The second day is in the books as we at texasboysbasketball.com arrived at the John Paul Jones arena in Charlottesville, Virginia to evaluate the Texas players at the NBPA Top 100 Camp. Players that impressed Wednesday took their game to another level and a couple of players stepped up their game. showed improvement as well.
Maxey, Davis Form Monster Backcourt
It was hard to find any fault in 2018 Kendric Davis and 2019 Tyrese Maxey play today. When they shared the court, the tempo of the game increases and points came in abundance. Both played off each other and found each other for open looks in transition and the halfcourt as they looked to have been playing with each other for years. Davis plays with a toughness and grit on both ends and makes smart decisions from 15 ft out and Maxey scores in a variety of ways and made plays in tight spaces. Thursday Backcourt Grade: A-
Kaden Archie, 2018 SG: Archie continued to impress the staff as he showcased his two-way style of play and put himself in position to make a play. Archie’s stats won’t wow you at 6 ppg but his ability to make the smart basketball play, guard the best perimeter player and hit the open jumper has been influential to his team’s success.Thursday Grade: B
Quentin Grimes, 2018 G: We thought jet lag could effect Grimes play today as he was coming back from Italy, but he came out of the gate aggressive and was becoming a leader for his team. He showed 30% in his second game but he got good looks and was getting his teammates involved. Grimes in his second game had 9 points and 3 reb.Thursday Grade: B
Will Baker, 2019 C: Although he didn’t make our day 1 report, Baker had a solid showing and followed with another solid showing today. Baker averaged 6 points and 4 rebounds on Thursday and showed range from the three point line and also some grit to his game as well. We haven’t seen the best of Will Baker and in two years, we will be excited to see what he becomes.Thursday Grade: B-
Jahmar Young, 2018 PF: Young continued to play with a lot of energy and effort but he also is starting to play smarter. He saw himself at the foul line, as he shot 7 free throws in the second game and Young continues to come along and showing why we have him as a top 15 player in the state. Thursday Grade: B-
Grant Sherfield, 2019 PG: Sherfield struggled offensively on the first day but played with more aggression and was taking matters into his own hands. He rebounded well and he was getting into his spots. The first game on Thursday he didn’t shoot it well but although his shot was off, he made the defense react, then found the open man. Grant averaged 9 points 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Thursday Grade: B-
Miller Kopp, 2018 SG/SF: Kopp also struggled on Wednesday as the open shots weren’t going in but the second day, those shots that rimmed out, went in. Kopp can shoot it and that is known and he did a good job getting to the open spots while trying to space the floor for his team.Thursday Grade: C
Jaedon LeDee, 2018 F: LeDee couldn’t get in much of a rhythm in his first game on Thursday but made more plays in his second game as LeDee showcased his versatile style of play and had 14 points and 7 reb. On the day, LeDee averaged 8pts and 5 rebs a game and it seems that LeDee is starting to settle in and the staff expects a big day on Friday. Thursday Grade: C
Antoine Davis, 2018 PG: In Davis’s first four games, he has shown what he is known for and that is shoot the ball. Davis made the defense pay when he was left wide open and gained trust from his teammates as he started receiving and making shots when he had space. Davis didn’t do anything to hurt or boost his stock but has confirm the type of player he is. Davis in the first two days has averaged 9 ppg and has shot a solid 42% from three. Thursday Grade: C