The 7th annual Pangos All-American Camp finished things off Sunday afternoon with a bang as the Top 25 Cream of the Crop game was loaded with talent. The best of the best matched up against each other for the last time. Here’s a sneak peak at some of the premiere players that participated and how they did in the finale.
Harrison Barnes: Finished with 26 points and eight rebounds to guide the Blue to a 121-118 victory over the White. Not surprisingly, he took home the camp’s Most Outstanding Player honors.
T.J. Terrell:Â Was lights out from long distance. Made six 3-pointers en route to a game-high 28 points in a losing effort for the White. He was a winner, regardless of the outcome.
Joe Jackson: No one could slow down the Blue’s point guard. Totaled 19 points to go along with four points and four rebounds. If not for Barnes, he would’ve walked away with all the hardware.
Will Barton: He was the glue that kept the White close throughout. Did a little bit of everything, most of it really well. Ended the game with 19 points, four rebounds and a pair of assists.
Gary Franklin: Heady Southern California point guard felt right at home. Went toe-to-toe with Jackson and held his own, finishing with 18 points and a game-high eight assists for the White.
 Trevor Releford: Flew underneath the radar for a majority of the camp but shined for the Blue. Had 13 points on 6-of-6 shooting from the field and added six assists and three rebounds.
Sean Ceglinsky, May 31st 2009 |
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Each time Doron Lamb has set foot on the court at the 7th annual Pangos All-American Camp in Long Beach, Ca., all eyes have been on him. It’s something that simply comes with the territory when you’re considered one of the nation’s top 25 players for the 2010 class. Oh, and bye the way, he’s done nothing to disappoint.
The 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va., has made just about everything he’s done appear effortless. Jumpers from the top of the key and the corners – no problem. Drives down the lane in traffic – no problem. A defender draped on his shoulder – no problem. Lamb has been scoring at will.
“This is one of the best events in country,” Lamb said. “I wanted to come out here, to California, last year and play in the Pangos All-American Camp, but didn’t. There was no way I was going to miss it again this year. This is what it’s all about, playing against the best, testing yourself against the best in the nation.”
Sean Ceglinsky, May 31st 2009 |
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If I had a quarter for every time somebody asked me, “Hey, who’s No. 46?”, during this weekend’s 7th annual Pangos All-American Camp in Long Beach, Ca., I’d be a rich man. For the record, No. 46 is Andre Dawkins, a 6-foot-4 guard who will be playing college ball at Duke after he finishes high school next year at Atlantic Shores Christian High in Chesapeake, Virgina.
Dawkins played well Friday, shined on Saturday, and with his play early Sunday, he’s done nothing to tarnish his reputation as one of the top shooting guards in the nation. He’s got good bounce off the floor, a good handle, and a really good jumper. Blue Devils coach Mike Kryzewski figures to be plenty happy once Dawkins arrives on the Durham campus.
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Before the start of the 7th annual Pangos All-American Camp in Long Beach, Ca., I had heard a ton about this kid Terrence Jones. And after seeing the 6-foot-9 senior-to-be from Jefferson High in Portland, Oregon, in action on over the past three days I can honestly say that the hype was warranted. In fact, he dominated Sunday’s morning session.Â
 Jones has a great inside-out game. His post game is far more advanced than most. His left-handed jumper extends out beyond the 3-point arc, moreover, he knocks down shots with regularity. He possesses all the tools NCAA Division I coaches look for in a prospect. This time next year, he figures to be one of the more sought-after recruits in the country.
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The guard play at the 7th annual Pangos All-American Camp in Long Beach, Ca., has been spectacular thus far. And never was that more evident than Saturday, during the evening session when Joe Jackson was doing whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted, to whoever he wanted. The 5-foot-11 senior-to-be from White Station High in Memphis, Tennessee, was unstoppable.
“I wanted to come out and see what California had to offer,” Jackson said. “Don’t get me wrong, there’s some guys who can play, that’s why this thing is called the Pangos All-American Camp. Everyone is good. This is what life is going to be like in the future, tough games against tough players. That’s why I’m here, to see if I can do my thing against the best in the west.”
Sean Ceglinsky, May 30th 2009 |
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P.J. Hairston is one of the nation’s top players among the 2011 class, perhaps the premiere underclassman in attendance here at the 7th annual Pangos All-American Camp in Long Beach, Ca. However, the 6-foot-5 wing from Dudley High in Greensboro, North Carolina, is far from satisfied. Far, far from satisfied.
All signs point to him wanting to be the best. And Hairston took a step in the right direction during Friday’s opening session and then followed it up with another stellar showing during Saturday’s afternoon session. Odds are that he continues to separate himself from the rest of the pack during play tonight.
“This is fun for me,” Hairston said. “This is a good test. With all the talent at this camp, you get to see what it’s going to be like at the next level. This camp gets you prepared for college ball. My goal is to work hard, improve my game and come back to California next year as one of the top 5 players in the country.”
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Rodney Purvis wasn’t expected to do much at the 7th annual Pangos All-American Camp in Long Beach, Ca. However, the freshman-to-be has done plenty. That’s right, Purvis will be a ninth-grader next year but that hasn’t prevented the 6-foot-3 youngster from Raleigh, North Carolina from proving that he can hang with his far more experienced peers.Â
Make no mistake, it certainly helps that he’s on the same team as Harrison Barnes, Cezar Guerrero, Jordan Salley, Anthony Brown and Godwin Okonji. Nevertheless, Purvis has provided a spark off the bench when given the opportunity. “I’m trying to sit back and learn,” he said. “There’s some good competition out here and I’m just trying to fit in.”Â
And he is. He’s fitting in just fine.
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The afternoon session at Saturday’s 7th annual Pangos All-American Camp in Long Beach, Ca., has gotten off to a great start, due in large part to the great individual effort put forth by Wake Forest-bound J.T. Terrell. The 6-foot-3 guard from Cummings High in Burlington, North Carolina, has shown his full repetoire of moves while keeping the crowd entertained throughout.Â
No one has been able to contain his quick crossover move. Stopping him from getting to the rim has looked next to impossible at times. His jumper, often times from well beyond the 3-point arc, is on point. And his hair, a high top fade, is on point too. “I was trying to something different with this cut,” Terrell said after his first game.
“Coming to this camp, I wanted to see how I rated against the best of the best in the country,” he added. “I was a little nervous yesterday, but was relaxed today. I think I played well but I also know I can play better. I’m out here to prove that I’m one of the top players around. That’s my goal. ”
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If Will Barton’s play during the opening night of the 7th annual Pangos All-American Camp is any indication of what’s in store for the future, opponents had better watch out because the 6-foot-6 guard from Lake Clifton High in Baltimore, Maryland, is for real.
Saturday’s afternoon session from Long Beach, Ca., starts in a couple of hours, and it will be interesting to see if Barton can duplicate the dazzling all-around effort this time around. My guess is, yes, especially after watching the way he toyed with defenders yesterday.
This senior-to-be has the ability to take people off the dribble, get into the paint and finish strong, with either hand, I might add. Furthermore, Barton has shown the penchant for hitting open jumpers from out on the perimeter when given the opportunity.
Powerhouse programs such as Georgetown, Kansas, Kentucky and Memphis have offered him a scholarship. And there figures to be plenty of other interested scouts in attendance today and Sunday, each, no doubt, hoping to catch a glimpse of Barton at his best.
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Heads turned and the chatter in the stands quited once Harrison Barnes finally stepped out on the court during Friday’s evening session of the 7th annual Pangos All-American Camp in Long Beach, Ca. The added attention was warranted, too. We are, after all, talking about an individual that most scouts consider to be the top player among the 2010 class.
None of that mattered to Luke Cothron.
The 6-foot-8 senior-to-be from Flora Macdonald Academy in Red Springs, North Carolina, matched up against Barnes for a majority of the night, and in my humble opinion, held his own. In fact, there were times when he outshined his counterpart. Cothron is being recruited by UConn and Kansas, and after seeing him play Friday, it’s easy to understand why.
Sean Ceglinsky, May 30th 2009 |
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