Player development, much like recruiting, never really ends. Coming off the summer circuit of events and NCAA live periods, there are more elite invite-only opportunities for the cream of the crop of talent in the respective high school classes than ever before. It is now time to shift gears to the high school season.
Most recently, the Wootten 150 Camp was held in conjunction with the Border League in Las Vegas. 90 of the best players in the country got together for two days of instruction, competition, and ultimately very valuable evaluation. This event was founded by the chairmen of the McDonald’s All-American Committee and hosts many of the committee members.
Several players have all but cemented themselves as All-Americans from their outstanding performances at this event in previous years. Emma Risch (Notre Dame), Flau’jae Johnson (LSU), Reigan Richardson (Duke), Tessa Johnson (South Carolina), and Addyson Brown (Iowa State) to name a few.
In September, Nike hosted the World Basketball Festival in New York City as 40 of the best seniors, juniors, and sophomores in the country put their talents on display. They were put on regional teams, coached by some of the best in the country, and played a four-team tournament in the middle of Lincoln Center on a huge stage with a…
