The Pangos All American Camp in Las Vegas brought out some of the best high school hoopers in the country and four Team Trae Young 17U players were among the Cream of the Crop.
Lee Dort, Noah Shelby, Ja’Kobe Walter and Rylan Griffen were all recognized among the top 60 players at the select camp, with Noah and Lee being named to the Top 30 Cream of the Crop Game.
Extremely Proud of @GriffenRylan and @JaKobeWalter1 making the Top 60 Game at the @PangosAACamp Easily top 30 performances. @teamtraeyoungmb pic.twitter.com/SLEz9HHLk1
— Dshelby (@CoachDShelby) June 8, 2021
Extremely proud of @NoahShelby5 and @LeeDort Both @VandyMBB Commits making the top 30 Game at the @PangosAACamp ……. @RP3natural @TimMartin_TX @teamtraeyoungmb @TheTB5Reports @Ghillbasketball pic.twitter.com/SEGOWL2uac
— Dshelby (@CoachDShelby) June 8, 2021
Some top performers from the @PangosAACamp:
@AnthonyBlack24_ @_averybrown3
Jalen Duren @TeamFinalEYBL @NoahShelby5 @roddy_gayle @Keyontekg1 @OnlyJWalsh @poppop_5
Zion Cruz @PSACardinals @lossyuzan @AlexKaraban@LeeDort @GriffenRylan @gradey_dick22 @jjtaylorXXlll pic.twitter.com/ztMq1gjlxX— Alex Karamanos (@TheCircuitAlex) June 9, 2021
Lee Dort’s full skillset was on display in Vegas, as the Vanderbilt commit dominated in the post.
This is Vanderbilt commit Lee Dort, who is just an absolute load inside. Showing nice touch around the rim today, too. @VandySportscom pic.twitter.com/TXj1sXcAm4
— Rob Cassidy (@Cassidy_Rob) June 7, 2021
Lee Dort has been a MONSTER on the glass
— Buff (@TheTB5Reports) June 7, 2021
Rivals.com’s Rob Cassidy wrote up Dort as one of the real standouts of the camp:
“Dort is the bully in the best possible way. The 6-foot-10, broad-shouldered big is as physically imposing as players come and established himself as a force from the jump on Sunday night, going for 10 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in his opening game. There was more where that came from on Monday, as the future Commodore showed some improved low-post move and seemed to dunk almost everything.”
Meanwhile, Frank Burlison focused in on the development of fellow Vanderbilt commit Noah Shelby as a shooter:
“He was equal parts superb playmaker and jump shooter during Virginia’s 75-74 win over North Carolina, hitting deep shots after the catch and dribble while never forcing anything while overtly contested.”
Great day for @NoahShelby5 Led his @PangosAACamp team to 2-0 today. Elite off the PnR. Made timely shots and made the right reads. Getting better day by day. @trigonis30 @VandyMBB @BJenkins247 @RP3natural @Mike_Schmitz @Cassidy_Rob @TheTB5Reports @ebosshoops @PaulBiancardi pic.twitter.com/2mqw5wyMDp
— Dshelby (@CoachDShelby) June 8, 2021
Vanderbilt commit Noah Shelby (@NoahShelby5) is one of the hardest workers I know. Great poise when he plays on offense and has unlimited range. On defense, he moves so well laterally and has active hands. @teamtraeyoungmb @VandyMBB @CoachDShelby https://t.co/MhXVQLbgTD
— Alex Karamanos (@TheCircuitAlex) June 7, 2021
Flying below the radar…..it’s time we start giving him his flowers. Top 25 kid in the country. @teamtraeyoungmb @adidasHoops #3SSB https://t.co/AoJlImOjFz
— Ray Young (@rayfordyoung) June 8, 2021
2022 G Noah Shelby (@NoahShelby5): 20 PTS (8-12 FG), 5 REB, 3 AST vs Team North Carolina @TeamTraeYoungMB @PangosAACamp @XcceleratedM @trigonis30 @VandyMBB @rayfordyoung https://t.co/NvkfTCBQFy
— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) June 8, 2021
While all four players made Kellen Buffington’s list of camp standouts, he gave praise in particular to Ja’Kobe Walter and Rylan Griffen.
“JaKobe did an excellent job showing off his entire game. The 6’6 guard rebounded, scored from all three levels, facilitated and played defense. Has been really good all spring.”
@JaKobeWalter1 Ja'Kobe Walter: 10 PTS, 3 REB for Team Virginia vs North Carolina @TeamTraeYoungMB @PangosAACamp @XcceleratedM @trigonis30 @MHSLionsHoops https://t.co/NvkfTCBQFy
— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) June 8, 2021
Day 2 @PangosAACamp and class of 2023 Eye-Catchers for today Part 1, 6'5" Ja'Kobe Walter (McKinney HS, TX), 6'4" Elmarko Jackson (ANC, PA), 6'5" Carl Cherenfant (Calvary Christian, FL), 6'9" Jayden Hastings (OCP, FL) & 7'1" Isaiah Miranda (Phelps School, PA)
— chick gillespie (@chickg3) June 8, 2021
“Rylan did an excellent job scoring this weekend. He knocked down jumpers from all over the floor and finished strong at the rim.”
4 ⭐️ Rylan Griffen (@GriffenRylan) is such a smooth scorer. The 6’5 guard has the ability to shoot over smaller defenders and create for himself. Very athletic and attacks the rim hard. @teamtraeyoungmb https://t.co/45Mxo1IReh
— Alex Karamanos (@TheCircuitAlex) June 7, 2021
Eye-Catchers class of 2022 @PangosAACamp Part 3, 6'4" Corey Floyd Jr/ U Conn (Roselle Catholic, NJ), 6'4" Otega Oweh (Blair Academy, NJ), 6'6" Rylen Griffen (Richardson HS, TX) & 6'10" Lee Dort/Vanderbilt (Greenhill School, TX).
— chick gillespie (@chickg3) June 8, 2021