The 2024 CP3 and Jason Tatum Nike Camps occurred early this yr, combining forces and working collectively at Coronado Excessive College in Las Vegas on Monday and Tuesday, July 1st and 2nd. Available have been roughly 30 high tier highschool and 30 faculty guard and wing prospects, break up between the 2 camps, working by means of drills after which scrimmaging with the professionals (Paolo Banchero,, Isaiah Thomas (UW), and Chris Paul amongst others) Jason Tatum was there however didn’t compete within the scrimmages, seemingly resulting from some a lot wanted relaxation after turning into an NBA Champion and a protracted season. A small handful of round 25-30 NBA scouts have been available to see the occasion. Photograph is Tyrese Proctor defending CP3. Thomas had the fitness center buzzing at one level on day one as he was scoring at will and placing defenders into purgatory. He can clearly play at a really excessive degree in spurts. On to the report, right here have been just a few of the standouts:
CP3 Faculty Prospects
Jaland Lowe 6’3 Pittsburgh So.
Lowe stood out among the many faculty group of gamers from the CP3. With a stable wingspan, he’s obtained superb measurement and pace and in addition makes very fast selections with when to go and when to shoot. He confirmed off his nice imaginative and prescient and in addition actually competed, going toe to toe with CP3 at one level and drawing some reward (from CP3) for his hustle. Lowe can get stronger and more durable, however there’s rather a lot to love about his ability set and potential, taking up the Pitt backcourt with former teammate Bub Carrington being drafted 14th total. Lowe can find yourself doing one thing very related subsequent season. He’s on monitor to be a primary spherical choose subsequent yr and has an opportunity to be a lottery choose, relying on how his season seems and the way the category develops.
Tyrese Proctor 6’5 Duke Jr.
There’s excellent news and dangerous information with Proctor. The excellent news is that he’s clearly put in a ton of labor on his physique and appears like a unique participant with broad shoulders and a extremely sturdy physique. The dangerous information is, he didn’t appear fascinated about competing and regarded like the identical previous Proctor, not giving full focus or effort for a lot of the time. It’s clear that he’s only a beneath common athlete, so maybe the expectations have been at all times elevated and he’s extra of a second spherical, fringe NBA expertise. He’s not an incredible PnR playmaker for others and shoots it at an okay fee, however doesn’t actually have what you’d think about a standout ability. He’s an enormous combo guard and there’s at all times an opportunity he has a breakout season at Duke, however he’s working out of time.
Dior Johnson 6’2 UCF So.
The 20 yr previous level guard drew some curiosity for his efforts from scouts. He has a effectively documented checkered previous and must go above and past to impress with a purpose to be a draft choose as there’s a number of concern from scouts, resulting from all of his off courtroom points. With all that being stated, Johnson was one of many extra spectacular athletes and playmakers in camp. He’ll want to make use of the chance to it’s fullest to re-establish himself underneath Johnny Dawkins at Central Florida.
[Player RJ Davis] 6’0 North Carolina Sr.
Davis did RJ Davis issues, competing arduous and scoring effectively within the mid vary. He’s a aggressive guard who is aware of learn how to get downhill and rating and may go effectively sufficient to doubtlessly earn some minutes on the subsequent degree. He has an uphill battle with a slight body and lack of top, however he’s extraordinarily powerful and a really skilled guard with scoring skill.
Elliot Cadaeu 6’1 North Carolina So.
Cadaeu nonetheless struggles to shoot with a lot consistency. He’s sufficiently small the place it’s nearly crucial that he be a Patty Mills sort that may overcome the dearth of measurement with a lethal exterior shot. On the intense aspect, Cadeau has a number of time left in faculty to earn NIL cash and enhance his capturing for the following degree. However NBA scouts got here away with extra questions than solutions after this occasion and a considerably disappointing freshman season.
Dink Pate 6’8 OTE 2006
Pate is draft eligible and arrived on the occasion, stretched after which pulled out of the camp. No official phrase on why he didn’t take part. He’s effectively appreciated for his upside, and regarded a possible mid first spherical choose for the 2025 draft. He’s obtained measurement and a few ability potential, however nonetheless wants to realize expertise competing towards greater degree opponents. As reported final week by ESPN, the Dallas native will play for Capitanes de Ciudad de México of the NBA G League subsequent season.
Kanaan Carlyle 6’4 Indiana So
The Indiana switch will try to construct on his freshman yr and present that he can maintain the standout early play as a FR for the Hoosiers. He’s obtained a stable jumper and good size, however has not added a lot power and nonetheless struggles in choose and roll conditions. At CP3 he did little to separate himself and didn’t appear to be pushing too arduous. His capturing was simply common and didn’t produce any actual highlights to talk of.
Tony Perkins 6’4 Missouri Sr.
Perkins is a fifth yr man who’s way more of a two than a one. He has fairly good size to make up for his 6’4 body. He’s a “easy’ athlete and confirmed the power to complete on the rim and had quite a few dunks on put backs. Whereas in all probability a protracted shot to be drafted, resulting from his age, he had a constructive exhibiting and doubtlessly opened some eyes relating to his probabilities to be thought of for a late choose.
Trent Perry 6’4 UCLA Fr.
Perry provides effort and has fairly good measurement for an NBA 2. He had just a few good performs all through the camp, however nothing that was standout. He seems to be a man that can be in faculty 3-4 years, and with a rugged body and excessive motor, he ought to adapt effectively to Mick Cronin’s defensive type. He seems to be accurately rated within the class, within the 30-35 vary.
Sion James 6’6 Duke Sr.
The Duke switch from Tulane is an absolute specimen. His body seems like he ought to be taking part in center linebacker as a substitute of on the wing at Duke. Completely ripped with muscle tissues coming out of his ears, he’s a excessive vitality man who confirmed some flashes along with his physicality and skill to tug up for pictures. Maybe a protracted shot for the NBA resulting from his age, however an enormous season at Duke might assist his trigger. There can be a number of mouths to be fed at Duke this season with the quantity of expertise coming in, so being a contributor isn’t a given, however he figures to get an actual likelihood.
CP3 Excessive College Prospects
Trey McKinney 6’4 Flint, MI
Like James, McKinney is one other absolute Goliath taking part in guard. If issues don’t work out for him as a NBA or as an expert guard after faculty, there may be at all times the gridiron, as he might develop a completely particular body for a decent finish. However McKinney is tremendous expert as a guard with each capturing and passing skill. The large measurement slows him down some as he’s seemingly pushing 230-240 lbs. He’s pretty nimble and fast on his toes contemplating his burly measurement, however as the degrees of expertise go up, elevated pace with be crucial for his success.
Isaiah Dennis 6’5 Davidson, NC
Dennis stood out as some of the athletic guards among the many highschool group. He’s nonetheless obtained to refine his ability set and add extra consistency to his shot, and develop into a greater playmaker. However within the restricted time scouts needed to view the highschool gamers whereas targeted extra on the school group, Dennis made some good performs and a stable impression.
Jason Crowe 6’5 Lynwood, CA
Crowe appears to at all times be a participant that scouts come away impressed with. He’s not tremendous flashy, not a excessive flyer or significantly explosive man. However he has a really mature throughout recreation. He makes nice selections, reveals good imaginative and prescient and passing skill, and may actually hit pictures. He’s a lefty shooter with vary and has actually develop into automated, with a fast launch, and good skill to catch and shoot, or pull up. He was listed at 6’2, however seems extra within the neighborhood of 6’4 to six’5. Crowe is among the high ten 2025 prospects and stood out as one of many high 2-3 excessive schoolers among the many CP3 group.
Jasper Johnson 6’5 PG Hyperlink Academy
There are nonetheless some tough edges to iron out and loads of toughening up and maturing left in entrance of him. However Johnson seems vastly improved over the previous yr. He’s grown and stuffed out and may actually influence video games. The expertise is unmistakable, with shades of DeAaron Fox. He could be an elite degree guard. However he has to proceed to maintain constructing and keep targeted. The size, pace, capturing, playmaking. It’s very intriguing, with a great deal of potential. However he has to proceed working arduous and keep pushed to enhance to understand his expertise.
Maleek Thomas 6’3 OTE
Thomas has an unorthodox type to him. He has some combo ability and performs with excessive vitality and at instances could be a little uncontrolled. When he’s on his recreation is absolutely efficient, however he nonetheless should develop into extra composed and mature along with his resolution making. He’s very assertive and was asking a number of questions and making an attempt arduous to be taught. He’s a quick and fairly lengthy and athletic guard, however extra of a scorer than a playmaker for others. His exterior capturing reveals a number of promise. If he continues to progress, he’ll have an opportunity to be a one and accomplished first rounder in two years.