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CoBL College Exposure Camp Standouts (Oct. 9)

10/09/2016, 11:00pm EDT
By CoBL Staff

CoBL Staff (@hooplove215)
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The final CoBL College Exposure Camp took place on Sunday, with nearly 100 juniors and seniors from Pa., Md., N.J. and Del. taking to the courts at University of the Sciences for a day of instruction and competition in front of dozens of college coaches.

Here are the CoBL staff’s picks for camp standouts:

Danny Browne (2017/Bishop Shanahan, Pa.)
Browne lit it up all day and seemed to get better as the camp progressed. He had games of 11, 16 and 21 points and showed the ability to score in a multitude of ways. At 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds, Browne shot it well from the 3-point line, finished strong in traffic and never took a bad shot. He showed a great feeling for the game and came up big in late moments. The majority of his 21 points of his final game came in the second half - both inside and out. Browne worked mostly outside-in, using the threat of his 3-point shot to force defenders to close hard and attacking the rim aggressively.


Souderton's Matt Cartwright (above) hit shots and played solid defense all day long. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

Matt Cartwright (2017/Souderton, Pa.)
One of the most consistent performers at the camp, Cartwright wasn’t a dominant scorer or defender, but was thoroughly productive on both ends of the court in all three games. The 6-0, 170-pound guard did a good job of playing within himself, not forcing the issue and taking what came to him without being overly passive. A committed defender, Cartwright got several steals by poking the ball loose while also intercepting passing lanes, and did a good job of feeding teammates on the break. When he was open, Cartwright knocked down several 3-pointers, with a smooth shot and release.

Damir Fleming (2017/Ridley, Pa.)
The speedy, 5-foot-9 senior guard started out with a bang in his first game of the day, scoring a game-high 21 points and leading his team to a convincing win. Fleming’s scoring dipped - understandably - in his final two games, but he continued to be a significant factor on both ends of the floor. Serving as his team’s primary ball handler for much of the day, Fleming had no problem driving through multiple defenders and creating easy buckets for his teammates. Although his success from behind the 3-point line varied from game to game, his toughness and basketball I.Q. never wavered.

Quamere Garrick (2017/Roman Catholic, Pa.)
Because of the talent on Roman’s roster the last few years, Garrick has totally flown under-the-radar as a college prospect, but he made a statement with a strong showing today. The 5-11, 165-pound guard was tenacious on the offensive end, attacking the bucket off the dribble at will, doing a great job of swinging the ball around as soon as the defense collapsed, if he hadn’t blown by his man for a layup. Most impressive was his vocal leadership on the court, especially on the defensive end, where his communication helped lead to a few steals and easy buckets the other way.

David Giuliani (2017/North Penn, Pa.)
One of the more polished post players at the camp, Giuliani showed off some nifty moves on the block and finished with both hands through contact. The 6-5, 205-pound senior is about as tough as they come on the glass, seemingly grabbing every ball that pops off the rim in his general vicinity. He showed flashes off a solid three-point jumper at times, but opted to patrol the paint for the majority of his production. Giuliana has terrific hands and excels in screen-and-roll situations. His spot-up jumper is solid from 15 to 18 feet, but he would be an even more effective shooter from his position if he could showcase his pick-and-pop game on a more consistent basis.


Brennan Jackson (above) displayed deft mobility despite his impressive size. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

Brennan Jackson (2017/Central Dauphin East, Pa.)
Possessing the biggest body at the camp (6-9, 250), Jackson did a lot more than just bully his way around the rim. Displaying a soft touch with the ball in his hands, Jackson stepped out and knocked down 3-pointers in each game he played, and he could put the ball on the floor in the open court; perhaps his best move was a Euro-step for a finger roll on the break, a nimble move for a man of his size. Though he’s still got to work on his mobility and activity on the defensive end of the floor, he’s got hands that vacuum in every rebound that comes in his area.

Jailen Jamison (2018/Phelps School, Pa.)
A lightning-quick guard, Jamison brought a ton of energy to the floor with his open-court abilities. When he got a step on a defender, there wasn't anybody in the camp who could catch up to him, and Jamison used his blow-by abilities in the half-court to go collapse defenses and find teammates, especially utilizing the baseline drive to kick out and run the offense. He also wasn't afraid to get up in his man for 94 feet, with quick hands and good footwork that made it tough for anybody to get around him.

Rashon Johnson (2017/Simon Gratz, Pa.)
Johnson used his superior length to rack up a ton of steals and tipped passes on the day, often turning those defensive opportunities into offensive scores. While his three-point jumper was a tad inconsistent, he showed off a solid mid-range jumper to go with a terrific driving ability. Fear of failure is certainly not in his repertoire. In one of Johnson’s games, he drove the lane and - despite encountering a much taller defender - rose up for a poster dunk. Although he ultimately missed the attempt off the rim, his aggressiveness set the tone for his team all afternoon long. You can’t put a price on energy or competitiveness, and Johnson surely displays both at a high level.


Maple Shade's Hafeez Melvin (above) showed off his impressive athleticism and finishing abilities. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

Hafeez Melvin (2017/Maple Shade, N.J.)
Perhaps the best individual athlete at the camp, Melvin showed his ups early in drills with several throwdowns with his left (dominant) hand, getting his head above the rim on a few occasions. He didn’t get to quite catch a poster in game action, but he still showed off his finishing skills with some tough drives that ended in twisting, spinning buckets or with the 6-0, 165-pound guard at the foul line. That raw athleticism also makes him an effective perimeter and transition defender, though he’s prone to gambling in passing lanes with hopes of a slam dunk on the other end.

Joseph O’Brien (2017/Abington, Pa.)
The rugged 6-foot-8 power forward wasted no time working in the post. O’Brien had his way with defenders on the low post throughout the day. He showed a soft touch around the basket but a strong base to move defenders out of his way. The Abington power forward also showed some versatility, slipping, rolling or popping depending on the situation. He was strong on defense with a few well-timed blocks and cleared space underneath to haul in rebounds. As dominant as O’Brien looked at times, he also looked complacent towards the end of the camp (though fatigue may have played a factor in his third game of the day). O’Brien did muster up enough energy to emphatically posterize 6-foot-9 Fred Taylor with a ferocious one-handed and-1 dunk in his final game.

Jesse Saul (2017/Bishop Eustace, N.J.)
At 6-foot-3, Saul was arguably the most athletic player in the building. His propensity to rise up for unlikely dunks was on full display in all three of his games, as he tried to dunk just about every open shot opportunity near the rim. What might have been even more impressive than his sneaky bounce, though, was his ability to break down the defense. Whether it was off the bounce or out of a jab series, Saul tormented his one-on-one matchups all day long. His long-range jumper was off and on, but the overall form and high release point bode well for improvement. As his reputation for attacking the rim continues to catch wind, he’ll be getting more and more open jumpers. If he’s able to capitalize on those perimeter opportunities, he could see a significant rise in his recruitment.

Fred Taylor (2017/Archbishop Ryan, Pa.)
Before a tweaked ankle cut his day short early in his third game, Taylor had an impressive all-around showing throughout drills and games. The 6-9, 180-pound forward has been coming into his own of late as a floor-running rim protector who’s active on the defensive end and around the glass, and he emphasized that with quite a few blocks and several slam dunks, including a big-time put back in the first game of the day. He also displayed his above-average court vision by hitting a cutting guard with a difficult pass on several occasions to lead to an easy layup.

Damian Washington (2017/Upper Moreland, Pa.)
At 6-foot-5 and possessing a long wingspan, Washington is a very intriguing prospect. A highly athletic, slashing swingman, Washington looked like he could play multiple positions on Sunday. Washington showed the ability to shoot from outside and when he got his jumper going, he used the threat of the 3-point shot to get into the teeth of the defense where he finished with either hand. The Upper Moreland product used his athleticism on the defensive side of the ball where consistently stuck with his man, grabbed defensive rebounds and ignited fast breaks on the other end. Washington was steady throughout the day and stayed within his game.

Tommy Wolfe (2017/Malvern Prep, Pa.)
Wolfe had a great showing at camp on Sunday. He showed off his instincts and athleticism through all three games, though his scoring prowess truly shined in the first (10 points) and last (20 points) games of the day. The 6-foot, 165 pound guard was decisive, able to finish in traffic and stroked it from deep. Wolfe showed his versatility with a chasedown block and the ability to handle both guard positions. He’s equally adept playing off the ball as being the primary ball-handler in pick-and-roll situations.

Honorable Mention: Joe Adams III (2018/North Caroline, Md.), Xavier Alston (2017/Moorestown, N.J.), Malik Archer (2017/Math, Civics & Sciences), Mike Bealer (2017/Souderton, Pa.), Deins Bergis (2017/Christopher Dock), Kevin Dodds (2018/Bishop Shanahan), Jaeden Dungee (2017/Poly Tech, Del.), John Evans (2017/Camden, N.J.), Lewis Ford (2017/Science Leadership Ac.), Justin Gans (2017/Bonner-Prendergast), Justin Henry (2017/Central Dauphin East, Pa.), James Hines (2017/Lindenwold, N.J.), Dillon Larkin (2017/Wyomissing, Pa.), Austin Loughlin (2018/Garnet Valley), Max Malavsky (2018/George School), Dean Noll (2018/Shawnee), Ky’Ree Perkins (2017/Appoquinimink), Latrell Reid (2018/Trenton Catholic, N.J.), Alex Salata III (2018/Pottsgrove), Brandon Starr (2017/Garnet Valley), Shane Stone (2018/Upper Moreland), Tre’ Sutton (2017/Middletown, Del.), Keenan Wise (2017/Paul VI, N.J.)


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