Pangos All East Frosh/Soph Camp
The good people at the Pangos All American Camp hosted their All-East Freshman/Sophomore showcase the weekend of October 28th-29th. This showcase is an invitation only basketball camp that brought together about 250 of the best High School players in the east region under one roof and let them demonstrate their talents to coaches, media outlets and the general public. For many of these young players this is the first step to obtaining a college scholarship, for others this just serves as more exposure for their journey to the pros.
The best Freshmen and Sophomores assembled in South Jersey for the Pangos All-East Frosh/Soph Camp.
Upon first walking into the facilities at the RiverWinds Sports complex in West Deptford, NJ you just see the competitive nature from these campers. Each trying to make a name for themselves at the expense of another camper. Parents nervously looking on, scouts and evaluators eagerly jotting down notes. There were games being played on every court on the complex, so it was hard to tell which court to observe. The Pangos Camp is facilitated by Dinos Trigonis, who you can see hustling down the sidelines making sure everything is going smoothly. He has had the pleasure of having some elite players attend his camp in the past including many of the stars on NBA teams today. Players like Lebron James (Cleveland Cavaliers), Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder), DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors), John Wall (Washington Wizards), and Kyle Lowry (Toronto Raptors) just to name a few.
The Camp Most Outstanding Players and Cream of the Crop MVP’s. L to R Posh Alexander, Elijah Hutchins-Everette, Marcus Dockery, and Dyondre Dominguez. Photo Courtesy of Pangos All American Camp.
The goal of each camper was to be selected to play in the Top 30 “Cream of the Crop” game where talent evaluators select the camps best 30 players to compete vs each other. This all star game didn’t disappoint as two sophomores took home MVP honors for the winning black team, lefty wing guard Dyondre Dominguez and big man Elijah Hutchins-Everette. The most outstanding players of the camp were none other than Marcus Dockery and Posh Alexander of Our Savior Lutheran.
This camp is very well known and has been a staple in the basketball community for years. If you are an elite player you have to go through Pangos first. This is one of the first stops for High School talent to get a taste of what to expect. Players from all over the country coming for their neck. Its kill or be killed in this environment and only the strong survive.
ALL THINGS HOOPS STANDOUTS
Posh Alexander ’20 (Our Savior Lutheran): The sophomore from Our Savior Lutheran has been easily destroying his opposition. The 6 foot tall point guard is a dynamic player who can shift gears at a moments notice and score over anybody. Not only is he scoring but his leaping ability has him hammering down some powerful dunks. He is a hard nosed, gritty type of player who embodies the New York City style of play. He’s a great on ball defender and attacks the rim with fury on the offensive end. To think that Posh has two more years in High School is crazy. He already competes at a high level and has generated interest from a few division I schools. We look forward to watching how he develops. Follow him on IG @IamPoshAlexander
Marcus Dockery ’20 (Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School): Dockery made many believers at the Pangos All East camp. The combo guard simply lit it up and was clearly the best shooter at the camp. Sharing the Most Outstanding award with Posh Alexander, he showed why he is somebody who we will remember in the future. The lefty has a smooth shot from 3 point range and and can get to the rim and finish at with either hand with ease. He shows passion for the game and his instincts are something that you just cannot teach. He will make some college coach very happy in the years to come. He was selected to the Top 30 Cream of the Crop Game. Stay tuned. Follow him on IF @iso.mark1
Ahmad Fair ’20 (Neumann-Goretti): The Philadelphia native plays with a chip on his shoulder. He looks very comfortable on the court and plays with a lot of confidence. He really showed some good things over the course of the camp. He has a good understanding of the game and is under control at all times. He shows great versatility and plays with heart. He can finish on taller defenders and looks to take advantage of slower opponents. He has a really good first step and can blow past a defender at a moments notice. He was selected to the Top 30 Cream of the Crop Game.
Elijah Hutchins-Everette ’20 (Immaculate Conception): The 6’10 Power Forward out of Immaculate Conception in New Jersey is probably one of the most polished players in the camp. He moves extremely well and is elite both offensively and defensively. He can score from the low post extended out to about 18 feet and can rebound extremely well. He currently holds offers from multiple schools including Syracuse, Seton Hall, Minnesota, and Miami to name a few. Follow him on IG @thekid._e
Dyondre Dominguez ’20 (New Hampton): A top prospect of the class of 2020, he can do a little bit of everything on the court. The lefty 6’8 he has the size to become a highly touted recruit. He has the athleticism to play above the rim and shows tenacity on the boards. He has 3 point range and can light it up from outside if given space. He was selected to the Top 30 Cream of the Crop Game and also named the MVP of the game with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Darius Miles ’20 (Roosevelt -D.C.): This kid is a baller. He is relentless when attacking the rim and can do a little bit of everything on the court. He knows the game and has a high Basketball IQ. His best attribute is his ability to score in transition. He runs the floor well and does whatever it takes to win. His positive attitude and his ability to be coachable will set him apart from many of his peers. He was selected the Top 60 Cream of the Crop. Check out what he had to say below:
Lance Ware (Camden): The 6’9 forward has an incredible upside to his game. As a power forward he gets many of his baskets in transition. However, he has the ball skills, vision, and developing stroke to eventually move out to the wing. He has a good touch on his jump shot and has developed some good moves on the block. He can handle the ball and has good court vision and passing ability. Ware will definitely be a player to look out for in the coming years. Follow him on IG @lance.ware
Micawber Etienne ’21 (Rectory): The 6 foot 10 inch big man is a beast on the boards. He throws his body around and shows good basketball instincts. He has a very high motor and shows great potential scoring in the low post. He uses his length to clog the lane on defense while altering and blocking shots. For a player his height he handles the ball well. He still has a lot of room to improve his game but he has the potential to turn into something special down the road especially when he improves his explosiveness. He was selected to the Top 30 Cream of the Crop Game. Follow him on IG @micawber_e
Che Evans ’20 (Dulaney): Che has got the IT factor. The silky 6’6 shooting guard out of Baltimore has what it takes to succeed at the next level. He can get to the rim easy with his handle and has a mature game to be so young. He has a great feel for the game and can score whenever he wants to score. Follow him on IG @cevans10
Dontae Walker ’20 (Innovation Charter): Walker is a flat out scorer. He has a very smooth game and can get to the basket with easy. He has an array of moves around the basket and can score with either hand around the rim. He handles the ball extremely well and is under control when he has the ball. He is athletic and goes to the rim with aggression. He plays great defense and with his long reach he plays the passing lanes well. I look forward to watching his development. Follow him on IG @iamdontae
Jordan Wilmore ’20 (Mt. Zion Prep): The camps tallest player standing 7’3 is a freak of nature. He is highly mobile and very agile for a player that tall. He ran the floor well, has good hands and can finish around the rim with either a dunk or baby hook. He has a great feel for the game and is a fierce competitor. He blocks shots and makes things extremely difficult at the rim for the opposition.
Maximillian Amadasun ’20 (Our Savior Lutheran): The big man out of Ireland is not to be taken lightly. He thrives at shot blocking and altering shots and will protect the paint by any means. He has a very good feel for the game and uses high motor to get the best of his opponents. He rebounds well and makes it very tough for defenders to get around his large frame. Can score around the basket and does all the dirty work that others aren’t trying to do. Follow him on IG @milli_smoove
Myles Foster ’20 (Brooks): Foster is a rugged player who plays to his strengths well. Although he wasn’t overly tall he still managed to compete by outworking his competition. He has long arms and uses his stocky build to create space for himself. He has a soft touch on his jump shot and shoots the ball well from the line. Foster has a high basketball IQ and great instincts for the game. He will make some college coach very happy one day. Follow him on IG @Mylessb