CP3 Camp: Guard Play The Chris Paul Way

Terry Drake October 3, 2022 @ 10:36 AM

I would be remiss to talk about the CP3 camp without showing a dedicated look into the guard play that was at the camp. Here are some guards that stood out at the camp… Noah Kaufmann (5’10/SG/2027) School: Ezell Harding Instagram:…

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I would be remiss to talk about the CP3 camp without showing a dedicated look into the guard play that was at the camp. Here are some guards that stood out at the camp…

Noah Kaufmann (5’10/SG/2027)

School: Ezell Harding

Instagram: Noah_kaufmann27

Twitter: N/A

Noah had his toolbox on display throughout the weekend at camp. He is a nice catch-and-shoot player that was raining treys; he created for his teammates off the bounce and showed his vision and passing accuracy. He attacked off the bounce, constantly putting pressure on those that chose to try to contain him. He is a heady player that showed his IQ and played with a lot of poise. He functions as a triple-threat player that can contribute as a shooter, passer, and driver. As he prepares for his final season in the 8th grade, he has to continue working on his strength, speed, and mobility on D as he sets his sights on the high school level.

Noah had his toolbox on display throughout the weekend at camp.
Terry J. Drake

Braxton Keathley (6’0/SG/2027)

School: Mullins/Pike Central

Instagram: BraxtonKeathley

Twitter: N/A

I have put ink on Braxton before, and it was great seeing him at CP3. Throughout the years, I have seen the hunger and desire in Braxton and to be his best is what fuels his continued development. He is determined to be a player who, when it is all said and done, gave the game everything that he had and took advantage of everything it has to offer. He’s a nice catch-and-shoot player and can also create offense for himself and score off the dribble. He had the full bag open as he was showing off the hesi dribble, spin moves, floaters, and runners; basically, he was serving up a full course meal, as Kendrick Perkins would say. He still has to show more commitment on the defensive end of the floor, but one thing is for sure, the next time I see BK, I am sure growth will be evident.

He’s a nice catch-and-shoot player and can also create offense for himself and score off the dribble.
Terry J. Drake

Samartine’ Hill (5’6/CG/2027)

School: South Eastern Middle

Instagram: Theofficials13

Twitter: N/A

I thoroughly enjoyed sitting and watching Samartine’ play. He’s agile, lightning quick, and has the ability to penetrate into the lane, using his great burst and strong ball-handling skills. He easily switches between the lead guard and off guard spot and has excellent tools at each spot. He is a playmaker/facilitator that is wired to score the rock while, at the same time, has the mental capacity to be a coach on the floor. Sometimes players make it look easy when they have outgrown the level where they are, and it was truly evident that Samartine’ was one of the top 2027 players at the camp. When it comes to Samartine’ it’d be wise to give him the ball and let him dictate every offensive possession because great things happen when the ball is in his hands. As much as he brings to the offensive end of the floor, he worked just as hard on the defensive end, which put another check by his name as to why he was one of the best in the entire camp. The pressing question surrounding his game right now is how much he will grow as he is currently 5’6.

He’s agile, lightning quick, and has the ability to penetrate into the lane, using his great burst and strong ball-handling skills.
Terry J. Drake

Ethan Allen (6’0/CG/2027)

School: Union Grove Middle

Instagram: 3.j_allen_2027

Twitter: N/A

Ethan had it going early and never took his foot off the pedal. He was one of the most explosive guards at the camp. He showed his speed and explosiveness and was terrific in transition. He made his presence felt as he tried to dominate on each possession. His straight-line speed and creative finishes made him very difficult to contain on the perimeter, and the defender’s attempts to keep him out of the paint often failed. He is a very good pick and roll ball-handler and makes good decisions coming off screens. He has timing with instincts that elevates his play and feel for the game. I liked his middle game as way too many players over-penetrated this weekend when the mid-range was there. He can play where he guards, so he is an asset on both ends of the floor.

Ethan had it going early and never took his foot off the pedal.
Terry J. Drake

Xavier Beavers (5’4/CG/2029)

School: Clay-Chalkville Middle School

Instagram: Zaythat_Bucket11

Twitter: @BeaversXavier11

I had an opportunity to speak to Xavier’s dad before camp, and he said he wanted to start getting his son out there to see how he stacks up against competition outside his local area. Well, that question was answered at the CP3 camp, as Xavier came in, and was very impressive. To be named to the Top 20 all-star game says a lot about how he stacks up against competition outside of Alabama. When looking at Xay’s game, he is quick, has scoring know-how, ingenious passing and processing speed. His court awareness was impressive to be a 2029 kid, and his playmaking skills improved others around him. He is a reliable and trustworthy ball-handler and can get it done off the bounce. I can venture to say that there will be more moments that I will be putting ink on him, so go ahead and lock in his name. As long as he stays in the lab, he is a guard that is on the right road.

His court awareness was impressive to be a 2029 kid, and his playmaking skills improved others around him.
Terry J. Drake

Pierce Strom (5’3/CG/2028)

School: Milton High School

Instagram: Piercestrom

Twitter: @Piercestrom

This is unofficial, but in the game I saw Pierce on Sunday, out of at least three attempts, and I know he took more; I did not see him miss from beyond the arc. Now that might not mean much to you; as you may say, they must have been c&s opportunities, but no, they were off the bounce with an added step back mixed in. He made some tough shots from beyond the arc, and I was thoroughly impressed with his ability to knock down step-back trey balls with a hand in his face. Pierce can stroke the rock baby, and he was one of the best at the camp, shooting it from deep. He plays in tight spaces, and his moves are compact and purposeful. He still has to get his handles stronger as well as get his body stronger. Improving his speed, quickness, and agility will also help catapult his game, but make no mistake about it, Pierce is lethal from beyond the arc.

Pierce can stroke the rock baby, and he was one of the best at the camp, shooting it from deep.
Terry J. Drake

Zaveon Porter (5’8/CG/2027)

School: Westover Middle School

Instagram: _sh0wtimezay_

Twitter: N/A

Zaveon spent a lot of time in the paint as he slashed his way through defenses the entire weekend. He is a quick guard that utilizes his quickness on both ends of the floor. Offensively his quick first step left defenders trying to play catch up. Defensively, his quickness and instincts kept him in the passing lanes racking up steals. He was difficult to keep out of the lane, and by the time he got there, it was often too late as he was so dynamic finishing at the cup. He has a brilliant floor game is a skilled scoring guard that is emerging, and if he continues on this trajectory, we could be speaking highly of his game at the high school level.

Defensively, his quickness and instincts kept him in the passing lanes racking up steals.
Terry J. Drake

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