Pangos All-South: In Depth Evals

The Pangos All-South Frosh/Soph Camp brought plenty of young talent to Duncanville this past weekend. Hosted by Dinos Trigonis, the camp has a history of getting eval eyes on players early.

Jordan Walsh, Keyonte George, Anthony Black, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Maxey and Charles Bassey are among the NBA players who have come through the All-South version. This year’s group had its share of players to track, too.

Here are eight prospects who impressed me in part one of my camp coverage.

Kase Burley, 6’7 PF - 2030 - Kauffman High School
A skinny, athletic forward who made above-the-rim plays in transition. Burley was active on the glass and rebounded out of his area. He moved his feet well and showed the mobility to become a versatile defender, while also making his presence felt as a rim protector. He flashed some shooting touch, making a corner three here and there. The frame is still developing, and he can get bumped off his spot, but there’s a lot to like with his activity and upside. As he gets older and stronger, Burley has a chance to be a two-way impact guy.

K.J. Gabriel, 6’7 Wing - 2029 - Mansfield Legacy
A developing wing who has shown improvement with his motor and willingness to play through contact. Gabriel was active on the glass and finished around the basket and from short range. He also showed the ability to put the ball on the floor in one-on-one situations and create his own jumper. K.J. has high upside and strong basketball bloodlines. The next step is bringing that motor consistently. If he does, he has a chance to be a high-major player when it’s all said and done.

Justin Reed Jr., 6’3 SG - 2029 - Plano West
Speaking of basketball bloodlines, Reed’s father played at Ole Miss and was a second-round draft pick by the Celtics. Justin is a strongly-built two guard who can drive either way, embrace contact and finish around the basket. I liked his aggression and the rim pressure he provided. He loves getting into the paint and making the defense shift, where he can make the decision to pass or finish through length. He also has a solid pull-up midi. As Reed develops a consistent 3--point jumper so defenders can’t go under screens as often, he'll become a quality Division I prospect.

Vijay Keshaav, 6’2 CG - 2029 - Frisco Memorial
A skilled combo guard who can stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting and operate effectively on or off the ball. Keshaav isn’t someone who blows by defenders, but he has craft with his handle and creates enough separation to get his shot off. He’s really good as a second-side scorer, where he can attack closeouts off reversals or step into a catch-and-shoot three. Vijay just knows how to play. His handle is tight enough to be a lead guard, while his shooting and feel make him just as effective playing off the ball.

Brooks Richmond, 6’5 SF - 2029 - Waxahachie High School
Richmond gives me some Terrance Ferguson resemblance. A gangly, athletic wing who made impressive plays above the rim, including poster dunks. He’s dangerous in transition and gets off the ground quickly as a weak-side shot blocker. The jumper can flatline, and he’ll miss short at times, but there’s something to work with there. He made a couple of threes at camp. As he continues to polish his handle and jumper, Richmond's athleticism gives him a chance to be an impactful high school player and a Division I prospect with high-major upside.

Trey Hunt 2031
Photo: Ronnie Flores

Trey Hunt, 5’7 PG - 2031 - Homeschool
The best pure point guard at camp, which is impressive when you’re talking about an eighth grader. Hunt made direct, on-point passes off a live dribble with either hand and consistently looked to make the right basketball play. He could get to his spots in isolation or off ball screens, then find teammates for easy layups, open shots or a dunk. If his jumper was there, he took it, but he didn’t force it. The game looked like it has already slowed down for him, even with the level of talent on the court. Despite his height, Trey made his team better with his passing, shot selection, leadership and command of the ball.

Jon Anderson, 6’5 SF - 2029 - Plano West
Anderson is a southpaw wing with a strong basketball body. He made plays above the rim with putback dunks and direct drives to the basket. Jon has a toughness about him, and his strength and lateral mobility allow him to guard multiple positions. The jumper is inconsistent right now, but the mechanics are there, and I think he’ll become a better shooter over time. His size, strength and athleticism make him an interesting prospect, especially with his upside as a ball handler and shooter. If he continues to impact the glass and defensive end while polishing his offensive game, he has a chance to be a Division I player with options.

Damion Haley, 6’9 C - 2030 - Mount Pleasant
Haley is young enough that he could be in the 2031 class. He’s a burly, built center who still has some baby fat, but he showed flashes of becoming a dependable presence down low. I liked his motor and thought he played hard. Defensively, he used his size to wall up and make it difficult for guys to score inside, even when he wasn’t blocking shots. He also showed good hands and nice touch around the basket. Haley is a developing center who isn’t going to wow you right now, but this is a big-time upside play. You can’t teach his size and natural frame. As he works on his body, improves his footwork and continues to buy into basketball, he has a chance to make a name for himself beyond the state level.

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