Day 2 Player Spotlights
Grand Rapids, MI-Day 2 of Jr. NBA / Jr. WNBA Camp gave us another look into how players responded to competition and team roles. With more emphasis on consistency, communication, and game impact, the coaching staff evaluated players through every possession. These spotlights reflect individuals who stood out, not just by scoring, but by making reads, bringing energy, adjusting to challenges, and elevating the players around them.
Colton Vander Werf
Colton Vander Werf, a second-year participant and former Jr. NBA All-Star, reaffirmed his value as a floor-spacer with toughness. He consistently knocked down catch-and-shoot threes off clean foot prep and proper alignment, punishing defenders who played off. In transition, he filled lanes with pace and showed control finishing off one or two feet through contact. Defensively, he was physical at the point of contact, dug into help spots early, and generated deflections by timing his hands in passing lanes
Juelz Campbell
In his Jr. NBA debut, Juelz Campbell played with advanced tempo control. He didn’t over-dribble and rarely forced a read. Instead, he manipulated defenders with change-of-pace footwork and got deep paint touches to collapse the defense. From there, he consistently made the right decisions, drop-offs, kick-outs, or contact finishes. On the defensive end, he stayed low and stayed attached through switches..
Klayton Holman
Klayton Holman entered Day 2 playing with clear rhythm. Offensively, he was effective attacking closeouts and creating off the bounce, using a controlled pickup and stop-start hesitation to get separation. He made pull-ups off both dribbles and created clean looks in semi-transition. In space, he filled lanes and showed patience when defenders were recovering. On the defensive end, Holman chased over screens and stayed active with his hands.
William Hamlin
In his first Jr. NBA appearance, William Hamlin carved out value through intelligent off-ball play. He spaced consistently in corner and wing slots, adjusted his angles to stay in sightlines, and knocked down rhythm catch-and-shoot jumpers when rotated to. On the defensive side, Hamlin excelled in gap help, showing strong instincts for jumping passing lanes and extending plays with active tips. He didn’t need high usage to be impactful, his ability to move smartly and defend within team schemes made him a reliable piece in every lineup.
Ahmond Green
A three-time Jr. NBA participant and champion, Ahmond Green showed growth in his understanding of team roles. He ran the lane with timing, got to the dunker spot when needed, and finished off movement without over-dribbling. In the half-court, he read second cuts well and stayed available around the short corner. Defensively, he locked in on-ball, stayed down on shot fakes, and cleaned the glass through contact.
Trey Brown
Trey Brown made a visible leap in Day 2. After an early adjustment period, he settled into a confident rhythm, getting to deep paint spots off two-three dribbles and delivering interior reads out of traffic. His decision-making speed increased, and he operated with better pacing in live-ball actions. He showed comfort dragging defenders into help zones and making kick-out reads. Defensively, he talked through switches and hedges, picked up full court, and applied ball pressure.
Leah Suchy
Leah Suchy played with consistent aggression on both ends. Offensively, she attacked closeouts, got downhill, and drew contact with controlled body angles. She knocked down jumpers off the catch and didn’t force low-percentage looks. Defensively, she stayed active, communicated in space, and led with effort. What separated her was the leadership presence, engaging teammates vocally, encouraging through mistakes, and setting the tone through energy and accountability.
Shelby Snyder
Shelby Snyder’s two-day progression showed her adaptability. On Day 1, she played physical around the rim. On Day 2, she shifted to a ball handler role, using her size to absorb pressure and create downhill mismatches. She attacked gaps, delivered drive-and-kick reads off one or two bounces, and embraced the responsibility of initiating offense when her group was short-handed
David Williams
A Jr. NBA All-Star and champion, David Williams continued to show why he’s one of the more impactful players in the camp. He played through contact, contested rebounds with inside leverage, and finished in traffic with two-foot balance. When doubled or crowded in the paint, he made strong-side and weak-side reads without rushing. Defensively, he rotated early, walled up without fouling, and controlled the glass.
Jevel Green
In his Jr. NBA debut, Jevel Green impacted the game across multiple phases with raw athleticism and energy. His first jump off the floor was instant, allowing him to contest shots, secure offensive rebounds, and recover in space. He played downhill in transition, ran through contact, and stayed active defensively with quick hands. On-ball, he disrupted rhythm with aggressive lateral pressure; off-ball, he stayed keyed into help and weak-side responsibilities.
Kenslee Carlson
Kenslee Carlson returned to camp with a firm command of her role. She was vocal on both ends, calling coverages, initiating actions, and holding teammates accountable. Off the bounce, she played with a smooth rhythm, using controlled tempo to get two feet in the paint and deliver clean kick-outs off collapsed defenses. Her movement is more fluid this year, especially when taking contact with her inside shoulder. Carlson processed space well and didn’t hesitate to initiate or adjust reads mid-drive.
Lydia North
Lydia North’s Day 2 performance was defined by timing. She consistently rotated early, jumped passing lanes, and came up with deflections that stalled opposing possessions. Offensively, she finished through traffic with body control and drew fouls when defenses were scrambling. She knocked down late-game free throws and converted tough finishes when it mattered. Her confidence in high-leverage moments stood out, never speeding up, never forcing. North impacted winning without needing high usage, relying instead on instinct and execution when the moment called for it.
