2. Sliding laterally turns into sprinting back-and-forth from lane’s side to the other in this very translatable drill.
Bilbrey is an unassuming player, that does not take your breath away as much as produce, produce, produce. Bilbrey’s mid-range skill is distinct for large school high schools statewide.
Matthew’s shooting and cozy handle make him a dynamic high school player, but he will certainly be an undersized guard afterwards.
Bilbrey will play at the next level. Which colleges will venture an offer?
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