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Cam Reddish: A Star in The Making
After two effortless 30+ point performances at Slam Dunk to The Beach in Lewes, DE, I caught up with the 6’8 SF Cam Reddish. One of the top players in his class, and according to some, including me, THE top player in this year’s senior class. Not only is he one of the top players, his interviews show he is one of the top young men in the class of 2018 as well. In the first matchup for Reddish and his Westtown School teammates they faced an interesting Dillard (FL) squad. The Dillard HS Panthers roster consists of 4 Division 1 Football commits including senior Bryce Oliver who is committed to play Wide Receiver at The University of Kentucky. Reddish found himself matched up with Oliver almost every time down the floor, including once of note where Oliver began to clap at Cam which is daring thing to do given the abilities of the Duke commit. I asked Cam about this experience and whether it happens often now. He said very calmly “I’m used to it. It doesn’t bother me. I’m just gonna continue to just work and not get caught up in that stuff.” The level of maturity Cam shows when other players are clapping and amped up to defend him is remarkable for a young athlete, but necessary for someone of his talent level! This was the 4th consecutive year fans and media alike, got to see Cam Reddish play in Lewes and I asked him what his opinions were on the atmosphere and the event itself. “Honestly, this is one of the best atmosphere’s I have played in, in high school. The crowd is always into the game, fans everywhere.” The fans at Slam Dunk to the Beach love the Westtown School and their basketball team so I told Cam “This must feel almost like a home game for you guys. I was met by a smile and very simple, humble “yeah.” Next, I asked him what it is like to get to play with his younger brother Aaron, who is a freshman this year. He said, “it’s fun, I’m pushing him.” And just then his expression changed just a little bit has he broke into a laugh and showed us all he is still a kid just talking about his younger brother. Cam gets a kick out of messing with him just as any other older brother does. He went on to say “He is a phenomenal kid, and he is going to continue to push him.” ACC teams beware because Cam gave me a little emotion when asked about whether he keeps in contact with RJ [Barrett] a huge smile came to his face as he said “of course, I am probably going to go call him and talk to him right after this. We talk almost every single day and try to push one another. I love him, to death and I can’t wait to get to Duke to play together." For those of you who think Cam Reddish is exactly what he will be at Duke next year, think again. I asked him what Coach K and the staff have been telling him to work on. His response, a very simple “everything.” “All the small things.” After watching him these past few years, it is just the little things Cam needs to improve upon and he will be an instant-impact freshman for the Blue Devils next year
First 5 Out: 26. Garfield (WA) 27. Prolific Prep (CA) 28. Imhotep Charter (PA) 29. Cox Mill (NC) 30. Guyer (TX)
#4 Oak Hill Academy & #17 Huntington Prep both started off their seasons this weekend at the Hoops and Dreams Showcase. Both teams went 2-0 at the showcase, with Oak Hill defeating Northwood Temple (NC) 83-39 & Word of God (NC) 100-70. Huntington Prep also played these two teams defeating them 82-67 (Word of God) & 91-69 (Northwood Temple). #23 Greensboro Day also started off their season with a 73-31 win over Raleigh. Clemson commit John Newman (#33 SF 2018) had 15 PTS in the victory. #6 Prolific Prep also had two easy wins over Elite Prep & ASI Prep Academy.
Players to Watch:
- Nathan Mensah, C, 6'9", #14 C 2018 - TJ Moss, SG, 6'4", #24 SG 2018 - Jamie Lewis, PG, 6'4", #27 PG 2018 Top Games: - Nov 17 Hillcrest Prep - Nov 25 Memphis East - Dec 1-2 Marshall County Hoopfest - Dec 20-23 Chick Fil-a Classic - Jan 6 IMG Academy - Jan 12 Huntington Prep - Jan 13 St. Benedict's Prep Players to Watch:
- Keldon Johnson, SF, 6'7", #3 SF 2018 - David McCormack, C, 6'10", #4 C 2018 - Josh Nickelberry, SG, 6'5", #5 SG 2019 Top Games: - Dec. 1-2 Marshall County Hoopfest - Dec. 21-23 Chick Fil-A Classic - Dec. 27-30 Les Schwab Invitational - Jan. 11-13 Bass Pro Shops TOC - Jan. 15 Hoophall (Vs University School, FL) 2018:
1) Marvin Bagley (Sierra Canyon, CA) 2) Zion Williamson (Spartanburg Day, SC) 3) Cameron Reddish (Westtown, PA) 4) Bol Bol (Mater Dei, CA) 5) Romeo Langford (New Albany, IN) 6) Moses Brown (Archbishop Molloy, NY) 7) Nazreon Reid (Roselle Catholic, NJ) 8) Jordan Brown (Woodcreek, CA) 9) Simi Shittu (Vermont Academy, VT) 10) Jontay Porter (Father Tolton, MO) 2019: 1) RJ Barrett (Montverde Academy, FL) 2) Vernon Carey Jr. (University School, FL) 3) Charles Bassey (St. Anthony, TX) 4) Chol Marial (Cheshire Academy, CT) 5) James Wiseman (Ensworth School, TN) 6) Onyeka Okongwu (Chino Hills, CA) 7) DJ Jeffries (Olive Branch, MS) 8) LaMelo Ball (Chino Hills, CA) 9) Matthew Hurt (John Marshall, MN) 10) Trendon Watford (Mountain Brook, AL) 2020: 1) Isaiah Todd (John Marshall, VA) 2) Jalen Green (San Joaquin Memorial, CA) 3) Jalen Suggs (Minnehaha Academy, MN) 4) Kyree Walker (Hillcrest Prep, AZ) 5) Greg Brown (Vandegrift, TX) 6) RJ Hampton (Prestonwood Christian, TX) 7) Jabri Abdur-Rahim (Seton Hall Prep, NJ) 8) Jeremy Roach (Paul VI, VA) 9) Hunter Dickinson (DeMatha, MD) 10) Jason Harris (Desert Ridge, AZ) |
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November 2019
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