TOP 10 PLAYERS AT CAROLINA CHALLENGE
By Langston Wertz, Jr.
The Charlotte Observer
March 25, 2007

TY WALKER, WILMINGTON NEW HANOVER, 7-0, JR., C: 
Incredible defensive presence. Shows 3-point range, too. Hit several mid-range jumpers. Starting to look like complete package. 

J.T. THOMPSON, KINGS MOUNTAIN HOPE CHRISTIAN, 6-6, JR., F: 
Looked like a man among boys at times. Needs to work on outside game, but is strong and amazing in the open floor. 

VICTOR DAVILA, STARMOUNT, 6-9, JR., F: 
Great footwork, great body and his motor never stops. Seemed to play harder when confronted with strong competition. 

DAMIER PITTS, CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN, 5-10, JR., G: 
The best point guard at the camp displayed great shooting skills and better decision-making. 

JUSTIN JOHNSON, CHERRYVILLE, 6-8, JR., C: 
Maybe not as tall as listed, Johnson is extremely athletic and relentless on the offensive boards. 

JUSTIN WATTS, DURHAM JORDAN, 6-4, JR., G: 
Very athletic player with high basketball IQ. Goes strong to finish plays near the rim. 

EARNEST ROSS, CARY, 6-4, SO., G: 
Mature body. Great ball-handling skills. Great defender. Very athletic. Best 10th-grader in N.C.? 

JARRELL EDDIE, CONCORD CANNON, 6-5, FR., G: 
Eddie plays in post at Cannon. Looked smooth in his natural position, hitting deep 3-pointers. He showed ball-handling skills and a developed mid-range game. 

CATALIN BIACU, FLETCHER VERITAS CHRISTIAN, 7-1, JR., C: 
Not as skilled as some of the other big men at camp, but he shows potential and has a soft hook with either hand. 

MILES PLUMLEE, ARDEN CHRIST SCHOOL, 6-8, JR., F: 
His younger brother, Mason, is more heavily recruited, but Miles improved his status greatly by showing versatility at camp - and superior leaping ability. 
 

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